Wastewater Control Systems Technician (PLC/SCADA)

Pierce-County-Washington; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County Planning and Public Works is seeking a skilled instrument technician to operate and maintain SCADA networks, HMI programs, and PLCs in wastewater facilities and pump stations across Pierce County.

The role emphasizes repairing electronic measurement devices, calibrating instrumentation, and maintaining plant computer systems, with opportunities for career growth within PPW.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience which clearly demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the class may be substituted for education and formal training.
• Four years experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic measurement devices and systems AND
• High School diploma plus graduation from a two (2) year vocational/technical school with electronic emphasis.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve instrumentation systems and modify equipment for optimum operation.
• Perform necessary adjustments and calibrations of instrumentation by using prepared chemical standards, portable electronic meters and related calibration equipment.
• Install new equipment and wire the units according to electrical codes, schematics and diagrams provided.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment; develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Use test equipment such as multi meters, digital voltmeters, digital calibrators, oscilloscopes, frequency measuring meters, potentiometers, Wheatstone bridges and other electrical and electronic measuring devices.
• Maintain and repair plant computer systems.
• Lead, train, provide direction and instruct other employees as required.
• Maintain, modify, and repair radio and telephone telemetry systems.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

SCADA systems

PLCs

Electrical troubleshooting

Troubleshooting electronic devices

Education

High School Diploma

Two-year vocational/technical school (electronic emphasis)

Job description

Pierce County Planning and Public Works is seeking a skilled instrument technician to operate and maintain SCADA networks, HMI programs, and PLCs in wastewater facilities and pump stations across Pierce County.

The role emphasizes repairing electronic measurement devices, calibrating instrumentation, and maintaining plant computer systems, with opportunities for career growth within PPW.