Instrument Technician - West Point TLT
Instrument Technician - West Point TLT
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10-05-2025
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Job Description
Summary
This position is open to all qualified candidates.
This recruitment will hire one (1) vacant TLT/SDA positions withan anticipatedduration of up to 2 years.This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the classification in the following6 months.
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has a staffing need for experienced and technically proficient Industrial Instrument Technician at our West Point Treatment Plant. If you are looking for the ability to grow in the instrument field this opportunity will utilize and expand your electrical instrumentation skills working on a large variety of systems and projects. As a mission critical employee our efforts directly support operations as we collaborate with other plant crafts to resolve issues and achieve common goals.
About the Role:
The responsibilities of this role include performing a wide variety of highly skilled technical journey level duties to design construct maintain troubleshoot and modify computerized systems electrical electronics pneumatics hydraulics and related instrumentation. This role will be involved in a variety of large and small scale plant reliability improvement projects.
About the Team:
The wastewater treatment division carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strives to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. The instrumentation and electrical group are a critical component within the wastewater treatment division helping to fulfill the countys mission to protect the regions water air land and natural habitats.
Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Instrument Technician you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy training comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Troubleshoot repair calibrate and maintain all plant computer electronic pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation control and monitoring systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance modifications upgrades analysis and diagnostics on DCS SCADA PLCs SLCs HMIS telemetry and networking with proprietary protocols. Apply electronic theory digital electronics and PID control strategies.
- Work with operations personnel engineers and suppliers to explain the function of processes and procedures needed for the operation of new equipment.
- Review or modify blueprints and shop drawings to conform with established plant standards. Assist in inspection of instrumentation installed by contractors. Witness and assess loop commission testing.
- Make recommendations on purchasing and inventory requirements for all instrument related equipment and determine appropriate inventory of spare parts for instrumentation.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of instrumentation and electronics (typically found in a fouryear apprenticeship program two years of college level training or an equivalent combination of education and work experience).
- Knowledge of the application of physics and chemistry techniques and principles; Knowledge of the application of mathematical techniques and principles including algebra trigonometry and geometry for performing duties of this classification.
- Knowledge of the installation configuration and maintenance of analyzers/sensors control system computers single loop controllers signal converters distributive and supervisory control systems detection equipment/sensors fuses indicators isolators programmable logic controllers pneumatic equipment process control equipment receivers recorders relays rotometers flow transmitters level transmitters pressure transmitters temperature transmitters signal conditioning equipment small motors switches tachometer generator thermocouples Resistance Temperature Device (RTDs) transformers control valves pneumatic and electric actuators and positioners
- Knowledge of Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control loops including single loop controllers and configuration. Knowledge of soldering techniques and principles
- Knowledge of the techniques necessary to analyze industrial processes for the design modification troubleshooting and repair of plant control instrumentation.
- Skill in utilizing a computer and associated software applications including word processing spreadsheets databases single loop controller (SLC) and programmable logic controllers (PLC). Working knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) including networking and interconnect protocols.
- Action Oriented: Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a cando attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues.
- Manages Ambiguity: Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change; Is calm and productive even when things are up in the air; Deals constructively with the problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
- Collaborates: Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done; Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others.
- Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings: oneonone small and large groups or among diverse styles and position levels; Attentively listens to others; Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
- Manages Complexity: Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations; Uncovers root causes to difficult problems; Evaluates pros and cons risks and benefits of different solution options.
- Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions even in the absence of complete information; Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decisionmaking criteria and principles.
- A valid unencumbered Washington State Drivers License.
- Additional licenses certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.
- Demonstrated work experience (three years) in a journey level industrial instrumentation or related field such as electronics.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Work Location: West Point Treatment Plant 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle WA 98199
- Work Schedule: This fulltime position works a 40hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and required to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division)
- Duration:This recruitmentaimsto fill one TermLimited Temporary (TLT) positionswithananticipatedduration of up to 2 years. Ifthe position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed theirinitialprobation they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.
- Physical Requirement:Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds use ladders and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors.
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.
To apply submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment please contact Helen David HR Analyst at
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Guided by ourTrue North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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