Field Pump & Reservoir Technician: SCADA & On-Call

American Water Works Association; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vacation & sick leave

Pension

Employee credit union

Job summary

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a Pump & Reservoir Technician to support maintenance and inspection of 30 water reservoirs and 26 pump stations. The role involves independent fieldwork and collaboration with an operations team, with opportunities to diagnose system anomalies and advance in the water distribution field.

Responsibilities include operating, maintaining, and repairing pumps and storage systems, monitoring with SCADA, and ensuring quick response to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Requires Water Distribution II certification or eligibility to obtain Water Distribution WDIV within 5 years.
• Alternatively, requires Treatment Operator II certification with eligibility to obtain WDIV within 5 years.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain transmission main appurtenances, water pumps, pump stations, reservoirs, and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot pumps, motors, control valves, and hydraulic problems in the distribution system.
• Design and manage maintenance programs for pumping and storage equipment; coordinate with engineering on capital projects.
• Operate and monitor the water system using SCADA; participate in rotating on-call shifts for 24-hour coverage.

Skills

SCADA systems

Pumps

Reservoirs knowledge

Electrical theory

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a Pump & Reservoir Technician to support maintenance and inspection of 30 water reservoirs and 26 pump stations. The role involves independent fieldwork and collaboration with an operations team, with opportunities to diagnose system anomalies and advance in the water distribution field.

Responsibilities include operating, maintaining, and repairing pumps and storage systems, monitoring with SCADA, and ensuring quick response to emergencies.