W/Ww Instrumentation & Control Specialist

Salary : $53,601.60 Annually
Location : Kingsport, TN
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2024-1-2
Department: Public Works
Division: W / WW Plant Operations
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Purpose
Performs a wide variety of skilled tasks including installation, troubleshooting, repairs, modification, design, and calibration of instrumentation and metering equipment, SCADA, telemetry and electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities.
Essential Functions

• Maintains and repairs a variety of water and wastewater appurtenances including electronic controls, electric equipment and monitoring and metering equipment;
• Installs new PLCs and write programs for replacement of older, outdated models;
• Installs, configures and commissions variable frequency drives.
• Use laptop computer to trouble shoot, document, modify or correct settings and parameters for logic, relays and motors.
• Installs, maintain and repair all components of SCADA and telemetry system.
• Test, calibrate and maintain records of electronic equipment.
• Modify and implement computer software programs for data logging and control.
• Performs troubleshooting duties identifies and diagnoses operational problems and/or malfunctioning of equipment throughout the water and wastewater systems;
• Tests, locates and repairs electrical circuits and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures utilizing schematic diagrams and test equipment Assists in all aspects of new facility planning including renovations and new construction;
• Participates in variety of meetings to review, discuss, and address concerns, issues, and resolve problems.
• Works closely with water or wastewater plant superintendents on maximizing plant efficiencies and operations;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE Fanuc, Schneider and Toshiba.
• Knowledge of VFD's, PLC's and their programming and troubleshooting; HMI programming and scripting;
• Knowledge of radio's and antenna systems;
• Knowledge of LAN operation and troubleshooting;
• Knowledge of materials, practices, and equipment used in water/wastewater transmission system operation, construction, maintenance , and repair activities;
• Knowledge of the uses and capabilities of various water/wastewater transmission system maintenance related equipment;
• Knowledge of the safe and proper use of all equipment, tools, and machines;
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
• Knowledge of water plant and/or wastewater plant operations and processes;
• Ability to read and comprehend diagnostic material;
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, TOSHA, AWWA, NFPA, and Building codes.

Education and Experience
Associate's Degree in Electrical, Electronics or related field minimum. 3 to 5 years' experience as a journey level electrician. 1 to 3 years' experience in the instrumentation field involving maintenance, calibration, installation and repair of electronics solid state controls, instrumentation, data communications and related equipment. Valid TN/VA Drivers License.
City of Kingsport
Full-time Employee Benefit Summary
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: The normal period of probation for new employees shall be six (6) months with the exception of Police and Fire which shall be twelve (12) months
PAYROLL: Mandatory direct deposit
VACATION: Vacation is based upon length of service the preceding calendar year. New employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (equates to 80 hours in a 12 month period)
HOLIDAYS: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
SICK LEAVE: Employee receives credit for eight (8) hours of sick leave at the end of each month. May be used for personal or immediate family illness. Maximum accrual of 1040 hours.
LIFE INSURANCE: Provided by the City at no cost to employee. Coverage begins 1st of the month following 30 days of employment and equals base annual salary rounded to the next thousand.
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE: -optional- Coverage equals base annual salary. Monthly premium cost based upon employee's age and salary.
DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE: -optional- Additional $5,000 or $10,000 coverage available
LONG TERM DISABILITY: -optional- Coverage begins first month after 90 days employment. Monthly premium is shared 50/50 by employee/City.
HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN: Single and Family coverage provided by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of TN. Premiums are 70% City / 30% Employee and paid biweekly on a pre-tax basis.
DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN: Employee, +Spouse, +Children, and +Family coverage provided by Delta Dental of TN and premiums are 100% Employee and paid biweekly on a pre-tax basis.
VISION INSURANCE PLAN: Employee, +Spouse, +Children, and +Family coverage provided by Davis Vision. Premiums are paid by the employee on biweekly pre-tax basis.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: -optional- Medical spending and dependent care spending accounts. Contributions are on a pre-tax basis.
RETIREMENT- ICMA RC 401(a) with ICMA RC 457(b) SUPPLEMENT: Membership is mandatory; 5% contribution required by employee; 5% contribution by the City; employee can do an additional contribution and the City will match up to an additional 3%.