This position could be eligible for a signing bonus and/or relocation assistance.
Our Publics Works department is looking for a Instrument Control Technician. The purpose of this position is to perform skilled control system maintenance and repair of water and wastewater equipment. This is accomplished by performing general and preventative maintenance on electrical controls, instrumentation, and equipment associated with water production control systems. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned. Shift work, weekends, holidays, standby duty, and call-back duty may be required.
The ideal candidate will have two or more years of experience, be able to perform all the essential functions of the job description, and have the necessary training/certifications. Also, the person who is a self-motivator works individually and in a team environment. Safely operates equipment and vehicles according to standard operating and safety procedures. Will be proficient in using electrical testing and calibration equipment and have used Rockwell Software and deciphering electrical blueprints, PID or other drawings related to the I&C field. Preference will be given to those candidates who have a certification from a formal trade school or other certified school related to the I&C field.
At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become a part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.
We believe that successful employees are those who possess six core values:
Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability
If these six core values rank high on your list of personal attributes and you want to be a contributing member of Goodyear, then don't wait -- APPLY TODAY!
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. Examination process for this position will include: Panel Interview This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
- Performs skilled preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical water and wastewater systems and equipment and enters information into Computerized Maintenance Management System.
- Schedules preventive and corrective maintenance in Computerized Maintenance Management System.
- Responds to SCADA systems user problems; identifies SCADA systems malfunctions and repairs. Refers major issues to operations personnel or vendor.
- Tests, troubleshoots, locates, calibrates, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of industrial electrical and electronic systems.
- Operates and administers complex systems including security, surveillance systems, close circuit televisions, chemical treatment and others as required.
- Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
- Experience: Minimum two years of experience in a related field.
- Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License.
- Reading: Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
- Math: Intermediate - Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
- Writing: Intermediate - Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
- Managerial: Semi-complex – Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
- Policy/Decision Making: Significant - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts may be reviewed prior to being finalized.
- Technical Skills: Broad Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of programs, solutions for complex issues, and/or processes. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities may be necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
- Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - In addition to the sharing of information, interactions at this level may also include providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies/procedures. In many of the interactions, contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Within three (3) months
- Become familiar with City, Department, and Division Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Become familiar with the location of all Public Works Facilities, including Production Facilities and Water Reclamation Facilities.
- Complete the onboarding checklist with a supervisor.
- Become familiar with Lucity Software for entering daily work order information and Velocity EHS for all safety-related information.
Within six (6) months
- Understand the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) network.
- Become familiar with shared folders and attaching documents to work orders as needed.
- Develop a preventive maintenance schedule for Instrumentation. TBD by the Senior I&C.
- Perform preventive maintenance on Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Motor control center (MCC), and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) equipment at facilities outlined in the Preventive Maintenance schedule.
Within one (1) year
- Participate in developing a spare parts inventory for PLC equipment.
- Make recommendations for equipment replacements.
- Develop a Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for Instrumentation and Controls, focusing on calibration, repairs, and replacement.