Chief Electrical Instrum Tech

Salary: WWFG.09N($28.38 - $34.06) / hr

Work Hours:  Monday – Friday, 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*

Work Location: 455 Moccasin Bend Rd.

FLSA Status:  This is an Non-Exempt position.

Department:  Wastewater

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for serving as a shift supervisor and participating in daily maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment associated with wastewater, storm water and leachate transportation and treatment. Duties include supervising subordinate staff, operating and conducting repairs on electrical instrumentation and equipment, maintaining and repairing electrical distribution equipment, creating and operating plant computerized control systems, programming and modifying control systems and developing and implementing work processes and procedures. Work requires limited supervision.

SERIES LEVEL: 
The Chief Electrical/Instrumentation Technician is the second level of a two level electrical instrumentation series.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Supervises lower level electrical/instrumentation technicians on an assigned shift to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.

Supervises and participates in the operation of equipment utilized to perform repairs on electrical equipment and instrumentation at wastewater plant facilities.

Maintains and repairs electrical distribution equipment, ranging from low to high voltage.

Evaluates, supervises and participates in the troubleshooting and repair of electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems and equipment, determining appropriate approach and methodology to resolve equipment malfunctions or breakdowns.

Coordinates closely with plant operations to instruct operators on new system installations and upgrades.

Prepares and maintains a variety of databases, logs and records related to equipment repairs and operational activities.

Creates and operates plant computerized control systems to assess the performance of controls and maintain and repair computerized controls at pumping stations and on wastewater equipment.

Programs and modifies computer controls for pumping stations and waste treatment equipment.

Creates, modifies and distributes wiring diagrams, system schematics and operational manuals.

Assess the performance and functionality of equipment in order to develop replacement control systems; gather required information on equipment performance and develop cost estimates for in-house builds or new OEM control systems.

Provides technical counseling and feedback to design engineers, vendors and external contractors working on projects related to plant equipment and associated systems.

Develops and implements emergency management procedures related to electrical outages, maintenance and operations.

Uses, carries and answers their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Associate's Degree with coursework emphasis in Electrical Maintenan