Troubleshoots and maintains electrical, SCADA and control equipment for the well field, Purification Plant, Water Pollution Control Plant, water storage towers, booster station.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the development of the budget and makes recommendations for purchases and capital items to the appropriate division during the annual budget process.

• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical service to any facility within the Utilities Department.
• Troubleshoots and repairs control circuits at any facility within the Utilities Department.
• Troubleshoots and repairs SCADA equipment at any facility within the Utilities Department.
• Programs SCADA and control circuits at any facility within the Utilities Department.
• Instructs users of SCADA and control circuits at any facility within the Utilities Department.
• Calculates electrical loads for equipment and installs wiring.
• Determines equipment and supplies required for jobs by reading code books and blue prints.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the Electrical Code and Regulations and makes recommendations on their impacts to the City.
• Maintains inventory of supplies used and replaces as needed.
• Perform Operations & Maintenance duties as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

Ability to sit, stand and transport self from building to building. Ability to drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. Employee may work in extreme temperatures bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing in order to perform duties. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and electricity. Employee may be exposed to communicable diseases while completing tasks. Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs., climb stairs, climb elevated storage ladders up to 150ft in height and work effectively at that height, and open access hatches.

Employee communicates with other employees and the public, as necessary.

Ability to read operator's manuals, blue prints and schematics in order to maintain electrical, SCADA and control equipment throughout the Utilities Department in good working order. Skill in the operation of electrical and mechanical hand and power tools. Employee must perform mathematical calculations in order to determine electrical needs. Skill in writing to record results and track work. Will be on-call.

High school diploma or equivalent required plus two years of experience. A valid Apprentice Electricians license from the State of Texas or have successfully completed 12 college hours of electronics coursework would be preferred. Valid Texas driver's license required. Must also obtain a valid state of Texas class 'C' or above water works license.