Instrument Tech South Plant

Renton, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 101190 - 128265

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary: This position is open to all qualified candidates

About the Role:

This position performs a variety of highly skilled journey-level workthat isconsidered mission criticalin the support ofoperationsby constructing troubleshootingmaintainingand conducting preventive maintenance programs on a wide variety ofinstrumentation and controlsat a wastewater treatment facility includingall collectionpumpingand regulating stations. This role with a focus on SCADA programming and maintenanceworksboth independently and in collaboration with other instrument techs skilledtradesand plant operations staff.Our goal isto meet the NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitin the water treatment system.To ensure a safe work environmentour crew membersuseappropriate PPEand proper Lock-Out Tag Out procedures around electrical mechanical and environmental hazards. We alsoprovide training to workin Permit-Required Confined Spaces.Our group supports many new Capital projects that update and replace ourcontrol systems andwastewater infrastructure.

About the Team:

The Instrument Crew is an integral part of the maintenance group and along with operations our focus is the treatment ofwastewater. We protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and cleaning wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a healthy Puget Sound region.

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 c omprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

Perform preventative maintenance modifications upgrades analysis and diagnostics on DCS SCADA PLCs SLCs HMIS telemetry and networking with proprietary protocols. Apply electronic theory digitalelectronicsand PID control strategies.
Troubleshoot repair calibrate andmaintainallelectronic pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation control and monitoring systems.
Work with operations personnel engineers and suppliers to explain the function of processes and procedures needed for the operation of new equipment.
Assist in inspection of instrumentation installed by contractorsas well aswitnessingand assessingloop commission testing.Reviewmodifyand updatedrawingstoconform with established plant standards.
Make recommendations onpurchasingsparesand inventory requirements for all instrument related equipment

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

Completion of an apprenticeship program or two years of technicalschooling in instrumentation and/or theequivalent related experience.
2 years of industrial experience at the journey level as an instrument technician.
2 yearsDCS / SCADAprogramming.
PLC troubleshooting and programming.
Ability to read adapt andmodifyblueprints and shop drawings.

Competencies You Bring:

Ensures Accountability-Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Action Oriented-Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.

Manages Ambiguity-Operating effectively even when things are notcertainor the way forward is not clear.

Communicates Effectively-Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Directs Work-Providing direction delegating and removing obstacles to get work done.

Required License:

A valid unencumbered Washington State Drivers License

It Would be Great if You Also Bring:

Certificate in instrumentationand control
Programming experience with Ovation/ Emersoncontrols
Allen Bradley PLC and panel-view programming experience
Device-NET experience
Telemetry experience
Wastewater experience.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location: Onsite at the South Treatment Plant -1200 Monster Rd SW Renton WA 98057
Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour 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 and be on a rotating call list after a 9-month probationary period
Union Representation:This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).
Physical Requirement:Incumbents perform fieldwork at a wastewater treatment plant and associated off-site facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds work in confined spaces kneel crawl walk and climb using ladders catwalks and stairways work indoor and outdoor in open tanks and vaults and around noxious odors and high noise levels.

Application and Selection Process:

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
Optional Resume(will be reviewed if submitted)
Optional Cover Letter(will be reviewed if submitted)

Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:

Dan Sherman
HR Analyst

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Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.Guided by our True 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 Americans and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ individuals people living with disabilities and veterans.

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SummaryThis position is open to all qualified candidatesAbout the Role:This position performs a variety of highly skilled journey-level workthat isconsidered mission criticalin the support ofoperationsby constructing troubleshootingmaintainingand conducting preventive maintenance programs on a wide ...