Maintenance Automation Specialist

This is a technical position responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and servicing of mechanical and electrical equipment used in lift stations and water/wastewater treatment facilities. Equipment includes valves, controllers, metering and instrumentation systems, PLC-driven equipment, and related automated control systems.

The position requires the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation-related issues to ensure reliable and efficient operation of facility equipment and processes.

This position reports to the Central Maintenance Senior Automation Specialist.

• 1. SCADA & PLC programming:
  Install, test, modify, and troubleshoot SCADA systems and PLC logic.
• 2. Industrial electrical/electronics:
  Work with control panels, electronic hardware, motors, pumps, flow meters, and instrumentation.
• 3. Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose electrical, mechanical, controls, communications, and network problems.
• 4. Programming/testing:
  Make software and logic changes and verify that equipment operates correctly.
• 5. Water/wastewater equipment:
  Maintain and repair lift stations, pumps, motors, meters, sampling equipment, and related systems.
• 6. Vendor coordination:
  Communicate with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and technical support personnel.
• 7. Preventive/corrective maintenance:
  Perform scheduled maintenance as well as emergency repairs.
• 8. On-call work:
  Be available for after-hours emergencies and rotating call-outs.
• 9. Administrative responsibility:
  Help develop the annual budget and monitor spending.
• 10. Field work:
  Drive company vehicles and maintain/clean them as required.

2. Works on the “Lucity” work order maintenance program which is used to track all work done on the system.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 1.
  
  Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required. Vocational or technical training in electrical, mechanical, industrial automation, instrumentation, controls, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 2. Maintenance
  
  Experience:
  
  A minimum of two (2) years of hands‑on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment, preferably in lift stations, water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, effluent disposal sites, or comparable industrial facilities.
• 3. Water/Wastewater Equipment: A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with equipment commonly found in lift stations, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, or similar facilities.
• 4. PLC Troubleshooting:
  Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and interpreting PLC ladder logic, including identifying control system faults and assisting with corrective actions.
• 5. Electrical Troubleshooting:
  Experience troubleshooting electrical control circuits using ladder diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and related technical documentation.
• 6. SCADA and Automation: A minimum of two (2) years of experience with the implementation, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance of SCADA and industrial automation systems.
• 7. Testing and Diagnostic Equipment:
  Working knowledge of electrical and electronic meters, diagnostic equipment, and testing instruments used to troubleshoot, test, and maintain electrical and control systems.
• 8. Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to use computers and relevant software applications for maintenance management, equipment monitoring, SCADA/automation systems, record‑keeping,…