SCADA Electrical Instrumentation & Control Specialist #JR100411

City of Peoria, Arizona

Peoria (AZ)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Paid Holidays (12 days per year)

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Arizona State Retirement System

Deferred Compensation Program

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Job summary

City of Peoria, AZ is seeking an experienced maintenance/instrumentation technician to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, programming, testing, and commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, automation, PLC, and SCADA systems at water and wastewater plants and remote sites.

The ideal candidate will have a 2-year college program or equivalent, 2 years of experience, knowledge of 12,470 VAC, PLC/HMI programming, documentation skills, and the ability to work standby shifts.

Qualifications

Two-year college program, apprenticeship, or equivalent combinations resulting in accumulation of similar knowledge or skills.
Must have 2 years’ experience in advanced instrumentation and electrical controls technologies.
Must have knowledge of electrical safety and troubleshooting up to 12,470 VAC; PLC and HMI programming.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, programming, testing, and commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, automation, PLC, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater treatment plants and remote sites.
Differentiate between all colors of the spectrum and work in rotating standby detail approximately one week every six weeks.
Read and interpret system drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams; document work and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Instrumentation tech

PLC programming

HMI software

Electrical safety

SCADA systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Two-year college program/ apprenticeship

Tools

PLC programming software

SCADA software

Job description

Education

Two-year college program, apprenticeship, or equivalent combinations resulting in accumulation of similar knowledge or skills.

Minimum Requirements

Two-year college program, apprenticeship, or equivalent combinations resulting in accumulation of similar knowledge or skills.

Experience

Must have 2 years’ experience in advanced instrumentation and electrical controls technologies.
Must have demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety and troubleshooting abilities for voltages up to 12,470 VAC. Must have demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and develop control system programming including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software.

Physical Demands

Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort.

Licenses And Certifications

Two (2) Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Certifications within the first year of hire.
Valid Arizona Class “D” Driver's License.

Tell me more….

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, programming, testing, and commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, automation, PLC, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater treatment plants and remote sites. Persons in this position must possess extensive knowledge of complex SCADA software and hardware systems, PLC programming, process instrumentation, industrial communications, and electrical systems, including the ability to switch, troubleshoot, and test voltages up to and including 12,470 VAC. Employees in this position must be able to differentiate between all colors of the spectrum. Employees in this position are required to work in a rotating standby detail of approximately one week every six weeks.

The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Have

A solid understanding of all aspects of automation
Experience with PLC and HMI programming via a variety of software applications and strong troubleshooting skills
Strong documentation skills as well as the ability to read and comprehend system drawings, schematic and wiring diagrams
A good working knowledge of electrical system repair and maintenance
The ability to multi-task, which includes working on multiple work orders at once,
Excellent customer service skills are also imperative.

Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program Available To All Eligible Staff

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

We are PEORIA!

Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, Accountable

Application Process

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.

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