I&C Technician

The Instrumentation and Control Technician, under general supervision, programs and maintains water and wastewater utility instrumentation, process controls and metering systems.

• Maintains knowledge and understanding of utility systems including water and wastewater treatment plant systems and interactions of processes.
• This individual will provide experience and direction for water/sewer electrical maintenance and may serve as a technical resource for staff in addressing issues and complex water/sewer problems and design.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, tests, installs, repairs or replaces equipment and devices.
• Understands design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater lift stations, water booster pump stations, and wastewater treatment plants, including electrical systems, control systems, etc.
• Constructs, modifies and inspects/maintains electronic industrial control systems.
• Maintains standardized work methods, practices, guidelines, and schedules for the proper installation, maintenance, programming, modification and repair of PLC/RTU equipment, relay logic circuits, network systems, and associated electronic equipment.
• Consults diagrams and technical documentation such as schematics, manuals, standards, and codes.
• Calibrates, tests, and repairs electronic metering devices.
• Installs, tests and repairs water and wastewater plant processes and pumping control systems.
• Installs, calibrates and repairs supervisory, control and data acquisition systems equipment (SCADA).
• Installs and programs PLC process controllers.
• Must be skilled in the use of test equipment, computers, software in order to troubleshoot and program microprocessor‑based water and wastewater control systems and infrastructure. Inspects and tests the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs on booster pumps and equipment, lift stations and equipment, and treatment plant system components.
• Maintains SCADA and process control equipment inventory and documentation.
• Assists and/or supports activities including planning, record‑keeping, design, implementation, training, etc. of instrumentation and control components.
• May enter and work in permit‑required confined spaces.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; requisition maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Performs scheduled and planned installation and maintenance activities.
• Responds to industrial control system trouble calls 24/7.
• Provides technical and professional support, guidance, training, and assistance to other utility staff members on the operation and maintenance of process control equipment.
• Acts as a liaison on special projects including assisting operations and engineering staff with the configuration, installation, and interoperation of system equipment.
• Performs work in emergency situations as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and two (2) years of experience in commercial/industrial instrumentation and controls wiring/troubleshooting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or

Certifications:

Must have a valid Driver's License and maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Special Requirements: Employment pre‑placement Drug and/or Alcohol test required for this position.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and two (2) years of experience in water and/or wastewater maintenance; or 3 or more years of equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Licenses or

Certifications:

Possession of the NC AWWA Maintenance Technologist I certification.

Must have a valid Driver's License and maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Special Requirements: Confined space entry training. Employment pre‑placement Drug and/or Alcohol test required for this position.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including trucks, backhoes, cases, loaders, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body to grasp, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Physical requirements are for Heavy Work.

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.