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Great Lakes Water Authority

Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician (I)-2

Great Lakes Water Authority, Jefferson Twp, MI, United States


Compensation
$28.80 - $39.65
(Based on Experience)

Summary
We are looking for an Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician - Instrumentation (EICT-I) who will be crossed-trained to repair and maintain a variety of plant electrical and instrumentation equipment in the water and wastewater treatment plants, field services, pumping stations or other comparable installations. This position performs routine maintenance required as per scheduled maintenance planning, OSHA and/or MIOSHA regulations.

Job Responsibilities
  • Install, troubleshoot, replace, repair, test, assemble, and disassemble electrical and instrumentation equipment and devices at the water and wastewater treatment plant and other related facilities
  • Perform calibration, adjustment, and repair of equipment and devices
  • Install and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation equipment and devices for plant projects
  • Assist in conduit fabrication and installation of wire and cable. Maintain various records and prepare reports
  • Read and interpret plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, and system/network drawings
  • Provide detailed drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Perform shift work which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend and holiday assignments
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
  • Provide on the job training
Required Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Four (4) years of experience at Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician Level 1 or two (2) years of experience in the field or related area
  • Obtain 2,000 hours of on-the-job training in required field
  • Completion of approved instrumentation apprenticeship program preferred
  • International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Control Systems Technician Certification Level 1 or higher preferred
Other Requirements
  • A valid Michigan Driver License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain
  • Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to GLWA facilities and work sites


Essential Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, crouch, crawl, hit, push, pull and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength. This position also requires the ability to lift a minimum of sixty (60) pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods of time, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night. Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; perform scaffold, confined space, elevated and underground work. Employees will also be required to pass a bio-mechanical physical and vision test, yearly baseline physical and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate equipment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective 30 days after employment, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and team member discount programs. See the GLWA Benefit Guide for more information.

GLWA is an equal-opportunity employer.

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