Utilities System Program Integrator Assistant

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Plant City, FL

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PAY RATE: $26.81/HR. + DOQ

Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Mechanical Electrical Foreman III and the System Program Integrator, the System Program Integrator Assistant is responsible for assisting the System Program Integrator in the maintenance and troubleshooting of control valves, flow, pressure, level transmitters and other instruments, within the water/wastewater collection and distribution system.

This position requires basic knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, SCADA Systems, networking, radio communication (Telemetry), computer controlled analog and digital input/output system, application and development of software ladder logic, and HMI graphics.

This position also calls for the ability to become familiarity with motors, starters, and VFDs, and the ability to work safely around low and high voltage up to 480v, as well as the ability to read electrical diagrams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are illustrative and not ehaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not eclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
  • To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Basic/intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Ecel, etc.

  • Basic/intermediate knowledge of electrical safe work practices and procedures.

  • Basic/intermediate knowledge of industrial automation, control panels, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and instruments.

  • Basic/intermediate knowledge of the proper applications of instruments that control a process function.

  • Basic/intermediate knowledge of Radio Communications (Telemetry) associated software & hardware.

  • Basic/intermediate ability to troubleshoot and program with related software.

  • Basic/intermediate ability to work with scientific and analytic computer software, calculators, voltage and current meters, electronic probes, process multi-meters and specialized calibration equipment, in an industrial operations setting.

  • Basic/intermediate ability to work a variety of work schedules including emergency, and/or disaster situations.

  • Basic/intermediate ability to troubleshoot, edit, configure, and program Controls Systems such as PLCs, Human Machine Interface, drives, SCADA or other proprietary agency/department software with minimal supervision.

  • Basic ability to interpret engineering plans, diagrams, schematic, PLC ladder logic, and blueprints.

  • Troubleshoots, installs, maintains, modifies, calibrates, inspects, and repairs instrumentation process control systems, motor starters, controls, and variable frequency drives.

  • Designs, constructs, assembles, and rearranges circuits and performs other modifications to operation and test equipment, ehibits and other devices.

  • Operates electronic controlling, measuring, recording, transmitting, testing and diagnostic equipment in an industrial operations setting.

  • Performs Basic/intermediate installation, modification, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of electronic and/or electrical equipment used in industrial, water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, lift station operations.

  • Performs basic/intermediate analysis and interpretation of test data and may edit PLC programs using specified software.

  • Design, develop, program, install, modify, and test the installation of electrical process control equipment, components and/or systems. (PLC programming, HMI programming, SCADA, preferred Trihedral VTS).
  • Provide field service support (instrumentation and controls).
  • Conduct trial runs of programs and software application to ensure they produce the desired results and that instructions are correct.

  • Calculates data necessary for wiring systems, and requisitions supplies, and materials needed to complete projects and assignments.

  • May direct and/or oversee the work of lower level technicians and fellow technical maintenance employees and train lower level technicians and staff in all phases of a variety of electronic instrumentation, equipment, and control systems.

  • May serve as the lead employee as directed on project teams assigned to a given assignment.

  • Recommends electronic requirements in support of facilities and/or systems.

  • Prepares work schedules and coordinates maintenance schedule with operations as well as prepare technical reports of electronic operational issues.

  • Provides written documentation and reports for compliance inspections.

  • Performs other duties as designated.

  • Supervises and/or participates in the installation, alteration, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of control and electrical systems, motors, and other mechanical equipment.

  • Schedules assignments, supervises, trains and provides technical guidance to subordinate technicians.
  • Coordinates work with consultants and contractors when jobs preformed eceed the in-house abilities or specialized services.
  • Reviews new construction to determine all City standards are met and electrical equipment performs as designed including backup power test and switchover.
  • Requires the ability to program MDS radios and troubleshooting Data Flow Systems radios.
  • Orders parts, services, and maintains inventory on electrical components.
  • May be required to work within all areas of the department and/or the City as the need arises.
  • Trihedral VTS.
  • Monitors and controls access to Facilities computers and programs alongside with the City’s IT department for security purposes.
  • Requires working with the City’s IT department for the installation of new computing equipment and the installation of new software for operating purposes.
  • May require mechanical work if arises.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or eperience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Three (3) years’ eperience in the maintenance and repair of electrical and the control systems.
  • Ability to take independent action without constant supervision.
  • Ability to make logical decisions based on training and eperience.
  • Ability to work in or around wastewater and water related jobs.
  • Ability to work in and around moving machinery and high voltage safely.
  • Must have a good safety record.
  • Must be in good physical condition for working outside in the elements performing etensive electrical and mechanical repairs without direct supervision.
  • Must be willing to provide support to other employees in a team atmosphere.

Education and Eperience:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
3 years’ eperience and/or training related to electrical, controls/ instrumentation.
Additional specialized training may be required after employment:
An equivalent combination of education, training, and eperience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and competencies necessary for success in the target position.

Certificates and Licenses:
  • Florida driver’s license.
  • Technical electrical training/ schooling may supplement for the lack of hands on eperience.
  • Various safety training required (lock out, tag out)
  • F.E.M.A.; IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 required within 2 years.

Environmental Conditions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Essential Physical Abilities:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable


Emergency Responsibilities:

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.


Disclaimers:

This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and condition of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.

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