Lift Station Electronic Instrument Technician

Overview

Lift Station Electronic Instrument Technician:
Performs skilled electrical and electronics work in the maintenance, installation, and repair of various electrical and electronic equipment in the Wastewater Collections division. This is a skilled, journeyman position, working independently under the general direction of the Collections Supervisor and/or the Assistant Operations Manager.

• Review blueprints and schematics for new and existing electrical and electronics equipment
• Issues and completes work orders in the SEMS work order system
• Works with outside contractors when necessary to ensure equipment is operating properly
• Performs daily and weekly checks on vehicle
• Assist the Water and Wastewater plants as necessary
• Accurately maintains maintenance reports
• May be required to participate in on-call rotation for response to after-hours calls
• Ensures the County’s SCADA communication/alarm system is operating properly
• Uses and updates the County’s GIS as needed
• Ensures work vehicle is stocked with the necessary tools and parts

Ability to follow safe working practices is required. Ensures motor integrity through routine Preventative Maintenance testing and ensures a constant supply of clean power to electrical and electronic equipment.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by technical training or college courses in electrical or electronics and (5) five years of electrical and electronic systems maintenance and troubleshooting experience.

• Valid FL Driver’s License
• Individuals who are hired into this position must obtain their Class “C” and “B” Wastewater Collections certifications within six months of attaining the hands-on service hours experience that is required for each certification.

• Ability to understand complex electrical, electronics, and telemetry systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues concerning lift station operations and identify and take corrective action
• Ability to maintain emergency backup generators
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic panels
• Working knowledge of relays and telemetry equipment and ability to make necessary adjustments and repairs
• Working knowledge of float control systems and ability to troubleshoot and make necessary repairs
• Working knowledge of 4 – 20 Milliamp circuits and ability to troubleshoot and make repairs
• Working knowledge of digital and analog signals and ability to troubleshoot and make repairs
• Ability to calibrate various electrical and electronic meters
• Working knowledge of three-phase and single-phase electrical systems and ability to troubleshoot and make repairs
• Working knowledge of large and small switch gear and ability to troubleshoot and make repairs
• Working knowledge of AC & DC circuits and ability to troubleshoot and make repairs
• Knowledge of SCADA system operations
• Knowledge of motor control centers
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Software and ability to maintain accurate maintenance records
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with electrical and electronic maintenance and ability to comply with safety protocols
• Knowledge of safety principles associated with electrical and electronic maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic blueprints and schematics
• Ability to interpret oral, written, and technical information associated with electrical and electronic equipment
• Familiarity with Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and Arc-Flash safety prevention
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work alone and with minimal supervision

Note:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as…