Industrial Instrument Technician - West Point

Industrial Instrument TechnicianThis is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the same classification. If no qualified transfer-eligible candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered. This recruitment will hire for two positions. In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Industrial Instrument Technician at the West Point Treatment Plant Career Service vacancies within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next six months.Looking for a challenging, but rewarding, opportunity as an Industrial Instrument Technician? King County's Wastewater Treatment Division has current openings at our West Point Treatment Plant. This position will be part of a combined Instrumentation and Electrical Team. You'll 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.The role of an Industrial Instrument Technician for King County's 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.King County's 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 service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. The instrumentation and electrical group are a critical component within the wastewater treatment division helping to fulfill the county's mission to protect the region's water, air, land and natural habitats.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 kingcounty.gov/equity.Apply 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 DutiesWhat You Will Be Doing: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.Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain all plant computer, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation, control, and monitoring systems.Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsQualifications You Bring: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, rotameters, flow transmitters, level transmitters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, signal conditioning equipment, small motors, switches, tachometer generator, thermocouples, Resistance Temperature Device (RTD's), 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.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.Workplace Exposures:Outdoors environment during wet weather, confined space and maybe exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors.Competencies you bring:Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Required Licenses:A valid, unencumbered Washington State Driver's License.It Would be Great if You Also Bring:Completion of a technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent training that clearly demonstrates journey-level instrumentation and control statusProgramming experience with Ovation DCS ControlsAllen Bradley PLC and panel-view, programming experienceTelemetry experienceWastewater experienceSupplemental InformationWorking Conditions:Work Location: 1 400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with 4-10hr or 5-8hr schedule options available. This position is overtime eligible. This position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions and be on a rotating call list upon completion of a 9-month probationary period. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.Union Representation: This position is represented by SEIU Local 925.Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from qualified transfer-eligible employees in the same classification. If no qualified transfer-eligible candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered. 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 one or more panel interviews.Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment: (subject to change)