Wastewater Maintenance Specialist - Instrumentation

Job Opportunity In this role covering all areas of Pierce County, you will operate and maintain operational technologies such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Networks, Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs, and Programable Logic Controllers (PLCs) within the wastewater treatment plants and collection system. This highly skilled work supports the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (CCRWWTP), the Cascadia Wastewater Treatment Plant, over 100 pump stations and the instrumentation/electrical systems throughout the Pierce County Sewer Service Area. You will also assist and collaborate on plans, design, and implementation of our control system infrastructure for Pierce County's wastewater systems. PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW's team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few! Learn more about Planning and Public Works here. Your success will come from your industrial instrumentation knowledge, critical thinking, statistical analysis, system evaluation, communication skills, teamwork, and commitment. Your working knowledge around PLC's and your experience with repairing/replacing equipment, troubleshooting electronic devices, industrial networks, and SCADA systems will ensure your success. You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County. Core daily responsibilities include: Develop and improve instrumentation systems and modify equipment for optimum operation. Perform necessary adjustments and calibrations of instrumentation by using prepared chemical standards, portable electronic meters and related calibration equipment. Install new equipment and wire the units according to electrical codes, schematics and diagrams provided. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment; develop and implement preventative maintenance programs. Use test equipment such as multi meters, digital voltmeters, digital calibrators, oscilloscopes, frequency measuring meters, potentiometers, Wheatstone bridges and other electrical and electronic measuring devices. Maintain and repair plant computer systems. Lead, train, provide direction and instruct other employees as required. Maintain, modify, and repair radio and telephone telemetry systems. A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here. Minimum qualifications include: A combination of education and experience which clearly demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the class may be substituted for education and formal training. Four years experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic measurement devices and systems AND High School diploma plus graduation from a two (2) year vocational/technical school with electronic emphasis. A resume and cover letter are required for this position. A valid driver's license is required. As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration. To be considered for this opportunity please: Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at View email address on click.appcast.io and specify the Job Number and Title. If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers. Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, at least two days prior to the need. This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews. Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service. Guided by the County Executive's Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our Leadership Training Program, and a County Book Club. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. GovernmentJobs.com