Posted on Feb 16, 2024
Employees in this class are responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled tasks; Installs, maintains and repairs process instrumentation such as pH, ORP, DO and temperature instruments; some lab instrumentation such as pH & spectrophotometer; electronic equipment, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration units; communications equipment including telephone, telemetry, and two-way radios; and computer systems such as PLCs, loop controllers and a large distributed control system; and gas detection equipment. Is exposed to a wastewater biological and chemical hazardous environment. Is exposed to high voltage on occasion. Performs related work as required.
 
Operations & Maintenance Division
Industrial Controls Technician III | Grade 6 | $54,400.00 - $87,000.00*
Industrial Controls Technician II | Grade 8 | $62,200.00- $99,500.00*
Open: February 16, 2024, ▪ Close: Opened Until Filled
*One position is available; to be filled based on the candidate’s qualifications.
 
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Industrial Controls Technician II
  • Administrative: Updates work orders in UOSA’s CMMS and uses other computer applications (Outlook, Word, Excel); Coordinate with other sections and divisions as required.
  • Maintenance Activities: Performs, maintenance, installations, and repairs of various field equipment including, but is not limited to, process instrumentation such as pH, ORP, DO and temperature instruments, some lab instrumentation such as pH & spectrophotometers, electronic equipment, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration units, communications equipment including telephone, telemetry, and two-way radios, computer systems such as PLCs, loop controllers and a large distributed control system, gas detection equipment, pneumatic and electronic controllers, level measuring devices, flow measurement equipment, chart recorders;
  • Tools and Equipment: Uses various tools to perform maintenance tasks using specialized tools; May operate a carry deck crane, aerial platform lift, and a forklift.
  • Safety: Practices proper safety procedures; Performs work in confined spaces as requested.
Industrial Controls Technician III
  • Administrative: Uses computer applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and tablets; Keeps adequate records of work activities; As assigned, performs non-technical duties (housekeeping etc.) with less supervision.
  • Maintenance Activities: Assists other technicians with the maintenance, installations, and repairs of various field equipment including, but is not limited to, process instrumentation such as pH, ORP, DO and temperature instruments, some lab instrumentation such as pH & spectrophotometers, electronic equipment, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration units, communications equipment including telephone, telemetry, and two-way radios, computer systems such as PLCs, loop controllers and a large distributed control system, gas detection equipment, pneumatic and electronic controllers, level measuring devices, flow measurement equipment, chart recorders;
  • Tools and Equipment: Learns to use various tools to perform maintenance tasks; Learns to use a carry deck crane, aerial platform lift, and a forklift.
  • Safety: Practices proper safety procedures; Performs work in confined spaces as requested.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Industrial Controls II:
  • Must have good knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials used to perform the tasks described herein.
  • Must have working knowledge of safety hazards, and PPE as it applies to the assigned work.
  • Must have the ability to interpret and work from drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, O&M manuals, and process schematics.
  • Must be honest, helpful, respectful, courteous, patient, reliable, creative, organized, and have a sense of humor.
  • Must endorse UOSA’s published core values.
  • Must have good troubleshooting skills.
  • Must have basic computer and tablet skills. Good skills in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) are desirable.
  • Must understand basic mathematics.
  • Basic knowledge of electronic theory and/or air conditioning and refrigeration theory is desirable:
  • Familiarity with computers, computer systems architecture, and computer-operated instruments.
  • Must have the ability to communicate clearly and comprehend oral and written instructions.
  • Must be able to perform physical requirements of position to include extensive walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, and carrying 75 pounds.
  • Must have sufficient color perception to distinguish colors.
  • Must meet all confined space requirements.
 
Acceptable Education, Training & Experience:
  • Completion of high school or a GED and a minimum of 4 years of industrial instrumentation, computers, controls, HVAC, or communications systems experience is required; Two-year relevant vocational school or college training is desired; Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent for the position will be considered. The position has minimum experience and education qualifications requirements. You may substitute years of professional work and relevant education for the minimum qualifications.
 
Additional Requirements:
  • Possession of a vehicle operator's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
  • Required to be on call when scheduled and must be able to work overtime as required to meet the needs of the plant and collection system.
 
Requirements: Industrial Controls Technician III:
  • Must have working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials used to perform the tasks described herein.
  • Must have working knowledge of safety hazards, and PPE as it applies to the assigned work.
  • Must have the ability to interpret and work from drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, O&M manuals, and process schematics.
  • Must be honest, helpful, respectful, courteous, patient, reliable, creative, organized, and have a sense of humor.
  • Must endorse UOSA’s published core values.
  • Must be computer literate and be able to use a computer and a tablet. Good skills in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) are desirable.
  • Must have basic knowledge of mathematics:
  • Basic knowledge of electronic theory and/or air conditioning and refrigeration theory is desirable:
  • Familiarity with computers, computer systems architecture, and computer-operated instruments.
  • Must have the ability to communicate clearly and comprehend oral and written instructions.
  • Must be able to perform physical requirements of position to include extensive walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, and carrying 75 pounds.
  • Must have sufficient color perception to distinguish colors.
  • Must meet all confined space requirements.
 
III: Acceptable Education, Training & Experience:
  • Completion of high school or a GED and a minimum of two years of industrial instrumentation, computers, controls, HVAC, or communications systems experience is required; Two-year relevant vocational school or college training is desired; Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent for the position will be considered. The position has minimum experience and education qualifications requirements. You may substitute years of professional work and relevant education for the minimum qualifications.
Additional Requirements:
  • Possession of a vehicle operator's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must be able to work overtime as required to meet the needs of the plant and collection system.
The vacancy notice does not imply that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed in the position. Please request a full job description from the HR Department via email at good.jobs@uosa.org.

*DOE-Starting salary will be between minimum and midpoint in the range. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, physical exam, and background check paid for by UOSA.

In order to be fully considered for the position, all applicants must submit a complete online application along with an updated resume via the UOSA website: Uosa.org/Careers > Candidate Profile.
Once logged into your profile, click on Find Jobs in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, followed by Search for Jobs. Review the vacancy and apply for the position.
 
 
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