Industrial Instrument HVAC Technician - South Treatment Plant

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Renton (WA); Presencial; USD 101.000 - 128.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

King County Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking an experienced Industrial Instrument HVAC Technician for the South Treatment Plant in Renton, WA. This full-time role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and upgrading HVAC/R systems and associated instrumentation in a complex wastewater setting.

You will work with DCS/SCADA and PLC systems, troubleshoot controls, and contribute to safety and process improvements. The position requires 40 hours weekly, rotating shifts, and SEIU representation.

Qualificações

• Experience with instrumentation and HVAC electronics as part of a journey-level role.
• Knowledge of PID control loops and DCS/SCADA/PLC systems.
• Ability to read and modify technical drawings and documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC/R systems including water-cooled chillers and packaging units.
• Install and troubleshoot DCS/SCADA and PLC systems; apply control theory to program changes.
• Analyze processes, design new controls, and update technical documentation.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, and spare parts for HVAC/instrument equipment.
• Witness and assess loop commissioning; review drawings to meet plant standards.
• Support on-site operations at South Treatment Plant and related facilities.

Conhecimentos

Industrial instrumentation

HVAC systems

Electronics and PLC familiarity

Troubleshooting skills

Maintenance planning

Descrição da vaga

Industrial Instrument HVAC Technician - South Treatment Plant

Salary
$101,190.75 - $128,265.07 Annually

Location
South Treatment Plant - 1200 Monster Road SW, Renton, WA

Job Type
Career Service (Exec)

Job Number
2026-27905

Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division
Wastewater Treatment

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit
A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater

Full- or Part-Time
Full Time

Hours/Week
40 hours/week

Summary

This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the same classification. If no qualified transfer-eligible candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered.
This recruitment will hire for 1 position. In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Industrial Instrument HVAC Technician - South Treatment Plant Career Service vacancies within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next 6 months.

The Instrument/HVAC Crew is an integral part of the maintenance group, and along with operations, our focus is the treatment of wastewater. We protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and cleaning wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a healthy Puget Sound region.

About the Role

The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has staffing needs for experienced and technically proficient Industrial Instrument/ HVAC Technician. The responsibilities of this classification include all related HVAC/R, building, and mechanical chiller systems. Performing a wide variety of highly skilled technical journey level duties to design, construct, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify computerized systems, electrical, electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics related to the HVAC instrumentation and equipment.

About the Team

The Wastewater Treatment Division is committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County. This is an opportunity to use your skills and expand your technical abilities working with a group of Instrument Techs, HVAC technicians and Electricians that support South Treatment plant, Carnation treatment plant, Vashon treatment plant as well as all the East section conveyance pump stations and regulators. We work in a fast-paced industrial environment with a large variety of systems and equipment that are critical to the success of our mission.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Instrument Technician, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all plant Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems. Including all Water-Cooled Chillers, reciprocating and screw type compressors package units with different tonnage configurations.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair distributed and supervisory control systems (DCS/SCADA), programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and single loop controllers (SLC's); Apply electronic theory, digital electronics, and proportional integral derivative (PID) control strategies to implement program changes to DCS/SCADA and PLCs.
• Analyze industrial processes in troubleshooting and repair of process control instrumentation. Design new controls and implement modifications to existing control systems. Update technical and process documentation, Work with operations personnel, engineers, and suppliers to explain the function of processes and procedures needed for the operation of new equipment.
• Make recommendations on purchasing and inventory requirements for all HVAC and or Instrument related equipment and determine appropriate inventory of spare parts for HVAC and Instrumentation.
• Assist in inspection of instrumentation installed by contractors as well as witnessing and assessing loop commission testing. Review, modify and update drawings to conform with established plant standards.
• Make recommendations on purchasing spares and inventory requirements for all HVAC and or Instrument related equipment.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring

• Ability to recover and reuse different types of refrigerants using HVAC/R testing and recovery equipment while following EPA guidelines.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of instrumentation and HVAC electronics (typically found in a four-year apprenticeship program, two years of college level training or an equivalent combination of education and work experience). Demonstrated work experience (three years) in a journey level industrial instrumentation, HVAC or related field such as electronics.
• Knowledge of the installation, configuration, and maintenance of analyzers/sensors, control system computers, single loop controllers, signal converters, distributive and supervisory control systems, detection equipment/sensors, fuses, including soldering and brazing techniques.
• Knowledge of Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control loops including single loop controllers and configuration.
• The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and required reporting to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions and be on a rotating standby call list after a 9-month probationary period.
• Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated off-site facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, work in Permit Required confined spaces, kneel, crawl, walk and climb using ladders, catwalks, and stairways, work indoor and outdoor, in open tanks and vaults, and around noxious odors and high noise levels.

Competencies you bring

• Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Racially Just: identify and replace racists systems and structures with anti-racists and pro-equity approaches.

Physical Requirement

• Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use ladders.

Workplace Exposures

• Outdoors environment during wet weather, confined space and maybe exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors.

Required Licenses

• A valid, unencumbered Washington State Driver’s License.
• City of Seattle Refrigeration Journeyman Mechanics License*** either Class A or C or a refrigeration journeyman level license from another state that is acceptable to the City of Seattle and that is transferable and verified. Ability to obtain the license from City of Seattle within 9 months pending job offer.

It Would be Great if You Also Bring

• Allen Bradley PLC and Panel-view, programming experience
• Wastewater experience.
• A Boiler license, 4th Grade or better, Ability to obtain the license from City of Seattle within 9 months pending job offer.
• Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification to buy and handle refrigerants
• City of Seattle Refrigerating Operating Engineer License
• City of Seattle Steam Operating Engineer Grade 3 License

Supplemental Information

• Working Conditions: Work Location: South Treatment Plant, 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057.Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with 4-10hr or 5-8hr schedule options available. This position is overtime eligible. This position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions and be on a rotating call list upon completion of a 9-month probationary period. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by SEIU Local 925.
• Physical Requirement: Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, use ladders, and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors. A pre-employment physical and reference checks will be conducted prior to any final job offer.