Water/Wastewater Electronics Technician

City of Tuscaloosa•Tuscaloosa, AL

18h

About The Position

Performs specialized technical work repairing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems at water and wastewater treatment plant facilities. The position maintains and troubleshoots equipment used in treatment and distribution systems, including wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, water filtration plants, water boosters, and towers. It also repairs, calibrates, and programs electronic components and addresses process-control software issues. The technician may supervise and direct assigned staff, delegate work, and recommend disciplinary action. The role consults with supervisors, operators, manufacturers’ service technicians, contractors, and sales representatives to review operational needs, resolve problems, plan work and installations, and evaluate costs for parts, supplies, and repairs. It uses electronic and diagnostic equipment and software, maintains job-related documentation, and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Specialty electronics training.
Three years of experience in water or wastewater plant operations or a related field.
Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license.
Ability to operate a pickup truck and electronic equipment and diagnostic instruments.
Ability to read technical documentation, electrical drawings, electronic schematics, procedural manuals, and operational manuals; communicate technical information; and prepare job-related documentation and reports.
Ability to learn and understand mechanical, electrical, electronic, and water/wastewater utility-related principles and techniques, make independent judgments in the absence of supervision, and perform under moderate stress during emergencies.
Ability to perform the physical demands of heavy work.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct assigned staff engaged in water and wastewater plant repair and maintenance, delegate work, and recommend disciplinary action.
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment for water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems, including treatment plants, lift stations, filtration plants, boosters, and towers.
Consult with supervisors, operators, and alarm summaries to review departmental needs, discuss problems, prioritize work, and provide technical expertise.
Repair, calibrate, and/or program electronic components.
Repair and/or replace generator transfer switchgear, motor control panels, pump controls, valves, cables, and adjustable frequency drives.
Resolve computer problems involving process control software.
Operate and maintain computers, volt meters, amp meters, electrical and electronic tools, and PLC programming, telemetering, and process control software.
Review and process reports, electrical diagrams, billing invoices, and correspondence, and maintain documentation for reference.
Consult with manufacturers’ service technicians, contractors, and sales representatives about problems, installation scheduling, and costs for necessary parts, supplies, or repairs.
Perform other related duties as required.