Process Instrument Technician
About The Position
The City of Olathe is seeking a Process Instrumentation Technician within our Environmental Services Plant Maintenance Division. The ideal candidate should have water or wastewater treatment process knowledge and process instrumentation experience to implement technical projects that require Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programming knowledge. At the City of Olathe, Kansas, we are "Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service." Our organizational culture is centered around the values of Customer Service, Teamwork, Learning, Communication and Leadership through Service. The City of Olathe offers our staff a cooperative and empowered work atmosphere and paid professional development training. The City of Olathe believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. The Process Instrument Technician I provides functional and technical support in the operation and maintenance of process instrumentation in the water and wastewater treatment processes, including chlorine and turbidity analyzers, pH probes and sludge bindicators. They perform calibrations and maintenance on all process instrumentation. The Process Instrument Technician I is the first level in a three-level career progression of Process Instrumentation Technician I, II, and III.
Requirements
- Two years of increasingly responsible experience in operating and maintaining process instrumentation (e.g., chlorine, turbidity, pH, and sludge analyzers) is required.
- An associate’s degree supplemented by specialized training or course work in environmental science focused on the maintenance and operation of water or wastewater facilities is required. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record is required.
- Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class I Water or Wastewater Operators certification with the State of Kansas or ABC Class I Plant Maintenance Technologist certification within 24 months.
Nice To Haves
- Water or wastewater treatment process knowledge
- Process instrumentation experience
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programming knowledge
Responsibilities
- Evaluates operation of process instrumentation by preparing documentation to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures; repairs/replaces process instrumentation (chlorine, pH, sludge, and turbidity analyzers) to maintain regulatory compliance and process integrity.
- Performs monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual calibrations on all process instrumentation and maintains, compiles, and updates documentation related to process instrumentation in accordance with state regulations; periodically reviews the inventory of PLC and SCADA equipment assets and validates that all data is accurately represented in the computerized maintenance management system (Cartegraph).
- Pursues technical training related to process instrumentation; develops and delivers training on process instrumentation equipment; mentors peers to provide coverage during absences.
- Manages outside vendors and contractors to ensure proper documentation of program changes and updates.
- Performs on-call duties and overtime as required as well as participating in city-wide snow removal efforts; models positive safety behaviors to aid in the development of the safety culture for the department.
Benefits
- Paid professional development training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
