Compensation

$31.48 - $42.52

(Based on Experience)

Summary

Install, repair and maintain a variety of plant instrumentation equipment in the water and wastewater treatment plants, field services, pumping stations, or other comparable installations. This position performs repairs and routine maintenance as scheduled, in accordance with maintenance planning, OSHA, MIOSHA, and other applicable regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, replace, repair, test, assemble, and disassemble instrumentation equipment and devices at the water and wastewater treatment plant and other related facilities.
• Perform calibration and adjustment of equipment and devices
• Install and troubleshoot instrumentation equipment and devices for plant projects. Assist in conduit fabrication and installation of wire and cable
• Maintain various records and prepare reports. Read and interpret plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, and system/network drawings
• Perform shift work, which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Drive a motor vehicle on all terrain
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.
• Provide on-the-job training
• Regularly inspect the working conditions and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and surrounding areas.
• Assist in coordinating job activities with other team members.
• Assist with review of capital improvement project studies, designs, and contract drawings, forecast material, and equipment needs.
• Perform related work duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

At the time of application, applicants must:

• High School Diploma or GED

One of the Following:

• Completion of an approved Instrumentation Technician apprenticeship

OR

• An associate degree in a related field and one (1) year of experience as an Instrumentation Technician

OR

• Three (3) years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working on Ovation Distributed Control Systems or Rockwell Automation Programmable Logic Controller
• Familiarity with equipment, operations, practices, and safety precautions relevant to the water and wastewater treatment process

Other Requirements

• Valid Michigan Driver’s License
• Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to GLWA facilities and work sites

Essential Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, crouch, crawl, hit, push, pull, and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength. This position also requires the ability to lift a minimum of sixty (60) pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, and visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night. Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment, and perform scaffold, confined space, elevated, and underground work. Employees will also be required to pass a bio-mechanical physical and vision test, a yearly baseline [physical, and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use their hands to handle, feel or operate the equipment.

Environmental Working Requirements:

Work is performed at the plants. This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. Work may be performed near open water, and systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat-producing, and potentially explosive. The noise level in this work environment is usually loud. Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.

Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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