Water Instrument Technician (Electrician) - Water & Sewer - City of Greeley

Salary Range:    $34.66 - $46.83 Hourly

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley Water & Sewer Department is seeking a professional who is committed to working with a team of professionals who are dedicated to enhancing Greeley's leadership role in the Colorado water community. The successful incumbent will be innovative, enjoy challenges, and seek a position with significant responsibility and opportunity for advancement in the Water & Sewer Division. 

The Water Instrument Technician reports to the Instrument and Electrical Lead and plays a vital role in providing service to water and wastewater control systems for 9 reservoirs, 2 filter plants, 1 wastewater plant, 3 finished water reservoirs, and 100s of miles of transmission, distribution, and lift stations serving a community of over 100,000. Work will be performed primarily at the Bellvue and Boyd Lake Water Treatment Plants, and various locations in Greeley. This individual is responsible for installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of electrical/electronic and pneumatic equipment, instruments, computer system and related controls, as well as maintains and troubleshoots complex technical systems that may be located near/in high voltage and/or potentially hazardous processes and equipment.  The incumbent will fabricate and install electrical and instrumentation systems including, but not limited to, control of chemical feed pumps, electronic valves, automatic level controls, control panels, remote control alarms, conduit, wiring, load centers, transfer switches and AC drives. The technician will office daily out of the Greeley I&C office and travel to different sites.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Colorado driver’s license
• Associate degree (two-year degree) from an accredited college or university in Electrical or a related field, or certification program of comparable length
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in electrical systems or One (1) to three (3) years of experience in automation, SCADA programming and controls.
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered.

PREFERRED:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience with electrical/electronic instrumentation control systems
• Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant experience preferred or industrial electrical and automation experience.
• Journeymen's Electrician Certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of SCADA software, Allen Bradley PLC software, Instrumentation, fiber communication and ethernet IP radio systems.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code, NFPA, Instrument Society of America standards, and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering standards
• Working on electrical systems, up to 480V.
• Ability to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in developing written communications including Standard Operating Procedures
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities 
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal 
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results.
• Ability to advocate technical findings and positions to a general audience.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Understanding/troubleshooting discrete and analog control circuits, including 4-20mA.
• Employees will be on a rotating on-call schedule.
• Maintains understanding of regulatory comprehension and compliance requirements including, but not limited to, Davis-Bacon, environmental review, fair housing, lending laws, Uniform Relocation Act, Section 3, etc.
• Installs, maintains, and calibrates equipment used in water and wastewater plants.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, electronic and electrical tools.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic transmitting and controlling systems.
• Repairs and replaces fuses, breakers, motor starters, motors, and other electrical parts
• Fabricates and installs electrical and instrumentation systems including, but not limited to, control of chemical feed pumps, electronic valves, automatic level controls, control panels, remote control alarms, conduit, wiring, load centers, transfer switches and AC drives.
• Install, setup and troubleshoot Variable frequency drive. 
• Installs and updates system software.
• Tracks and schedules work in a work order system.
• Recommends system improvements to system operators or supervisor.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work location is a combination of field (85%) and office (15%)
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions
• Exposure to various types of machinery noise some high decibel requiring the use of preventative hearing protection
• Frequent interaction with office and field staff
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Exposure to high voltage systems
• Employee is subject to extreme cold/hot with temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour; consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity
• Employee is subject to driving City vehicle in all weather conditions
• Employee may be required to wear protective clothing or gear
• Employee is subject to working alone and/or with groups and/or attending meetings.
• Employee spends extended periods of time at fixed workstation
• May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings
• May be required to work early mornings, overtime, holidays, evenings, shifts, or weekends
• Frequent interruptions and required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines
• Occasional contact with the public--in person, via email/telephone, sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations with internal/external customers
• Dangerous to considerable hazards reflect a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury, e.g., performing field activities on un-level, rocky and slippery surfaces, risk of drowning
• Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data/figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading of printed materials; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices--graphs and gauges; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes and identifying materials necessary to complete maintenance on equipment
• Mobility to inspect work sites for compliance with plans and specifications
• Manual dexterity to operate computers, tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Flexibility enough to bend, twist and reach as to load and unload equipment, supplies or tools
• Stamina and strength enough to lift and move up to 50 lbs. for extended distances
• The essential functions of this job require frequent balancing, bending/stooping, carrying/lifting light to heavy objects, climbing, fingering, grasping, repetitive motion, hearing, sitting, standing, talking, and walking. 
• Occasionally the employee will be required to pull, push, reach, feel temperature, and kneel.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.