Utilities Controls Technician

KSAL Morning News Extra; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Salina is seeking a Utilities Controls Technician to install and maintain field instrumentation and programmable logic controllers. This full-time position requires hands-on experience and a valid Kansas driver's license. Competitive pay and benefits including paid time off make this an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates.

Benefits

48 hours vacation available upon hire

96 hours sick leave during first year

$1.50/hour night shift differential

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in installation/configuration of field instrumentation or PLC/HMI applications.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license required.
• Must obtain Aquatic Facility Operator certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain field instrumentation and PLCs.
• Diagnose and repair issues in HMI systems.
• Lead contractor and vendor work procedures.

Skills

Diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Installation

Maintenance

Programming (PLC, HMI)

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Low voltage electrical test equipment

Chemical test equipment

Computers

Job description

Job Category: Electrical Instrument Repair
Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
FT/PT: Full-Time
Company: City of Salina
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UTILITIES CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
City of Salina, Kansas
Utilities Department

Duties:
·Install, maintain, upgrade & repair field instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), actuators & positioners, & network communication devices.
·Diagnose, troubleshoot, & repair points of failure in field instrumentation, PLC’s & human machine interface (HMI) systems.
·Train & assist users with software applications & upgrades.
·Coordinate installation of electronic systems, including power suppliers, circuit protection, isolation relays, uninterruptible power supplies, internal wiring, terminal block, I/O modules, central processing units, local display, media conversion & network communications.
·Maintain PLC coding to include process control, monitoring, runtime data & alarming.
·Install & maintain alarm systems.
·Maintain historical data archiving & trending software & its associated hardware.
·Read & interpret technical documents & manuals.
·Lead staff, outside contractors & vendors in performing work procedures as assigned.
·Perform overtime as needed & other duties as assigned.

Seasonal Duties at Aquatic Facility:
·Treat water with the proper chemicals to maintain safe & healthy water.
·Test water for chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, hardness, total dissolved solids & cyanuric.
·Maintain filter system, inspect filter media, calculate proper flow rate through filters, inspect for leaks, log appropriate data & maintain.
·Check operation & coordinate repair/replacement of safety.
·Check operation & coordinate repair/replacement of pool.

Education:
·High school diploma or G.E.D.
·Must possess or obtain a National Recreation & Parks Association Aquatic Facility Operator certification within one (1) year from start date of employment.

Experience:
·Two (2) years of experience in the installation, configuration, & support of field instrumentation hardware, process automation system, & use of PLC & HMI programming applications or electrician apprenticeship.

Requirements:
·Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
·Must live within 40 minutes response time.

Work Type:
·Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equipment:
·Hand & power tools, hand & low voltage electrical test equipment, chemical test equipment, welders, computers, tablets, vehicles & telephones.

Hours:
·Monday – Friday.
·8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
·Responds to after-hours calls.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
·$25.19-26.45/hr.
·$52,382-55,016/yr.
·Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
·48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
·96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Contact Information

City of Salina
Human Resources Department