SCADA/INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN - 40005580

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

**This position qualifies for the $6,000.00 sign on bonus**

***THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANYTIME. ***

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs technical and professional electrical and mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and related electronic equipment and systems in the County-owned Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant, Collection System and Well System.

Works under the general supervision of Utility Supervisor.

TYPICAL TASKS:

• Troubleshoots and repairs SCADA and programmable logic controller (PLC) equipment control systems and motor control circuits
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces electrical motors, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, gearboxes, pumps and other plant related equipment
• Enters preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance information into the computerized and maintenance management software
• Leads, trains and assists other plant staff in proper electrical safety procedures
• Maintains and repairs 480-volt electrical distribution systems and chemical feed systems
• Monitors the SCADA server
• Checks and calibrates electronic equipment
• Installs electrical raceway and wiring as needed
• Serves as Back-up Collection System Operator in Responsible Charge as needed
• Assist with performing the duties associated with the Senior Plant Maintenance Technician as required
• Completes special projects as assigned
• Performs related tasks as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the completion of high school supplemented by an apprenticeship or vocational training in the electrical/electronic field and a minimum 2 years of Industrial/Motor Control/SCADA experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain a NC Grade 1 Collections Systems Operator certification and a NCAWWA Class I Maintenance Technologist Certification within 18 months of employment.  Failure to obtain the required certification within the 18 month period may result in termination of employment. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.  Incumbent will be required to work on a rotating on-call schedule.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer