What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical/Electronics Tech position at City of Midland?
Troubleshoots and maintains electrical, SCADA and control equipment for Water Pollution Control Plant and appurtenances. This includes all security, process control, instrumentation, industrial radio frequency (RF) communications and data monitoring aspects for the wastewater system for the City.
Budgetary Responsibilities:
Assists in the development of the budget and makes recommendations for purchases and capital items to the appropriate division during the annual budget process.
Budgetary Responsibilities:
Assists in the development of the budget and makes recommendations for purchases and capital items to the appropriate division during the annual budget process.
- Troubleshoots and repairs electrical service, motor control, and lighting circuits at any facility within the Utilities Department.
- Troubleshoots, repairs and programs SCADA equipment at any facility within the Utilities Department.
- Installation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and testing of power generation and distribution equipment and rotating equipment.
- Evaluates and recommends changes to the SCADA master plan. Researches, analyzes and recommends system design criteria, including design of interfaces for existing and new equipment and software.
- Instructs users of SCADA and motor control circuits at any facility within the Utilities Department.
- Calculates electrical loads for equipment and installs conduit and wiring according to current codes.
- Keeps abreast of changes in the Electrical Code and Regulations and makes recommendations on their impact to the City.
- Maintains a backup of current load files, HMI screens, and other associated software.
- Maintains inventory of supplies used and replaces as needed.
- Performs Operations & Maintenance duties as assigned
- Performs related duties as required.
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, squat, and transport self from building to building. Ability to drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. Employee will work in seasonal temperatures bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing in order to perform duties. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and electricity. Employee may be exposed to communicable diseases while completing task. Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs., climb stairs, climb storage ladders up to 150 ft. in height, work effectively at that height and open access hatches.
Employee communicates with other employees and the public, as necessary.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Ability to read operator's manuals, blue prints and schematics in order to maintain electrical, SCADA and control equipment throughout the Utilities Department in good working order. Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems ranging from 24VDC to 600 VAC. Skill in the operation of electrical and mechanical hand and power tools. Employee must perform mathematical calculations in order to determine electrical needs. Skill in writing to record results and track work. Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Will be on-call night and weekends.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
High school diploma or equivalent required plus two years of experience. Valid Texas driver's license required. Must also Obtain a valid state of Texas class "C" or above wastewater license.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Ability to read operator's manuals, blue prints and schematics in order to maintain electrical, SCADA and control equipment throughout the Utilities Department in good working order. Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems ranging from 24VDC to 600 VAC. Skill in the operation of electrical and mechanical hand and power tools. Employee must perform mathematical calculations in order to determine electrical needs. Skill in writing to record results and track work. Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Will be on-call night and weekends.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
High school diploma or equivalent required plus two years of experience. Valid Texas driver's license required. Must also Obtain a valid state of Texas class "C" or above wastewater license.
Salary : $54,221
