Treatment Plant Control Specialist - Water Plant AND Wastewater Treatment Plant

City of Oak Ridge TN•Oak Ridge, TN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Treatment Plant Control Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems within water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and booster stations. This role involves ensuring the proper functioning of control circuits, PLCs, and various electrical components, as well as maintaining accurate records and adhering to safety procedures. The position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, respond to emergencies, and maintain a professional demeanor.

Requirements

Knowledge of the maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment in water treatment and distribution systems, and wastewater treatment and collection systems.
Knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of operating systems and communication protocols.
Knowledge of safety procedures and practices applicable to working with electrical and electronics systems.
Skill in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of treatment plant and pump station electrical systems and equipment.
Skill in the installation, programming, calibration, and commissioning of various electrical/instrumentation devices.
Skill in reading and understanding schematics and blueprints.
Skill in accurately diagnosing equipment malfunctions.
Skill in the use of a variety of test equipment and specialized hand and power tools.
Skill in fabricating and repairing components necessary for equipment installation.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to take responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.
Ability to respond to unplanned requests.
Ability to complete assigned tasks and report progress.
Ability to demonstrate behavior consistent with Department direction.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public.
Ability to take control of situations in a responsible manner.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Associate’s Degree in an electrical, electronics, or a related field with three (3) years’ experience in the maintenance of MCC equipment; OR High School Diploma/equivalent with experience equivalent to a four (4) year electrical apprenticeship.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Technician certification preferred.
Journeyman Plumbing certification preferred.
Pipefitting certification preferred.
Possession of a valid electrical license preferred.
PLC/computer programming certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspects pumps, mechanical drives, electrical components, and feeding systems as part of a preventive maintenance schedule.
Analyzes and troubleshoots complex control circuits in MCCs and works with relay logic using diagnostic equipment.
Installs conduit and electrical circuits for treatment plants, pump stations, and booster stations.
Installs, programs, and troubleshoots PLCs.
Installs system/component upgrades.
Reviews software licenses and program backups.
Ensures state-required meter calibrations are performed and documented.
Maintains records of labor, parts, and materials used for work projects.
Reports to work for standby after hours needs, as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.