SCADA & Electrical Technician — Water/Wastewater

City of Hendersonville, NC; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hendersonville, NC is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair SCADA software, electrical components, and field devices across water and wastewater facilities. You will oversee contractors and work with utility providers to ensure continuous operations.

Requirements include coursework in electrical/electronics, 2+ years of hands-on experience, and relevant NC certifications or licenses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with some coursework in electrical, electronics and programming; and two years hands-on experience in instrumentation and electrical field.
• Associate’s degree with coursework in electrical, electronics and programming preferred; or high school diploma with four years hands-on experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and NC Electrical Code knowledge with licensed electrician supervision.
• NC Grade C Water Distribution or I Wastewater Operator certs or ability to obtain within 18 months; or NC Grade II Maintenance Technologist cert.
• NC Limited Electrical License or NC Electrical License considered; experience with SCADA & radio telemetry required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs SCADA software, equipment, motor controls, generators and field devices.
• Maintains electrical system components at water and sewer facilities to ensure service.
• Oversees contract electricians, system integrators, and technicians for SCADA and facilities work.
• Maintains and calibrates electronic instruments, radios and control devices in SCADA system.
• Coordinates with utility providers to install, maintain and restore services.

Skills

SCADA systems knowledge

Electrical repair & maintenance

Instrumentation & control

Contractor coordination

Reading electrical drawings & diagrams

Recordkeeping & reporting

Strong decision making

Relationships with utilities/partners

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronics/programming

High school diploma or equivalent with coursework

NC Electrical License (limited) or related certification

NC Grade C Water Distribution or I Wastewater Operator cert

NC Grade I Maintenance Technologist certification

2–6 years hands-on instrumentation/electrical experience

Tools

SCADA control systems

PLC programming

VFDs & motor control centers

Radio telemetry

Cityworks work order system

Job description

City of Hendersonville, NC is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair SCADA software, electrical components, and field devices across water and wastewater facilities. You will oversee contractors and work with utility providers to ensure continuous operations.

Requirements include coursework in electrical/electronics, 2+ years of hands-on experience, and relevant NC certifications or licenses.