Classified Ad Title:
W/WW Instrumentation and Control Specialist - Kingsport, TN

Post Date
2/16/2021

Expiration Date
4/19/2021

Details:
Position Title: 
W/WW Instrumentation and Control Specialist - Kingsport, TN

Position Description: 
Performs a wide variety of skilled tasks including installation, troubleshooting, repairs, modification, design, and calibration of instrumentation and metering equipment, SCADA, telemetry and electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities.

Duties/Responsibilities: 
• Maintains and repairs a variety of water and wastewater appurtenances including electronic controls, electric equipment and monitoring and metering equipment;
• Installs new PLCs and write programs for replacement of older, outdated models;
• Installs, configures and commissions variable frequency drives.
• Use laptop computer to trouble shoot, document, modify or correct settings and parameters for logic, relays and motors.  
• Installs, maintain and repair all components of SCADA and telemetry system.
• Test, calibrate and maintain records of electronic equipment. 
• Modify and implement computer software programs for data logging and control.
• Performs troubleshooting duties identifies and diagnoses operational problems and/or malfunctioning of equipment throughout the water and wastewater systems; 
• Tests, locates and repairs electrical circuits and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures utilizing schematic diagrams and test equipment Assists in all aspects of new facility planning including renovations and new construction;
• Participates in variety of meetings to review, discuss, and address concerns, issues, and resolve problems.
• Works closely with water or wastewater plant superintendents on maximizing plant efficiencies and operations;
• Performs other duties as assigned.


Education/Experience/Skills Required: 
• Knowledge of PLC logic and programming Allen Bradley PLCs
• Knowledge of VFD’s, PLC’s and their programming and troubleshooting; HMI programming and scripting; 
• Knowledge of radio’s and antenna systems; 
• Knowledge of LAN operation and troubleshooting; 
• Knowledge of materials, practices, and equipment used in water/wastewater transmission system operation, construction, maintenance , and repair activities; 
• Knowledge of the uses and capabilities of various water/wastewater transmission system maintenance related equipment; 
• Knowledge of the safe and proper use of all equipment, tools, and machines; 
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing; 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the public. 
• Knowledge of water plant and/or wastewater plant operations and processes; 
• Ability to read and comprehend diagnostic material; 
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, TOSHA, AWWA, NFPA, and Building codes.

Education and Experience: 
Associate’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics or related field minimum. 3 to 5 years’ experience as a journey level electrician. 1 to 3 years’ experience in the instrumentation field involving maintenance, calibration, installation and repair of electronics solid state controls, instrumentation, data communications and related equipment. Valid TN/VA Drivers License.  


Application Instructions: 
Please visit our website to apply online at www.kingsporttn.gov, under Job Openings.
Deadline for applications is February 28, 2021. EOE