utilties technician 1

JOB

The Utilities Technician I maintains, repairs, modifies, and manages the automated control systems used in lift stations responsible for maintaining the Wastewater and Stormwater conveyance systems under the direction of the Utilities Technician II or the Operations Manager.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Troubleshoot and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment and electronic controls; utilize a computer-based work order management system for tracking tasks; perform other public utilities repair and maintenance work as required.Ability to understand and analyze the information provided by computer-based systems that gather real-time data of the mechanical and electrical control equipment of sanitary and stormwater lift and pump stations in order to manage the performance of the systems to maintain normal operations or modify the systems' performance during emergency events such as power outages, storms or other system disruptions. Troubleshoot the electronic wiring and control instrumentation inside the sanitary and stormwater lift and pump station cabinets to maintain, repair, and calibrate the controls and power distribution systems contained within and assist contractors when required.Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and calibrate instrumentation and controls associated with network communications and maintain the Programmable Logic Controllers' ladder logic programs.Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and calibrate instrumentation and controls associated with the odor control system, including metering H2S and methane gases and monitoring biological processes by measuring the inbound and outbound pH and nitrate levels.Assist in the planning and execution of system upgrades and expansions to accommodate changing operational requirements, including integrating new equipment, expanding network infrastructure, or implementing additional monitoring and control functionalities.Participate in the scope of work and plans review associated with the constructability, operability, maintainability, and environmental concerns during the planning and design engineering phases of system renovations and expansions, including conveyance systems, lift and pump stations, baffle boxes, tide check valves, and associated equipment.Incumbents in this position agree to be on call as scheduled 24/7/365. Incumbents in this position are expected to be proficient and qualified to perform and supervise the performance of all aspects of the Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities Maintenance Worker I and II positions.Other duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of wastewater collection system construction, maintenance, and repair; the ability to troubleshoot and find solutions to rectify sanitary issues; thorough knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of utilities; ability to read construction plans and blueprints.Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), including basic ladder logic concepts, installation, and setup.Ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.Ability to perform basic computer functions.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.Physical Requirements: Work requires the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12 to 60 pounds).Vocal communication required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing required to perceive information at normal spoken-word levels; visual acuity required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.The technician is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.