Instrumentation & Control Specialist - Water Services Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

The Water Services Department is seeking to fill multiple openings for the Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Specialist classification. This classification performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of all types of electronic instruments and automatic process control equipment used in a water/wastewater treatment system. Examples include, but are not limited to, ultrasonic metering devices, remote terminal units, laboratory analytical equipment, and a wide variety of electronic measuring instruments.

Additional duties include:

• Evaluating the utility and condition of electronic systems and equipment such as, alarm, life safety networks, building automation, and carbon monoxide measuring and alert systems.
• Checking equipment, including test instruments, used for preventative maintenance and to ensure compliance with EPA requirements for potable water. Instructing and providing on-the-job training on instrumentation equipment and maintenance for peers, I&C apprentice employees, and Operations/Maintenance staff.

This recruitment will fill I&C Specialist vacancies at multiple locations. Reporting locations will be determined by the Hiring Manager.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of:
  • Electrical safe work practices.
  • Programmable Logic Controllers and peripheral equipment.
  • Specifications such as Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) loop diagram, electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, one-line diagrams, and blueprint interpretation.
  • Electrical theory, electrical components, temperature detection circuitry, pressure detection circuitry, level detection circuitry, flow detection circuitry, hydraulics, and position indication circuitry.
• Ability to:
  • Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to repair equipment.
  • Lift arms above shoulder level to repaid equipment.
  • Climb ladders or steps to access equipment in confined spaces.
  • Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements to maintain equipment.
• Willingness to:
  • Work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
  • Work a stand-by rotation by the end of the probationary period.
  • Direct and provide on-the-job training on instrumentation equipment and maintenance for peers, I&C apprentice employees, and Operations/Maintenance staff.

SALARY

Pay Range: $28.86 to $42.64 per hour.

Hiring Range: $28.86 to $35.08 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of analog and digital industrial control equipment, industrial electronics and test equipment or computer and peripheral equipment.
• An Associate's degree in electronics may substitute for a maximum of one year of experience.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here .
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.
• These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Completion of an accredited electronics program, technical school degree, AA in electronics, or equivalent military training.
• Experience in/with:
  • Basic chemistry.
  • Fluid flow concepts.
  • Process control circuits.
  • Automation, process/motor controls.
  • The application of NFPA 70E and OSHA guidelines.
  • Calibration or maintenance of electronic flow, level, or pressure equipment.
  • Troubleshooting, inspecting, analyzing, and repairing electrical/electronic systems.
  • Reading, understanding, and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
  • Use of multimeters for checking AC/DC and analog (4 to 20 mAmp) signals, and the applicable safety requirements.
  • Use of technology (such as WAM, SAP, and Oracle) to monitor workflows and manage assets.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes September 24, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Instrumentation & Cont Spec, JC:51130, ID#55520, 09/10/2024, USM, RG, Benefits:002

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