Water Plant Electrical/Electronic Equipment Repairer I - BC-12

Job Title

Water Plant Operator

Duties Summary

Installs, maintains, overhauls, operates, and repairs water plant electrical, electronic, and mechanical control devices and equipment; and performs other related duties as required. There are two (2) immediate permanent full-time vacancies with the Department of Water Supply - Operations Division in Kailua-Kona. (Geographic District III - South Kona and North Kona). Special Working Conditions: Applicants must be available for stand-by duty and be able to respond to emergency calls during non-working hours, and must reside within the geographic district employed in when on stand-by duty. Must be able to work overtime as needed. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Installs, maintains, overhauls, and repairs water plant electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical devices and equipment such as switching devices; pressure transducers and transmitters; relays; temperature controls; pressure switches; circuits; high, medium, and low voltage switch gears and soft starters; variable frequency drives; motor control centers; motors; generators; overhead cranes; and distribution power, current, control and lighting transformers, etc.
• Installs, operates, maintains, overhauls, and repairs water plant electronics, SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems equipment, electronic circuits, electronic control devices, telemetering equipment, PLC's (programmable logic control), resistors, capacitors, and related water system equipment for treatment plants, filter plants, chlorinator stations, tank sites, and pump stations.
• Estimates material requirements to perform plant installation, mechanical maintenance, and repair work.
• Reads and interprets plans for installing electrical equipment and troubleshooting.
• Trouble shoots booster and deep well pumps, motors, pumps, air blowers, air compressors, elevators, air or hydraulically actuated control valves and transformer equipment both electrically and mechanically.
• Services, repairs, overhauls, or replaces pumps and motors; aligns pump motors.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains deep well pump control valves, booster pump control valves, pressure reducing valves, and tank control devices.
• Installs, maintains, overhauls, repairs, and calibrates electrical and electronic circuitry and proper operational needs such as pressure transducers and chart recorders.
• Programs electronic flow meters and other electronic equipment.
• Operates and performs minor repairs and programming to SCADA systems.
• Installs, calibrates, repairs, maintains, and operates water quality equipment.
• Installs, maintains, operates, and repairs power; lighting; electrical and electronic circuits; conduits; electrical outlets; meter loops; underground high, medium, and low voltage wiring; pole and line wiring; power transfer switching equipment; mercury vapor and fluorescent lighting; photo cell controls; etc.
• Inspects and tests equipment for shorts, grounds and open circuits, and diagnoses faulty circuits.
• Identifies, isolates, and corrects defective circuits; renews and repairs defective parts.
• Fabricates various parts using materials of appropriate conducting, resistance, and/or insulating properties.
• Performs shop and bench work in the overhaul, repair, and testing of equipment and components.
• Performs sanitary survey check with Department of Health personnel to check the water system and to ensure the quality of the water; performs corrections and repairs as required.
• May perform oxyacetylene and electric welding.
• Receives and investigates customer complaints; resolves problem or refers to supervisor for follow-up.
• Services, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment such as generators, trench pumps, tapping and cutting machines, jack hammers, and compressors.
• Maintains and repairs devices on overhead traveling cranes.
• Installs, maintains, overhauls, repairs, and calibrates electrical and electronic laboratory and field instruments.
• Reads and interprets wiring diagrams and schematics; modifies electrical and electronic circuitry for operational needs.
• Maintains operational records.
• Complies with all Federal, State, and County laws, regulations, and policies relating to occupational safety and health.
• Performs maintenance work on water plant stations and buildings.
• May perform as a back up to Water Plant Operator; may train other employees as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• one (1) year of journey level experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plant electrical and electronic equipment, instruments, and devices, which shall have included work with high, medium, and low voltage lines and equipment, and
• possession of a State of Hawai`i journey level electrician's or industrial electrician's license at time of filing (scan and attach a copy of your electrician's license to your application), and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire).

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: the theories of electricity and electronics; practices, tools, equipment, instruments, and materials used in electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic repairs; installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical and electronic control devices and equipment; installation, maintenance, and repair of high, medium, and low voltage electrical lines, equipment, and appliances; operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanically and electrically operated pumps and equipment such as boilers, altitude and hydraulic valves, chlorinators, electric motors, etc.; laws, rules, and standards pertaining to electrical construction and maintenance; and hazards and safety practices of the trades, including working around electricity and moving machinery. Ability to: read and interpret blueprints, plans, and diagrams of electrical/electronic circuits; use electrical and electronic testing equipment and devices; inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic defects in plant equipment and systems; install, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic control devices and equipment; work safely; follow oral and/or written instructions; handle weights and loads; work under obnoxious conditions; and work harmoniously with others. Special Working Conditions: For certain positions in this class applicants must be available for stand-by duty and be available for immediate response in cases of emergency. Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy

Benefits of County Employment

The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.