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This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be provided to current City of Edmonds employees who are qualified bargaining unit members and apply by Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 4:30 PM. If no internal candidate is selected, the first review date for all other applications will be Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM. 

ABOUT THE POSITION: Under general supervision, performs journey-level technical support work related to the WWTP instrumentation, controls, telemetry and power distribution systems, and maintains and repairs Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.  Work assignments are received via work orders, email or written log and require the incumbent to understand, investigate and determine the appropriate procedures to follow to complete the work.  Works independently with little or no direct supervision or may lead a small cross functional team in the completion of assigned work.  Evaluates and troubleshoots equipment and systems to determine appropriate repairs.  Works closely with leadership team to assure compliance with all Federal, State and local laws. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for compliance with instructions and work standards. 

The Sr. Instrument Technician/Plant Electrician is differentiated from the Instrument Technician/Plant Electrician by advanced level industry specific system knowledge and application, demonstrated control systems expertise, ability to manage capital projects and support of the plants energy management program.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is a regional facility. The plant maintains an accredited laboratory where the chemical, physical, and bacteriological processes that treat the wastewater are analyzed. The majority of staff require specialized training, knowledge, experience, and certifications. Based on need, the plant is staffed 14 to 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
  
ABOUT THE CITY:
The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 42,470 and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with parks and recreation community events and services. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 241 full–time-equivalent employees.  

To view the full job descriptions visit the following links WWTP Instrument Technician/Plant Electrician | WWTP Sr. Instrument Technician/Plant Electrician

The range posted is inclusive of both positions. See below for breakdown:
WWTP Instrument Tehnician/Plant Electrician  (Grade L)   $5,821.00 - $7,088.00 monthly.
SR. Instrument Tehnician/Plant Electrician  (Grade N)   $6,426.00 - $7,811.00 monthly.

Please note the Teamsters union contract is currently in negotiations. The wages posted are 2021 wages. Any change to wages and/or benefits will be based on the final ratified union contract.   

Applicants Please Note: This is an integrated job posting and applications are open for candidates who meet the qualifcations for either a WWTP Instrument Tehnician/Plant Electrician or a SR. Instrument Tehnician/Plant Electrician. Both are union classifications. Only one posistion is available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - WWTP Instrument Tehnician/Plant Electrician 

• Performs a variety of Journey level work related to WWTP Instrumentation including process control instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLC), tone telemetry systems, and instrumentation calibration control system software.
• Performs a variety of Journey level work related to the WWTP electrical systems including power distribution system, motor controls, basic wiring and electrical circuits.  
• Determines priorities and troubleshoots emergency situations related to equipment failure or process downtime. 
• Performs routine maintenance, repair and calibration on a variety of instrumentation and control equipment including: transducers, timers, switches, sensors, transmitters, monitors, level indicators, detectors, pressure sensors, flow meters, signal conditioners, enunciators, controllers, motor starters and relays.  
• Maintains and repairs the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and performs scheduled routine calibrations to ensure proper maintenance and accuracy of equipment operation. 
• Assists in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs related to the Plant’s instrumentation and control equipment, including preventive maintenance schedules, record keeping, and inventory and equipment repairs.  
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports, maintain technical manuals and drawing and schematics for plant equipment.
• Operates and maintains a variety of specialized tools and equipment including: computer diagnostic equipment, oscilloscope, signal simulator, calibrators, solder equipment and others.
• Coordinates and assigns daily work activities with Operations and Maintenance leads based on established priorities; verifies work is completed to standards with effective resource utilization.  
• May be required to work various shifts and is required to respond to emergencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - SR. Instrument Tehnician/Plant Electrician

In addition to the WWTP Instrument Tehnician/Plant Electrician's essential functions, combination level candidates must also be able to:

• Energy Management Champion; responsible for helping to manage electrical usage and distribution. 
• Assists IT in the maintenance of plant PC’s and plant servers.
• Performs basic programming of PLC’s, ensuring documentation is properly updated and make minor modifications to Control Strategies within SCADA while ensuring that the  plants programming standards are met and that appropriate personnel are trained on the modifications.
• Troubleshoots generator malfunctions and Automatic Transfer Switches for energy management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - WWTP Instrument Tehnician/Plant Electrician 

Education and Experience:

Required:  Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from high school supplemented by two years of vocational training in industrial instrumentation and electronics controls and four years of industrial instrumentation and/or process control experience. 

Preferred: Any combination equivalent to: two years of vocational training in design of control loops, AC/DC Power, electrical circuits and electrical systems to include wiring of medium voltage equipment and interpretation of electrical wiring diagrams and two years’ experience troubleshooting electrical systems and documenting modifications

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Valid State of Washington Driver’s License 
Valid CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Cards. 
Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check.
Mandatory drug test subject to conditional job offer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SR. Instrument Tehnician/Plant Electrician

Education and Experience:

Required:  Any combination equivalent to: two years of vocational training in design of control loops, industrial instrumentation, electronic controls, AC/DC Power, electrical circuits and electrical systems to include wiring of 480 volt equipment and interpretation of electrical wiring diagrams and two years’ experience troubleshooting electrical systems and documenting modifications.   

Preferred: Five years’ experience with instrumentation and Controls in a secondary wastewater facility and responsible for the daily O&M of the plants SCADA, PLC’s, Laboratory and Historical Data Management. Experience in developing procedures and training others to ensure safety in and around 480 volt, 3 phase equipment.  Four years’ experience troubleshooting and testing Automatic Transfer Switches designed for power management.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

In addition to the WWTP Instrument Tehnician/Plant Electrician's Required Licenses or Certications, combination level candidates must also have:

ControlLogic Maintainer Certification.