NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Instrumentation & Controls Technician- Utility Systems Department
Port St Lucie Florida 34983, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $62K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This role involves technical work in water and wastewater treatment facilities, focusing on the maintenance, installation, and repair of instrumentation and process control equipment to ensure operational efficiency and public trust.
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Responsibilities
Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations
Oversees lift station start-ups and ensures proper operation and communication to plant
Works with plant operators to understand plant processes
Troubleshoots and repairs PLC, HMI, and RF problems
Regular and punctual attendance
Maintains PLC and RF programs monthly, files, schematics, and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals
Completes corrective and preventative maintenance work orders
Performs calibration of instrumentation and process control equipment at water and wastewater treatment facilities utilizing all test equipment
Troubleshoots and repair process and control equipment on a rotating on-call basis
May assist in maintaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) switches, hubs and appurtenances related to the SCADA Network
May assist with troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of PLC, HMI, and RF problems
May assist with troubleshooting, installing windows operating systems and server software /hardware
Other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required
Two (2) years' experience installing, calibrating, and maintaining electronic instruments, measurement, and control workbench required
Documented training in Instrumentation/Process Control required
International Society of Automation (ISA) Electrical to Instrumentation Cross Training Boot Camp required to be completed within six (6) months from date of hire
Industrial Instrument Certificate or ability to obtain required within one (1) year from date of hire
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of a clean driving record required
Considerable knowledge and ability to operate complex test and calibration equipment and to interpret results
Considerable knowledge and understanding of electronic controls and circuits
Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices and testing equipment used in instrumentation repair and maintenance work
Considerable knowledge of control loops and analog signals
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public
Ability to focus on the positive in every situation
Ability to stay centered when challenged
Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization
Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to follow through with assigned tasks
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in electronics preferred
Prior water/wastewater utilities experience preferred
Benefits
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave: 1-3 years- 10 days
Vacation Leave: 4-9 years- 15 days
Vacation Leave: 10-19 years- 20 days
Vacation Leave: 20+ years- 25 days
Personal Days: 2 days for non-exempt employees per year
Personal Days: 3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time: FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
Sick Time: PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan: The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan.
Retirement Plan: Employee contributes 1%
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Optional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement
Optional Benefits: Flexible Spending Account
Optional Benefits: Wellness Program
Optional Benefits: Health Reimbursement Account
Optional Benefits: Employee Assistance Plan
Optional Benefits: Supplemental Life
Optional Benefits: Legal insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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