What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN- UTILITY SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE position at Town of Cary?
At Cary, we believe in putting people first, fostering evolution, and working smart to build a vibrant and innovative community. We empower individuals at all levels to lead and make meaningful contributions to the success of our town. If you share our values and have a passion for technology and problem-solving, we invite you to join our team as an Electronics Technician I.
In this role, you will perform complex technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and electrical/electronic control systems throughout the Cary Remote Wastewater Facility Infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for testing, maintaining, and implementing electrical/electronic control systems, field instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA networks, and the repair of industrial and municipal electrical systems. This position is part of our career ladder program, providing opportunities for advancement as you demonstrate increasing expertise and skills in the field. Join us and help maintain the vital infrastructure of a forward-thinking community!
USM positions are designated as "critical positions", meaning employees are required to report to work during adverse weather or other emergency situations, to ensure continued operation of the facility.
*This position will report daily at/near 400 James Jackson, Cary NC 27513.
Performs scheduled calibration and routine checks of meters, chart recorders, electronic control valves, circuit boards, motor control centers, pumps, motors, and complicated instrumentation equipment.
Maintains automatic controls at various wastewater pump station facilities.
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on all electrical and electronic equipment, including pumps and Level indicators.
Makes recommendations on equipment or instrumentation needed for use in upcoming budgets.
Designs, tests, implements and maintains SCADA system; develops trends from SCADA historian.
Maintains all records associated with instrumentation which include daily, weekly, and monthly flows.
Responds to failure in any of the electrical systems and makes necessary replacements or repairs.
Performs equipment upgrades and modifications.
Purchases electrical and electronic material or equipment as necessary.
Installs new equipment; pulls new service connections for motors, etc.
Serves as facility liaison, working with integrators and Town staff.
Maintains Electronics parts inventory and backups of all facility PLC programs.
Provides training to facility staff.Performs other job-related tasks as required.
Comprehensive knowledge of the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic components of water and wastewater treatment plants and pump station equipment; comprehensive knowledge of personal computers; comprehensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the work; comprehensive knowledge of the principles of cellular communications; ability to read and understand schematic and circuit wiring diagrams; ability to work independently; capable of troubleshooting network issues; ability to use and care for tools used in the testing and repair of instruments and control devices; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic problems; ability to work under adverse weather conditions. Work in this class is medium to heavy work and may require exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and unpleasant surroundings. An employee must have the physical agility to move about freely including climbing stairs and ladders and crawling into tight spaces. Moderate to heavy lifting is required in performing the work. Visual acuity is necessary to perform paperwork, read gauges, and make repairs. An employee must also be able to hear, talk, and smell. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, possess team spirit, and work closely with electrical, maintenance and operations staff. |
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an associate's degree program with a degree in electronics and considerable maintenance experience including the repair and maintenance of electronic and electrical equipment in a large industrial or municipal environment. Experience reading electrical schematics. Experience with the operation of wastewater pump stations. |
Salary : $55,765 - $86,445
