Electrical & Electronics Technician

Scope of Work

Troubleshoots and maintains all electrical, SCADA, and control equipment for Water Purification & Production and all associated appurtenances. This includes all security, process control, instrumentation, industrial radio frequency (RF) communications and data monitoring aspects for the Utilities Water Treatment Systems.

Assists in the development of the budget and makes recommendations for purchases and capital items to the appropriate division during the annual budget process.

• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical service, motor control, and lighting circuits at any facility within the Utilities Department.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and programs SCADA equipment at any facility within the Utilities Department.
• Installation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and testing of power generation and distribution equipment and rotating equipment.
• Evaluates and recommends changes to the SCADA master plan. Researches, analyzes and recommends system design criteria, including design of interfaces for existing and new equipment and software.
• Instructs users of SCADA and motor control circuits at any facility within the Utilities Department.
• Calculates electrical loads for equipment and installs conduit and wiring according to current codes.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the Electrical Code and Regulations and makes recommendations on their impact to the City.
• Maintains inventory of supplies used and replaces as needed.
• Performs Operations & Maintenance duties as assigned
• Occasional shift work required along with on-call duties as well
• Performs any other duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

• Basic/General knowledge of electrical components and electricity services,
• Principles, practices, materials, of general electrical function ranging from low voltage 4-20 milliamp up 480-volt services
• Operating principles of plant equipment including valves, pumps, and motors.
• Methods and techniques of reading and interpreting gauges, recording devices, and related monitoring systems.
• Tools and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of water treatment plant facilities.
• Maintenance and repair principles and practices including preventative maintenance procedures.
• Emergency maintenance and repair procedures related to water treatment facilities.
• Methods and techniques of conducting laboratory tests and procedures related to water treatment analysis.
• Mathematical calculations used in the water treatment operations and electrical loads
• Comprehending Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Operational and safety regulations pertaining to water treatment plant operations.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• Principles and procedures used in the proper handling of electrical components, and chemicals.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Provide Clear, Clean and Concise penmanship habits and capabilities.
• Principles and practices of record keeping.

• Operate, monitor, and maintain a variety of water treatment plant equipment, facilities, and systems.
• Perform basic inspections and preventive maintenance of treatment plant facilities and equipment.
• Read and interpret gauges, meters, and other instrument readings and take effective course of action.
• Diagnose simple operational problems and perform effective maintenance on equipment.
• Respond to changing demands on water flow,…