Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Major Job Duties

Responsible for performing a variety of technical duties relating to the electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control functions of our water and water systems.

What We Offer

• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 5% automatic company 401(k) contribution
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• A stable, essential industry with long-term career opportunity
• A supportive team environment with hands-on field work and training

Primary Responsibilities

• Install monitoring and control technologies (Hightide), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and industrial control and electrical equipment (control panels, flow meters, etc.)
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and systems
• Diagnose and repair equipment, and perform circuit analysis
• Calibrate equipment according to specified standards
• Ensure that equipment and systems meet regulatory and compliance standards
• Participate in safety programs and work in a safe, accurate, and compliant environment
• Initiates work orders pertaining to utilities equipment and information systems, and ensures work orders are accurate and complete
• Ensures compliance with all electrical code requirements
• Performs work on water and wastewater system and related equipment as necessary
• All other duties as assigned

Personal Attributes

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
• Attention to Detail - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task from the beginning to the end of the project/task
• Communication, Oral & Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others using both the spoken/written word
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Judgment - Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct
• Teamwork - Ability to work as part of a team
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations

Education/Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical and instrumentation including control panels
• Must have water/wastewater experience
• Minimum high school graduate
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift heavy objects of up to 75 pounds
• Exposure to potential hazards such as chemicals, fumes, and odors
• Will work in confined spaces
• Willingness to be on call in emergency situations