Control & Instrumentation Operator

Are you a skilled professional with experience in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems?

The City of Missoula is seeking a Control and Instrumentation Operator to play a key role in the operation and maintenance of our water supply facilities. In this position, you’ll work with SCADA and telemetry systems, troubleshoot electrical components, and maintain critical infrastructure to ensure a reliable water supply for the community. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineers, oversee contracted work, and contribute to system upgrades for improved efficiency.

Starting Pay:

New hires start within our entry-to-market range, depending on experience and qualifications. The starting range for the position is $31.99 - $35.55/hour and will increase each year for longevity and cost of living adjustments.

Full Pay Range: Each position also has a full wage range that reflects potential growth over time, including annual increases for longevity and cost-of-living. The full range for the position is $31.99 - $37.67/hour.

This represents the entry-to-market for each level within a formal career ladder, with pay progression tied to the advancement and increasing complexity of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Career Ladder Level I - $31.99 - $35.55/hour
Career Ladder Level II - $33.94 - $38.13/hour
Career Ladder Level III - $36.00 - $40.91/hour

This position is part of a formal career ladder tying pay progression to the advancement and complexity of assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic system control equipment.
• Perform de-energized electrical work on large motors and buildings; maintain motor controls and starters, including reduced voltage and variable-frequency drive (VFD); troubleshoot de-energized high voltage and print readings.
• Maintain telemetry/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and reservoir level control components; utilize radios for transmitting data for SCADA and telemetry controls.
• Assist with various aspects of production, including overseeing contracted production work.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of all water production and storage facilities; identify any improper functioning equipment or operations.
• Collect well bacti samples and chlorine residual data.
• Operate, maintain, and repair chlorinators, meters, pumps, wells, boosters, generators, system transducers, Cla-Vals, valves, and flow controls; perform electrical lockouts.
• Assist with energy management.
• Participate in the development and preparation of operational, maintenance, and capital budgets.
• Maintain maintenance programs database and production records.
• Observe established safety and health protocols, including traffic control, confined space entry, and power equipment operation.
• Communicate with the public to address inquiries and complaints.
• Operate and maintain various hand tools, equipment, vehicles, computers, and other technology to perform operations and maintenance functions within the water supply facilities.
• Utilize and maintain maps, blueprints, wiring schematics, and sketches.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and other operations staff to design and implement system upgrades or modifications to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.

• Knowledge of water treatment principles and practices, including water treatment plant operations, sampling, water quality, etc.
• Knowledge of basic SCADA controls, alarms, and screen navigation.
• Knowledge of 3 phase 480
  
  VAC energy sources, including the ability to de-energize and troubleshoot power failures.
• Knowledge of, and ability to promote, department safety considerations, City safety policies, including OSHA standards and guidelines.
• Skill in utilizing various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365, and the ability to learn job-specific applications and equipment.
• Skill in safely operating various tools, vehicles, and other equipment.
• Skill in the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including arc flash requirements and regulations.
• Skill in managing multiple projects with shifting priorities and timeline demands.
• Skill in organization, time management, and prioritizing with the proven ability to have keen attention to detail and accuracy in performing work with adherence to strict deadlines.
• Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working…