Industrial Instrument Technician West Point
Industrial Instrument Technician West Point
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Looking for a challenging but rewarding opportunity as an Industrial Instrument Technician King Countys Wastewater Treatment Division has current openings at our West Point Treatment Plant. This position will be part of a combined Instrumentation and Electrical Team. Youll have the opportunity to use and expand your technical skills while continuing to grow in the Instrumentation field. Work can be sometimes independent or part of a team setting as part of the overall Operations and Maintenance Team. As a mission critical employee for King County our efforts directly support operations as we collaborate with other crafts and work groups to resolve plant issues and achieve common goals. This position comes with competitive pay and excellent benefits that include generous time off.
About the Role:The role of an Industrial Instrument Technician for King Countys Wastewater Treatment Division includes performing a wide variety of highly skilled/technical journey-level duties to maintain troubleshoot and modify computerized systems electrical electronics pneumatics hydraulics and related instrumentation including installing integrating/programming maintaining and repairing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) communications systems Distributed Control Systems (DCS) components Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control loops and equipment throughout wastewater systems and facilities.
This role will be involved in a variety of large and small scale plant reliability improvement projects.
About the Team:
King Countys 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 strive to deliver outstanding services through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. The instrumentation and electrical groups 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.
About the Wastewater Treatment Division:Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1000 employees engaged in planning designing building and operating treatment facilities our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers andoperatea well-managed agencythat services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development fostering prosperity in our region. Ifyourepassionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
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
Troubleshoot repair calibrate and maintain all plant computer electronic pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation control and monitoring systems. Perform installation preventative maintenance modifications upgrades analysis and diagnostics on DCS SCADA PLCs SLCs and HMIs telemetry and networking with proprietary protocols. Apply electronic theory digital electronics and proportional integral derivative (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 shop drawings and process documentation 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 spare parts inventory for instrumentation.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of instrumentation and electronics (typically found in a four-year apprenticeship program two years of college level training or an equivalent combination of education and work experience).
- Demonstrated work experience (three years) in a journey-level industrial instrumentation or related field.
- 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.
Competencies You Bring:
- Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- 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.
- Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
- Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one 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.
- Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Required Licenses:
- ValidWashington State Drivers License.
- 2-year technical degree/certification in Instrumentation and Control or completion of a 4-year apprenticeship program.
- Additional licenses certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.
It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:
- Programming experience with Ovation DCS Controls
- Allen Bradley PLC and panel-view programming experience
- Telemetry experience
- Wastewater experience
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.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Work Location: West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle WA 98199
- 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.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).
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.
- Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited for an in-person assessment at the West Point Plant facility.
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 Rodney Dungo HR Analyst at
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To Apply
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
