Water/Wastewater I&C Technician

Central States Water Resources; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health coverage

401(k) contribution

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Career opportunity

Hands-on training

Job summary

Central States Water Resources in Mandeville, LA is seeking an experienced technician to support electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for water and wastewater operations. You will install monitoring technologies (Hightide), VFDs, and control panels, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, calibrate equipment, and analyze circuits to ensure safe, compliant operation.

This role requires working in challenging weather, lifting up to 75 pounds, and being on call for emergencies;

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical and instrumentation including control panels.
• Must have water/wastewater experience.
• Minimum high school graduate.

Responsibilities

• Install monitoring and control technologies (Hightide), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and industrial control and electrical equipment (control panels, flow meters, etc.).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair equipment, and perform circuit analysis.
• Calibrate equipment according to specified standards.
• Ensure that equipment and systems meet regulatory and compliance standards.
• Participate in safety programs and work in a safe, accurate, and compliant environment.
• Initiates work orders pertaining to utilities equipment and information systems, and ensures work orders are accurate and complete.
• Ensures compliance with all electrical code requirements.
• Performs work on water and wastewater system and related equipment as necessary.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation

Water/wastewater experience

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Mandeville, LA

Job Id:533

# of Openings:1

Major Job Duties

Responsible for performing a variety of technical duties relating to the electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control functions of our water and water systems.

Pay range: $25-35/hour

What We Offer:

• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 5% automatic company 401(k) contribution
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Stable, essential industry with long-term career opportunity
• Supportive team environment with hands-on field work and training

Primary Responsibilities

• Install monitoring and control technologies (Hightide), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and industrial control and electrical equipment (control panels, flow meters, etc.)
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and systems
• Diagnose and repair equipment, and perform circuit analysis
• Calibrate equipment according to specified standards
• Ensure that equipment and systems meet regulatory and compliance standards
• Participate in safety programs and work in a safe, accurate, and compliant environment
• Initiates work orders pertaining to utilities equipment and information systems, and ensures work orders are accurate and complete
• Ensures compliance with all electrical code requirements
• Performs work on water and wastewater system and related equipment as necessary
• All other duties as assigned

Personal Attributes

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
• Attention to Detail - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task from the beginning to the end of the project/task
• Communication, Oral & Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others using both the spoken/written word
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Judgment -Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work- related problems
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Teamwork - Ability to work as part of a team
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations

Education/Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical and instrumentation including control panels
• Must have water/wastewater experience
• Minimum high school graduate
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local requirement for utility systems
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift heavy objects of up to 75 pounds
• Exposure to potential hazards such as chemicals, fumes, and odors
• Will work in confined spaces
• Willingness to be on call in emergency situations

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSWR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.