Control Systems Technician

Lakehaven Water & Sewer District; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public utilities provider in Federal Way is seeking a Control Systems Technician. This role involves maintaining control systems networks, SCADA & PLC systems, and instrumentation equipment at water and wastewater facilities. Candidates should have a high school diploma, desirable college experience in related fields, and preferably some industrial experience. The candidate will join an award-winning team focused on high-quality water services and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two to four years college degree in related fields is desired but not required.
• Experience in installing electrical controls and providing preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the controls system network and instrumentation equipment.
• Calibration of instrumentation controls and troubleshooting.
• Modify existing PLC and SCADA programming.

Job description

Overview

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District has an immediate opening for one (1) Control Systems Technician at the level supported by their knowledge, education/certifications, and/or job experience (I, II, III, or IV).

As a Lakehaven Control Systems Technician, you will be part of a team that has been recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its environmental stewardship and has been a long standing member of the American Water Works Association. Lakehaven has a service area population of over 135,000 people living across a 35 square mile area in south King County, makings us the second largest special-purpose water and sewer district in the state. Our water system includes 450 miles of water mains, 25 active wells and 12 storage tanks, which allows us to meet a current annual average water demand of 10 million gallons per day (MGD) from the community. Lakehaven also has two wastewater treatment plants, 34 sewer lift stations, and 350 miles of sewer mains capable of collecting and treating up to 15.6 MGD. Our employees work hard to produce and treat high quality drinking water and to ensure treated wastewater adheres to EPA standards which safeguards the local ecological system of Puget Sound. If you want to work for an award-winning, innovative utility with competitive pay rates, career advancement and training opportunities, this is the right opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

Control Systems Technician I, II, III, IV - Maintain the controls system network, SCADA & PLC Systems, and instrumentation equipment at our water production facilities, wastewater treatment plants, and sewer pump stations. This includes calibration of instrumentation controls, troubleshooting and modifying existing PLC and SCADA programming, maintaining control systems networks, and performing various other tasks including electrical work as needed to support the District’s Electrical Team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) to four (4) years college degree in Instrumentation, PLC and SCADA programming, Control Systems Networking, and Electronics is desired but not required.
• Desired schooling or two (2) or more years experience (depending on position being applied for) in an industrial environment installing electrical controls, calibrating instrumentation controls, modifying existing PLC and SCADA programs, modifying control systems networks, and providing preventative maintenance for industrial control system network equipment.
• One (1) or more years experience (depending on position being applied for) in an industrial control system environment related to the water and wastewater industry is desired but not required.

How to apply

Please visit our website at Lakehaven.org to view our Notice of Employment, job descriptions, and benefits summary. All applicants must submit a Lakehaven application for employment, resume, and cover letter (Note: please identify which Control Systems Technician position you are applying for on your application – CTI, CTII, CTIII, or CTIV). Please mail all application content to Darlene LeMaster, HR Assistant Manager at [e-mail].