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Great Lakes Water Authority

Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician (I)-1

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


Compensation
$18.97 - $27.51
(Based on Experience)

Summary
The Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician 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
  • Assist with calibration and adjustment 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
  • 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
Required Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of an approved instrumentation or electrical apprenticeship program •
  • International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Control Systems Technician Certification Level 1 preferred
  • Familiarity with equipment, operations, practices and safety precautions relevant to the water and wastewater treatment process
  • Must complete all requirements to advance to Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician Level 2 within four (4) years from a Level 1 designation
Other Requirements
  • A valid Driver's 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 their hands to handle, feel or operate the equipment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions 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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