NEOGOV · 1 day ago
SCADA Instrumentation Technician - Southwest Reclamation Facility
Bradenton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$27.61/hr - $41.41/hr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a SCADA Instrumentation Technician for the Manatee County Government's Utilities Department. The role involves operating, maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation and SCADA systems for the County's waste/water treatment facilities.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate/perform the implementation, coordination, supervision and maintenance of the SCADA Network
Responsible for configuring, documenting and programming of the automation and control systems
Responsible for all control aspects of in-house projects including design, programming, simulation, testing and start-up
Perform general electrical work such as program VFDs, troubleshoot motor control panels and pull wire occasionally
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of instrumentation of waste/water treatment plants, lift stations, and related facilities
Perform necessary adjustments and calibrations of instrumentation by using prepared chemical standards and portable electronic meters and related calibration equipment
Install new equipment and wires units according to electrical codes and schematics and diagrams provided; troubleshoot and make repairs to all existing equipment
Use test equipment such as multi-meters, digital voltmeters, digital calibrators, digital logic probes, oscilloscopes, SWR meters, TDR analyzers, frequency measuring meters and other pertinent electrical and electronic measuring devices
Calibrate all existing electrical equipment instruments with the use of calibration equipment mentioned above
Service and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, hydro-pneumatic and elector-pneumatic instrument/control systems
Prepare necessary records and reports; prepare drawings, sketches and schematics
Install, repair, maintain, and configure the radio telemetry system for all Manatee County lift stations, booster stations, monitoring wells, and elevated tanks (Demands on Area of Assignment)
Install, diagnose, repair lift station control panels or RTU control panels as necessary when electricians need assistance (Depends on Area of Assignment)
Install, maintain, diagnose and repair field instrumentation used in control systems or for data acquisition in the telemetry system. These may be, but are not limited to flow meters, pressure transmitters, level sensors, rain gauges, vibration sensors inclinometers, proximity switches, turbidimeters, PH sensors, chlorine, and ammonia analyzers. (Depends on Area of Assignment)
Design new control systems and new data acquisition monitoring applications when necessary
Bench test radio equipment to determine if it needs repair
Perform any training that needs to be given to new instrument technicians, as well as training of electricians and mechanics on any equipment
Perform other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent certificate of competency
Prior courses or technical training in electronics, instrumentation and controls required
Minimum of Five (5) years' experience in repair, inspection, adjustment, and calibration of electronic controls and instrumentation
Valid driver license required, with valid Florida Driver License within 30 days of hire
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Preferred
PLC & HMI programming, instrumentation, computer science and industrial controls highly desired
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellbeing Benefits
Miscellaneous Benefits
Paid Time Off
Insurance
Retirement
Career Wellness
Education Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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