Intern II - Instrument and Controls

Salary Range: $18.40 $23.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley Water & Sewer Department is seeking an intern who is interested in working with a team of professionals who are dedicated to enhancing Greeleys leadership role in the Colorado water community. The successful incumbent will be innovative enjoy challenges and seek a position with significant responsibility and opportunity for advancement in the Water & Sewer Division.

The Instrument & Controls Intern will report to the Instrument and Electrical Lead and plays a vital role in providing service to water and wastewater control systems for 9 reservoirs 2 filter plants 1 wastewater plant 3 finished water reservoirs and 100s of miles of transmission distribution and lift stations serving a community of over 100000. Work will be performed primarily at various sites around Greeley.

This individual will be assisting the I&C technicians in installation calibration maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic and pneumatic equipment instruments computer system and related controls as well as maintains and troubleshoots complex technical systems that may be located near/in high voltage and/or potentially hazardous processes and equipment.

Experience Knowledge Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid drivers license license with two 2 years of driving experience and a clear driving record (MVR and background check required).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic knowledge of electrical or automation equipment preferred.
• Currently participating in an apprenticeship program or pursuing studies in electrical/automation or a closely related field at a college level preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of SCADA software Allen Bradley PLC software.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code NFPA.
• Ability to read understand and follow instructions in English or the ability to demonstrate equivalent proficiency is essential for safety on the job.
• Ability to use proper grammar spelling and punctuation in developing written communications including Standard Operating Procedures.
• Collaboration skills including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc. and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to facilitate interaction communication and teamwork between others.
• Oral written and listening communication skills including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages information concepts and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines manage appointments create schedules coordinate and facilitate meetings and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work meet deadlines and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic positive problemsolving attitude and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to selfstart and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Analytical and problemsolving skills including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results.

Essential Functions:

• Operates hand tools power tools electronic and electrical tools.
• Assist in repair and calibrate electronic mechanical and pneumatic transmitting and controlling systems.
• Repairs and replaces fuses breakers motor starters motors and other electrical parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: NA

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work location is a combination of field 85 and office 15.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Exposure to various types of machinery noise some high decibel requiring the use of preventative hearing protection.
• Frequent interaction with office and field staff.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Exposure to high voltage systems.
• Employee is subject to extreme cold/hot with temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour; consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
• Employee is subject to driving City vehicle in all weather conditions.
• Employee may be asked to drive personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Employee may be required to wear protective clothing or gear.
• Employee is subject to working alone and/or with groups and/or attending meetings.
• Employee spends extended periods of time at fixed workstation.
• May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites sometimes in formal settings
• May be required to work early mornings overtime holidays evenings shifts or weekends.
• Frequent interruptions and required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines.
• Occasional contact with the publicin person via email/telephone sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations with internal/external customers.
• Dangerous to considerable hazards reflect a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury e.g. performing field activities on unlevel rocky and slippery surfaces risk of drowning.
• Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data/figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading of printed materials; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devicesgraphs and gauges; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes and identifying materials necessary to complete maintenance on equipment.
• Mobility to inspect work sites for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Manual dexterity to operate computers tools equipment and vehicles.
• Flexibility enough to bend twist and reach as to load and unload equipment supplies or tools.
• Stamina and strength enough to lift and move up to 50 lbs. for extended distances.
• The essential functions of this job require frequent balancing bending/stooping carrying/lifting light to heavy objects climbing fingering grasping repetitive motion hearing sitting standing talking and walking.
• Occasionally the employee will be required to pull push reach feel temperature and kneel.
  

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