Systems Technician-1

Great Lakes Water Authority; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement and Retirement Health Savings

Job summary

Great Lakes Water Authority is seeking a Water Technician Level 2 to ensure efficient water distribution operations. The role involves monitoring and regulating equipment, performing repairs, and responding to emergencies.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, a minimum of three years of relevant experience, and a Michigan F4 or S4 Certification. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience working as a Water Technician Level 2.
• Ability to meet all requirements to advance to Systems Technician Level 2 within five years.

Responsibilities

• Control and regulate activities in the water distribution system.
• Monitor gauges measuring pump operations and troubleshoot problems.
• Perform minor repairs and generate work orders for maintenance.
• React to emergency situations and coordinate system functions.
• Accumulate process operation data and generate daily reports.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Michigan F4 or S4 Certification

Job description

Compensation: $31.84 - $45.54 (Based on Experience)

Summary

Control and regulate activities in the water distribution system by utilizing computerized process control systems to monitor live data, operate pumps, motors, and valves with the ability to troubleshoot electrical or mechanical equipment failures.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor gauges measuring pump, vacuum, instrument, and service air pressure, electrical power distribution, hydraulics, suction and discharge elevation, reservoir and weir elevation, and discharge valve positioning; and troubleshoot problems
• Direct startup and stopping of pumps in accordance with the load demand
• Vary pump rates in accordance with the demands of distribution and treatment operations
• Perform minor repairs to equipment, request repairs, and generate work orders for maintenance service as needed
• React to emergency situations, notify appropriate personnel immediately, and obtain necessary assistance
• Coordinate control systems functions with other systems operations staff
• Apply the capabilities, applications, policies, procedures, and protocols of process control system administration
• Set up process control console and peripheral units in accordance with instructions
• Monitor, control, and interpret water pumping and distribution, and water treatment processing equipment status by using graphical objects displayed
• Accumulate process operation data and use historical and current process trends to initiate process control changes as conditions warrant
• Enter data to generate daily reports and operating logs
• Perform shift work, which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
• Provide on-the-job training

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in water operations as a Water Technician Level 2
• Michigan F4 or S4 Certification
• Meet all requirements to advance to Systems Technician Level 2 within five (5) years of Level 1 designation

Preferred Education and Experience

• Completion of a Water Technician Apprenticeship program
• Completion of coursework in electricity, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Previous experience in a utility-based environment

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires extensive computer use, extended time seated in meetings, the ability to walk through the plants and facilities, and the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather.

Environmental Working Requirements

• May work in an office, plant, or field
• Position requires ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain
• Ability to work irregular hours, commute to GLWA facilities and work sites, and respond to after-hour emergencies and on-call response
• Ability to work in confined spaces

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.