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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Instrumentation & Controls Electrician

Missoula, Montana

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

The City of Missoula is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Electrician to support the operation and reliability of wastewater treatment facilities. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and modernizing critical infrastructure while collaborating with engineers and operations staff on system improvements and safety initiatives.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot all electrical equipment including, Motor Control Centers (MCC’s), variable-frequency drives (VFD’s), PLC’s, and instruments and control associated with operating blowers, pumps, actuators for process equipment

Modify and update existing control panels for equipment and control changes

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot communication and network protocols including DeviceNet, Ethernet, Modbus, and radio telemetry systems which include 900 MHz and 5GHz transmitters, repeaters, and radio links for SCADA monitoring and control

Perform de-energized electrical work on large motors and buildings; maintain motor controls and starters, including reduced voltage and VFD; troubleshoot de-energized high voltage and print readings

Assist with various aspects of production, including overseeing contracted work including major upgrades

Maintain critical spares inventory for PLC and radio communications; perform cost comparisons, write recommendations for approvals, orders, and inventories hardware and supplies

Communicate effectively with Superintendents with recommendations related to electrical and PLC hardware additions, upgrades, modifications, etc

Operate and maintain generators, system transducers, and flow controls; perform electrical lockouts

Assist with energy management

Participate in the development and preparation of operational, maintenance, and capital budgets

Maintain maintenance programs database and production records

Observe established safety and health protocols, including traffic control, confined space entry, and power equipment operation

Communicate with the public to address inquiries and complaints

Operate and maintain various hand tools, equipment, vehicles, computers, and other technology to perform operations and maintenance functions within the wastewater facilities

Utilize and maintain maps, blueprints, wiring schematics, and sketches

Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and other operations staff to design and implement system upgrades or modifications to improve efficiency and reliability

Perform other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications

Qualification

PLC programmingSCADA systemsElectrical troubleshootingVFD operationCommunication protocolsElectrical safety standardsTime managementTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to six (6) years of water or wastewater utility, telemetry, or electrical experience, or another relevant field

Must have a valid Montana driver's license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Must have a state-issued master-level electrician's license, or master-level certification in instrumentation or industrial electronics from widely recognized organizations such as, the International Society of Electronic Technicians (ISCET), International Society of Automation (ISA), or the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) International, or an acceptable equivalent certification

Must have Allen Bradley and Rockwell PLC associated software experience and training, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire

Preferred

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Manufacturers Technical Representative certification to build UL approved industrial control panels, preferred

Benefits

Market-Competitive Salary

Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities

$0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage

$10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy

Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident

Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program

Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness.