Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (Controls and Instrumentation) Why Join Madison Utilities Are you a diligent, dependable professional looking to make a meaningful impact? At Madison Utilities (MU), the Maintenance Technician (Controls and Instrumentation) plays a crucial role in keeping our water and wastewater treatment, pumping, distribution, and collection systems running safely and reliably. We value a strong work ethic, sound troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and excellence. Benefits Include Competitive compensation and comprehensive health coverage Company-paid disability insurance and a generous retirement plan 12 fixed holidays, 3 floating holidays, plus vacation and sick leave Opportunities for advancement and tuition reimbursement for related studies A supportive team and a drug-free workplace Position Summary The Maintenance Technician (Controls and Instrumentation) performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping, distribution, collection, and related utility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and regulatory-compliant operations. The role includes maintaining and calibrating instrumentation, SCADA-related components, and process control equipment, and responding to equipment failures and after-hours emergencies. Other duties may be assigned to meet MU needs, ensure completion of objectives, and maintain excellence in customer service. Compensation: $71,261 - $118,290 yearly Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Technical training or vocational certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or a related field preferred. Experience maintaining water, wastewater, industrial, or municipal utility equipment. Communication Skills: This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, contractors, and the public, and to prepare reports and maintain accurate records. Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience using maintenance and inventory management systems such as Cityworks or Unity. Experience with Rockwell programming software, including Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, and Connected Components Workbench. Reasoning Ability: Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions, and to make sound operational decisions under pressure. Other Requirements: Willingness to work extended hours, overtime, and weekends if required; willingness to attend training conferences and trade shows; subject to random drug and alcohol testing; punctual attendance and a neat, professional appearance for meeting the public. Working Environment & Physical Demands Work is performed in indoor plant and outdoor field environments, with travel from site to site. Exposure includes noise, dust, grease, fumes, odors, mechanical and electrical hazards, work in or around water, work at heights and in limited confined spaces, hazardous traffic, and all types of weather and temperatures. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and lift, carry, push, or pull moderate to heavy weight. Employees may be required to respond to emergency calls after hours, including evenings and weekends. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver's License; Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (or obtain within six (6) months of hire); ADEM Grade I Water Certification (or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire); and Grade 1C Wastewater Certification (or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire). A valid driver's license and ADEM certifications must be maintained for the entire duration of employment. Technical training or vocational certification in industrial maintenance or a related field is preferred. Responsibilities Essential Duties & Responsibilities Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, piping systems, and other treatment plant equipment. Troubleshoot and program variable frequency drives and soft starts. Read electrical schematics, control drawings, and equipment manuals. Monitor and maintain process control equipment, instrumentation, and SCADA-related components. Inspect and calibrate flow meters, pressure sensors, level transmitters, chemical feed systems, and other field devices. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system issues and implement corrective actions. Perform preventive maintenance according to established schedules and asset management programs, and verify equipment performance through testing, calibration, and operational checks. Respond to equipment failures and after-hours emergencies involving treatment facilities, lift stations, booster stations, SCADA systems, and other utility infrastructure to minimize service interruptions. Review, prioritize, and complete assigned and preventive maintenance work orders in a timely manner. Maintain maintenance records, work orders, equipment histories, asset information, and inventory documentation; document deficiencies, repair or replacement recommendations, and corrective actions taken. Coordinate with operations staff and supervisors through the work order management system to schedule equipment shutdowns, outages, and repairs. Assist with installation, upgrades, and commissioning of new equipment and infrastructure. Assist in tracking maintenance performance metrics, asset reliability, and operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with utility safety policies, environmental regulations, and operational standards, and promptly report equipment deficiencies, safety concerns, and regulatory compliance issues. #J-18808-Ljbffr