Telemetry and Control Technician

Telemetry and Control Technician (00524)

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Performs difficult technical work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of electrical and electronic equipment in the water and wastewater treatment plants and related facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

• Repairs and maintains electrical and electronic equipment and controls; installs and checks new equipment to include, but not limited to vehicle lights, vehicle electrical systems and facilities electrical systems.
• Installs, repairs, maintains, modifies and replaces step system control panels electrical wiring and conduit in all weather conditions.
• Trains all water and sewer personal to be able to troubleshoot minor electrical problems during periods of call or times of short personal to assist in the electrical troubleshooting.
• Performs electrical repairs on lift stations to include but not limited to wiring, replacing relays, circuit protection devices, contractors, starters and soft starters.
• Builds new or modifies existing lift station control panels; programs programmable logic controls used in lift stations.
• Ensures lift stations are capable of being powered by generators during periods of power loss.
• Trains others to perform minor repair as may be required during period of Technicians unavailability.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and modifies lift station communications equipment use for SCADA system; installs, maintains and downloads data sensing devices.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and modifies as required all motors, pumps, motor controls and associated electrical equipment at well sites, water plant and wastewater plant.
• Maintains repairs, modifies and installs new telemetry and controls equipment used in the SCADA monitoring system at the plant and at the control office.
• Updates SCADA computers software and hardware as required by the system provider to ensure efficient operation.
• Installs generator receptacles and transfer switches.
• Checks work of contractors to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, tools and terminology of the electrical trade; thorough knowledge of electrical theory; thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code and State and local electrical codes and ordinances; thorough knowledge of the safety hazards of the work and of the necessary safety precautions; ability to troubleshoot energized electrical equipment; ability to make repairs to complex electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment;

ability to perform manual work over extended periods of time; skill in the use of electrical maintenance and repair equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education and Experience
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Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience in electronic systems maintenance.

Special Requirements
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Possession of or ability to obtain within the first six months of employment an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

* The City of New Bern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*