Water Instrument Technician (Electrical) - Water & Sewer

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

18h • $35 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Instrument Technician reports to the Instrumentation and Electrical Supervisor and installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical, electronic, pneumatic, instrumentation, and automated control systems supporting the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure. The role supports reservoirs, water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution systems, and lift stations, with work performed primarily at the wastewater treatment facility and associated lift stations.

The position maintains programmable logic controllers (PLCs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), control panels, instrumentation, and related electrical equipment. It requires strong technical troubleshooting skills, independent judgment, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, engineering, and other technical personnel to support safe, reliable, and efficient system performance.

Work is performed primarily in field and industrial treatment environments (85%), with some office-based work (15%). The role requires occasional local travel within the County and participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including responding to after-hours service needs and emergencies as required. Work may also be required early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime.

Requirements

• Associate degree in electrical technology, electronics, instrumentation, industrial automation, or a closely related field; or completion of a comparable technical certification or apprenticeship program.
• Two years of experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing industrial electrical, instrumentation, or automated control systems.
• Experience with electrical control circuits, instrumentation calibration, PLCs, SCADA systems, or industrial automation equipment.
• Alternatively, a combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential job functions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, process controls, automated equipment, PLCs, SCADA, control logic, and industrial communication networks.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and equipment operating at voltages up to 480 volts and applicable electrical and safety standards, including NEC and NFPA standards.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, technical specifications, instrumentation calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting methods.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical, electronic, mechanical, and control-system malfunctions.
• Ability to safely operate electrical testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, and specialized diagnostic instruments.
• Ability to identify operational risks and follow safety procedures, including electrical safety and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Ability to prioritize assignments independently, exercise sound technical judgment, and respond effectively to equipment failures.
• Ability to communicate technical information and recommendations clearly and maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), Microsoft Office applications, and related software.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and collaborate across technical and operational teams.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience with industrial electrical, electronic instrumentation, or automated control systems.
• Experience supporting water or wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, or municipal utility infrastructure.
• Experience programming, configuring, or troubleshooting PLCs, including Allen-Bradley systems.
• Experience with SCADA systems, industrial networking, fiber-optic communications, and Ethernet/IP radio systems.
• Journeyman Electrician license or relevant instrumentation and controls certification.
• Experience with ladder logic, digital controls, and variable-frequency drives.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and instrumentation systems supporting water and wastewater operations.
• Diagnose and repair discrete and analog control circuits, including 4–20 mA instrumentation and related signal systems.
• Maintain and repair motors, motor starters, breakers, fuses, relays, switches, control panels, and related electrical equipment.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot variable-frequency drives and associated motor control systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on process instrumentation and control equipment, and use diagnostic equipment to identify deficiencies and verify operation.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA systems, remote monitoring equipment, and automated process controls.
• Assist with PLC programming, control logic modifications, software updates, and system configuration under established authorization and change-control procedures.
• Troubleshoot fiber-optic, Ethernet/IP, and radio communication networks.
• Support automated controls for chemical feed systems, pumps, valves, tank levels, alarms, and other treatment and distribution processes.
• Coordinate with operations and technical personnel to diagnose failures, restore functionality, and minimize operational disruptions.
• Fabricate, install, modify, and repair electrical and instrumentation systems, including conduit, wiring, control panels, load centers, transfer switches, and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, system improvements, commissioning, and testing of new or modified control systems; identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate assigned work with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and other affected personnel.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, City policies, and operating procedures, including electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and confined-space procedures.
• Maintain work orders, calibration records, maintenance histories, and equipment documentation; plan and schedule preventive maintenance and repairs using the City’s work order management system.
• Communicate equipment deficiencies, safety concerns, and operational risks to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to equipment malfunctions and operational emergencies as assigned, including after-hours work and rotating on-call service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is benefits eligible; the posting directs applicants to the City’s benefits guide for details.
• The City describes its total rewards program as supporting employee development and recognition, safety, and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree