Position Summary

Under limited supervision, manages all aspects of the electrical and mechanical control equipment and computer software and hardware associated with water treatment facilities for the City of Cañon City.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are central to the job or are the reason the position exists, and the employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. This list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manages the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA systems, Local Area Network, and electronic instrumentation for the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) operations. Develops and implements improvements to and utilization techniques for electronic WTP systems. Diagnoses and resolves programming and operational issues or problems. Enhances programming to improve functionality. Diagnoses, repairs, and calibrates electronic measurement equipment, control systems, and local area network relating to treatment processes.
Coordinates and manages engineers, contractors, and suppliers regarding electronic systems operations and improvements. Reviews engineering design drawings and proposals to ensure compliance with operating requirements. Prepares bid specifications for new systems and related equipment. Ensures that plant operation level is sufficient to meet state regulations. Oversees or assists with installation and testing of electronic systems.
Develops objectives and requirements for electrical and electronic hardware and software to serve future WTP needs. Documents problems and solutions, technical issues, and modifications to WTP. Generates periodic and special reports for management or regulators. Provides technical expertise regarding plant electrical and electronic systems. Guides activities of maintenance personnel. Trains employees on electrical/electronic systems as needed. Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow up as needed.
Performs related duties as established by law or ordinance or as reasonably directed by the City.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The essential duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. The below list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all knowledge, skills and abilities that are required.

Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of water treatment and associated plant monitoring equipment types, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of electrical engineering, electrical circuitry, and equipment.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local electrical code standards pertinent to water treatment plants.
Knowledge of computer operation and computer applications associated with water treatment operations.
Knowledge of mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, including piping and instrumentation diagrams.
Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment related to water treatment and electrical equipment.
Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to build effective relationships as needed with employees, government officials, contractors, vendors, and the public.
Skilled in managing PLC, SCADA systems, Local Area Networks, and electronic instrumentation for water treatment operations.
Skilled in diagnosing and resolving programming and operational issues or problems in electronic WTP systems.
Skilled in developing and implementing improvements to electronic WTP systems.
Skilled in coordinating and managing engineers, contractors, and suppliers regarding electronic systems operations and improvements.
Skilled in reviewing engineering design drawings and proposals.
Skilled in preparing bid specifications for WTP electronic systems.
Skilled in installing and testing electronic systems.
Skilled in developing electrical and electronic hardware and software requirements.
Skilled in documenting problems, solutions, technical issues, and plant modifications.
Skilled in generating periodic and special reports.
Skilled in providing technical expertise regarding plant electrical and electronic systems.
Skilled in training employees on electrical/electronic systems.
Skilled in the use of hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and computers.

Education And Experience

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or Colorado State Licensed Journeyman Electrician preferred.
One year of water or wastewater treatment controls experience.
Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Licenses/Certifications

Class C Water Operator Certificate or ability to obtain within three years from date of hire.

Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record required.
Colorado State Journeyman Electrician License (Desired).

Physical Activities: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works in an office setting with occasional local travel. This position requires light physical exertion and the normal range of motion, dexterity, and vision.

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Water Treatment Plant Systems Specialist