Electronic SCADA Technician - Wastewater Collection

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority; Glidden Park (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority in Florida seeks a maintenance specialist to operate, maintain and repair electrical and electronic circuits, SCADA systems, pumps, and related equipment in wastewater or water treatment facilities. You will supervise a small team of unskilled or semi-skilled staff during preventative maintenance and coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor.

Must have strong knowledge of electronic controls, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, HMI software, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of electronic controls and circuits and related equipment.
• Understanding of pneumatic/hydraulic systems and HMI software.
• Experience with SCADA, telemetry, PLCs and related electronic apparatus.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex circuits quickly and safely.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, maps and schematics.
• Commitment to safety and proper use of tools and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair electrical/electronic circuits and equipment in wastewater and/or water plants and lift stations.
• Supervise a small group of unskilled/semi-skilled staff during preventative maintenance.
• Plan, schedule and supervise electrical projects and calibrations.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and blueprints; manage inventory for parts.
• Ensure compliance with NEC standards and safety programs.

Skills

Electronic controls and circuits

SCADA systems

HMI software

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA software

PLC/variable speed drives

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

GIS databases

Job description

Responsible for the electric, electronic and SCADA operation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic circuits, equipment and instruments in the Wastewater and/or Water Treatment Plants and Lift Stations.This position has delegated authority and responsibility for supervising a small group of unskilled and/or semi-skilled employees involved in preventative maintenance activities. Works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, but often has to work independently in complex situations.

Must possess:

• thorough knowledge and understanding of electronic controls and circuits to include the methods, practices, testing equipment, tools and equipment used in electrical repair and maintenance work.
• general knowledge and understanding of pneumatic/hydraulic systems and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software.
• thorough knowledge and understanding of motors, time meters, alarm systems, and other electrical and electronic equipment, programmable logic controllers, SCADA, and telemetry systems.
• ability to troubleshoot, comprehend, and implement appropriate corrections to complex electronic and electrical control circuits quickly and thoroughly in adverse conditions.
• ability to inspect, maintain and repair electrical equipment and controls and develop "as built" drawing of existing circuits.Ability to order and manage electrical inventory for repair / replacement of parts.
• ability to plan, schedule, layout and implement electrical projects.Ability to verify calibration of flow, level and pressure transmitter.
• thorough knowledge of the hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to medium voltage, electrical maintenance and repair work.Skilled in the safe use and care of tools and equipment of the electrical/electronic trade.
• thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and standard safety precautions, safe work methods, FPUA's Safety Program and related safety devices associated in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system and the ability to assure that employees comply with safe standards.
• ability to recognize when the standard operating procedure will not work and possesses the ability to determine an alternate procedure to achieve the desired end result.
• ability to keep accurate daily field reports and other paperwork and records as required and enters into computer, including ability to prepare accurate records showing sewer line conditions.
• ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, construction plans, maps, schematics and GIS databases.
• ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.
• ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions or to work with minimum supervision.
• ability to understand and follow quickly, and accurately, brief oral and written instruction on moderately complex matters.
• ability to efficiently handle emergencies and multiple tasks simultaneously
• ability to work with minimal direction and supervision.
• ability to plan, lay-out, direct and supervise subordinates performing construction operation and maintenance functions of a wastewater collection system.
• willingness to train and mentor other employees as required.May be required to supervise temporary contractors during new projects.
• ability to maintain good job-related physical condition and health and sufficient physical strength to perform heavy, manual type labor encountered in the work area within the limits of sound safety practices.

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma accepted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Thorough knowledge of office software such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Two years of experience in operating, maintaining and repairing electrical circuits, equipment and instruments and related electronic apparatus, including motor driven pumps, circuit breakers, control circuits and related electronic apparatus.

When considering new job applicants, a comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

(NOTE:There are also secondary functions, which the employee will be required to perform.)

• Identifies causes, and troubleshoots malfunctions, of electronic controllers and control circuits.
• Conducts a preventive maintenance program for electrical and electronic equipment.
• Makes visual inspections to determine proper operating condition.
• Installs, calibrates, and maintains complex electronic process control equipment such as pressure, flow, level controllers, recorders, SCADA and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Installs, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic equipment such as AC/DC variable speed drives and motors, alarm systems, generators, solid-state and relay control systems, medium voltage switchgear and controllers.
• Tests, installs and maintains the SCADA Computer System both master and remote stations.
• Maintain a functional knowledge of the operation of control system software and hardware.
• Complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC) Standards Requirements and all FPUA Standards requirements.
• Assists Engineering Department(s) with ongoing/new projects.
• Perform operational/visual inspections and testing to determine proper operating condition.
• Installs, tests and/or repairs electrical/electronic equipment such as switches, receptacles, transmitters, motors, control devices, alarms, lighting, conduit and wiring according to prints and engineered specifications.
• Effectively supervises and trains unskilled and semi-skilled employees as necessary in the performance of preventative maintenance activities.
• Trains other personnel in the proper operation of control panels, telemetry units, generators and other electrical equipment.