Pump Maintenance Electronics Technician

TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Pump Maintenance Electronics Technician

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $61,679.
WORK LOCATION: 105-A Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: until filled

Are you a detail‑driven technician who thrives on troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing critical electronic systems? The Town of Apex is seeking a skilled Pump Maintenance Electronic Technician tohelp keep our water and wastewater operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. If you’re a problem solver who enjoys working with complex control systems, values precision, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a growing community, consider joining Team Apex!

Performs complex skilled and technical work in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and electrical/electronic control systems (SCADA) at the Town’s wastewater pumpingstations and associated infrastructure. Position manages all facets of Pump Maintenance SCADA programming and assists the Pump Maintenance Field Crew Supervisor with data collection related to asset management, pump drawdowns,flow charts, weekly generator runs, monthly station reports, and other performance metrics.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Pump Maintenance Field Crew Supervisor.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Monitors SCADA daily for issues and trends; communicates issues to Pump Maintenance team in a timely manner.
• Designs, tests, implements, maintains, and repairs SCADA system.
• Serves as key contact with SCADA and automation vendors.
• Compiles data and completes reports on station performance metrics.
• Performs periodic calibration and observation checks of meters, chart recorders, electronic control valves, circuit boards, motor control centers, pumps, motors, and complicated instrumentation equipment.
• Manages Pump Maintenance asset management program.
• Manages weekly generator runs and troubleshoots generator issues.
• Manages generator preventative and predictive maintenance program.
• Manages drawdown data.
• Maintains automatic controls at all Town pump stations and associated infrastructure.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on all electrical and electronic equipment, including emergency generators.
• Makes recommendations on equipment or instrumentation needed for use in upcoming budgets.
• Provides input on technical equipment specifications relating to future projects or expansion involving pump maintenance and treatment plant design plans.
• Maintains all records associated with asset management, instrumentation, and performance metrics.
• Responds to failure in any of the electrical systems and makes necessary replacements or repairs.
• Performsequipment upgrades and modifications.
• Purchases electrical and electronic material or equipment as necessary.
• Installs new equipment; pulls new service connections for motors, etc.
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Position requires a High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience.

• Possession of a NC Collections Grade 1 Certification or the ability to obtain this certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
• NFPA 70E Certification or the ability to obtain this certification with six (6) months of hire.

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential.

We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job…