W/R Facilities Ie&C Technician

Fayetteville Public Works Commission•Fayetteville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Water Resources IE&C Technician, you will help maintain and enhance the reliability of water and wastewater treatment facilities. The role involves technical maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement of electrical and electronic equipment to help ensure safe and efficient operation of critical infrastructure and support the delivery of reliable utility services. The position requires work at water and wastewater treatment and lift station facilities, elevated water storage tanks, pumping stations, and dispersed chemical-feed locations. The technician must follow safety procedures while working around potential hazards, including waterborne pathogens, chemicals, dust, fumes, gases, loud noises, electrical current, and confined spaces. Extended hours, weekend work, and on-call or call-back assignments may be required. PWC offers the opportunity to work for an award-winning utility in a collaborative and supportive environment, with competitive compensation and benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Solid understanding of electrical principles as applied to water and wastewater treatment and pumping equipment.
Proficiency with tools, parts, and methods for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
Ability to detect electrical, electronic, and mechanical malfunctions.
Skill in using and maintaining trade tools.
Ability to read and follow schematics, drawings, blueprints, and instructions.
Competence in mathematical calculations and computer use in water and wastewater treatment.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to work in confined spaces and develop effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
Graduation from an accredited two-year community or technical college with a degree or certification in electrical and mechanical technology, plus at least two years of experience maintaining and repairing water or wastewater equipment, pumps or motors, and performing electrical repairs; OR high school graduation or equivalent plus at least four years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Functional Employment Test (FET) required.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
For lift station work, obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina Class B (CDL) Driver’s License within six months of employment or assignment.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, and replace pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and other equipment at water and wastewater treatment and lift station facilities.
Perform regular and preventive maintenance inspections, including lubrication and replacement of equipment and parts.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical malfunctions.
Perform electrical work and minor welding to fabricate, install, or repair parts such as gates, stands, gear boxes, and flocculators.
Inspect elevated water storage tanks and pumping stations.
Service chemical feeds at various dispersed locations.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance and repairs.
Operate vehicles and equipment to perform work assignments.
Follow safety rules and procedures while working in environments with exposure to waterborne pathogens, chemicals, dust, fumes, gases, loud noises, electrical current, and confined spaces.
Be available for extended hours, weekends, and on-call or call-back assignments as required.