Water Instrumentation & Controls Technician (SCADA/PLC)

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking a skilled technician to install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, control, and electrical equipment at water facilities, pump stations, and related sites. Position requires handling PLCs/SCADA components and collaborating with supervisors on diverse locations.

Responsibilities include calibrating meters, diagnosing electrical problems, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods, tools, and materials used in electrical, electronic, and related mechanical repair work.
• Knowledge in the use of electrical testing devices.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to legibly maintain written and electronic records.
• Ability to use tools and apparatus common to the electrical trade area.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and adjusts electric motors, switches, wiring, fuses, and transformers.
• Uses electrical testing devices to diagnose and resolve problems in electrical systems and equipment.
• Installs, inspects, analyzes, maintains, and repairs various types of electrical equipment and electronic control systems, including PLCs and SCADA components.
• Calibrates electronic meters and instruments.
• Perform required quality control and maintenance for on-line instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot communications and instrumentation problems.
• May work near high voltage electrical equipment.
• Advises in the development of specifications and drawings.
• Coordinates and inspects installations and repairs by contractors.
• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.

Skills

Read blueprints

Electrical safety

Written records

Oral communication

Tools

Electrical testing devices

Job description

The City of Wichita is seeking a skilled technician to install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, control, and electrical equipment at water facilities, pump stations, and related sites. Position requires handling PLCs/SCADA components and collaborating with supervisors on diverse locations.

Responsibilities include calibrating meters, diagnosing electrical problems, and ensuring safety.