Wastewater Instrumentation Technician

Largo•Largo, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled technical work installing, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing complex high-voltage electronic and electrical equipment, up to 240–480 volts, used in wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations. Work is carried out with considerable independent judgment within established technical standards, under the supervision of a Utilities Supervisor, and is subject to inspection during and after completion. Technicians work an assigned shift and may be required to work irregular hours during emergencies. The role includes troubleshooting and servicing instruments, controllers, SCADA equipment, pumps, generators, electrical panels, and related systems; performing preventive maintenance; maintaining technical records and schematics; and managing repair parts, tools, and equipment. The technician attends National Electric Code training and is expected to follow applicable electrical safety and Arc Flash Protection practices. Employees are subject to recall around the clock during declared or undeclared emergencies. Emergency response may involve irregular hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and duties outside the usual job description. The work environment is approximately 20% indoors in a climate-controlled building and 80% outdoors, including driving, and requires working around high voltage. The position involves occasional driving and operation of various machines and tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of vocational, technical, or journeyman-level training, plus two years of hands-on experience with 120V, 240V, and 480V three-phase electrical voltage and instrumentation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
PLC, HMI, VFD, or SCADA troubleshooting experience.
Valid driver’s license; the work requires a valid Florida Class E Driver License.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for installing, diagnosing, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining high-voltage electrical and electronic equipment.
Knowledge of current NEC and Arc Flash Protection requirements and safe practices for high-voltage electrical work.
Knowledge of antenna theory and test equipment used to diagnose transmit/receive problems with radio telemetry systems.
Skill in using precision testing apparatus and hand tools.
Ability to inspect, analyze and document results, maintain accurate technical records, make field and bench repairs, and communicate clearly orally and in writing.
Familiarity with VTSCADA and delta and wye banks.
Ability to meet the stated physical, sensory, driving, and equipment-operation requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

VFD programming experience.
Certification, license, or degree in Electrical or Instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Repair, configure, and calibrate electronic equipment used in wastewater treatment and collections, including flow meters and recorders, generator systems, atmosphere monitoring equipment, variable frequency drives, chemical feed equipment, PLCs, associated devices, and independent controllers.
Test, repair, and calibrate faulty equipment; diagnose malfunctions and work with systems integrators on instrument scaling and I/O point checks.
Test electronic components and circuits using multimeters, 4–20 mA signal generators, thermographic camera imaging and heat analysis, and oscilloscopes; replace defective components and wiring and adjust mechanical parts.
Perform routine preventive maintenance and align, adjust, and calibrate equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
Replace and repair SCADA equipment, lift station control panels, reclaimed water pump stations, meter cans, disconnects, junction boxes, and automatic transfer switches, including low- and three-phase high-voltage equipment.
Operate and maintain emergency generators and lift station pumps.
Maintain accurate records of repairs, preventive maintenance, calibrations, and tests; correct and update schematics, electrical prints, and related paperwork.
Submit purchase requisitions to the Utilities Supervisor as appropriate and maintain stock of repair parts, tools, and equipment.
Attend National Electric Code training to maintain knowledge of current NEC requirements and safe practices.
Manage assignments and priorities, follow risk-management and safety procedures, and contribute to the City’s leadership, management, technical, and team objectives.
Collaborate with team members, support transparent decision-making, take accountability for assignments, and perform related work as required.
Work as directed during declared or undeclared emergencies, including irregular hours, alternate work locations, or duties beyond those normally specified.