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Industrial Instrument Technician
This position is open to all qualified candidates. About the role: This position performs a variety of highly skilled journey-level work that is considered mission critical in the support of operations by constructing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and conducting preventive maintenance programs on a wide variety of instrumentation and controls at a wastewater treatment facility, including all collection, pumping, and regulating stations. This role, with a focus on SCADA programming and maintenance, works both independently and in collaboration with other instrument techs, skilled trades, and plant operations staff. Our goal is to meet the NPDES, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, permit in the water treatment system. To ensure a safe work environment, our crew members use appropriate PPE and proper Lock-Out Tag Out procedures around electrical, mechanical, and environmental hazards. We also provide training to work in Permit-Required Confined Spaces. Our group supports many new Capital projects that update and replace our control systems and wastewater infrastructure. About the Team: The Instrument Crew is an integral part of the maintenance group, and along with operations, our focus is the treatment of wastewater. We protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and cleaning wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a healthy Puget Sound region. Commitment to Equity, Racial, and Social Justice: 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. 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. What You Will Be Doing: Perform preventative maintenance, modifications, upgrades, analysis, and diagnostics on DCS, SCADA, PLC's, SLC's, HMI'S, telemetry and networking with proprietary protocols. Apply electronic theory, digital electronics, and PID control strategies. Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain all electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation, control, and monitoring systems. Work with operations personnel, engineers, and suppliers to explain the function of processes and procedures needed for the operation of new equipment. Assist in inspection of instrumentation installed by contractors as well as witnessing and assessing loop commission testing. Review, modify, and update drawings to conform with established plant standards. Make recommendations on purchasing spares and inventory requirements for all instrument related equipment. Qualifications You Bring: Completion of an apprenticeship program, or two years of technical schooling in instrumentation and/or the equivalent related experience. Two years of industrial experience at the journey level as an instrument technician. Two years DCS/SCADA programming. PLC troubleshooting and programming. Ability to read, adapt, and modify blueprints and shop drawings. Competencies You Bring: Ensures Accountability- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Action Oriented- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Manages Ambiguity- Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear. Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Directs Work- Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Required License: A valid, unencumbered Washington State Driver's License. It Would be Great if You Also Bring: Certificate in instrumentation and control. Programming experience with Ovation/Emerson controls. Allen Bradley PLC and panel-view, programming experience. Device-NET experience. Telemetry experience. Wastewater experience. Working Conditions: Work Location: Onsite at the South Treatment Plant - 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and required to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions and be on a rotating call list after a 9-month probationary period. Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division). Physical Requirement: Incumbents perform fieldwork at a wastewater treatment plant and associated off-site facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, work in confined spaces, kneel, crawl, walk, and climb using ladders, catwalks, and stairways, work indoor and outdoor, in open tanks and vaults, and around noxious odors and high noise levels. Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. 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 a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews. To apply, submit a complete application, optional resume, and optional cover letter. Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Dan Sherman, HR Analyst, dasherman@kingcounty.gov.
This position is open to all qualified candidates. About the role: This position performs a variety of highly skilled journey-level work that is considered mission critical in the support of operations by constructing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and conducting preventive maintenance programs on a wide variety of instrumentation and controls at a wastewater treatment facility, including all collection, pumping, and regulating stations. This role, with a focus on SCADA programming and maintenance, works both independently and in collaboration with other instrument techs, skilled trades, and plant operations staff. Our goal is to meet the NPDES, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, permit in the water treatment system. To ensure a safe work environment, our crew members use appropriate PPE and proper Lock-Out Tag Out procedures around electrical, mechanical, and environmental hazards. We also provide training to work in Permit-Required Confined Spaces. Our group supports many new Capital projects that update and replace our control systems and wastewater infrastructure. About the Team: The Instrument Crew is an integral part of the maintenance group, and along with operations, our focus is the treatment of wastewater. We protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and cleaning wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a healthy Puget Sound region. Commitment to Equity, Racial, and Social Justice: 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. 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. What You Will Be Doing: Perform preventative maintenance, modifications, upgrades, analysis, and diagnostics on DCS, SCADA, PLC's, SLC's, HMI'S, telemetry and networking with proprietary protocols. Apply electronic theory, digital electronics, and PID control strategies. Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain all electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrumentation, control, and monitoring systems. Work with operations personnel, engineers, and suppliers to explain the function of processes and procedures needed for the operation of new equipment. Assist in inspection of instrumentation installed by contractors as well as witnessing and assessing loop commission testing. Review, modify, and update drawings to conform with established plant standards. Make recommendations on purchasing spares and inventory requirements for all instrument related equipment. Qualifications You Bring: Completion of an apprenticeship program, or two years of technical schooling in instrumentation and/or the equivalent related experience. Two years of industrial experience at the journey level as an instrument technician. Two years DCS/SCADA programming. PLC troubleshooting and programming. Ability to read, adapt, and modify blueprints and shop drawings. Competencies You Bring: Ensures Accountability- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Action Oriented- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Manages Ambiguity- Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear. Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Directs Work- Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Required License: A valid, unencumbered Washington State Driver's License. It Would be Great if You Also Bring: Certificate in instrumentation and control. Programming experience with Ovation/Emerson controls. Allen Bradley PLC and panel-view, programming experience. Device-NET experience. Telemetry experience. Wastewater experience. Working Conditions: Work Location: Onsite at the South Treatment Plant - 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and required to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions and be on a rotating call list after a 9-month probationary period. Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division). Physical Requirement: Incumbents perform fieldwork at a wastewater treatment plant and associated off-site facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, work in confined spaces, kneel, crawl, walk, and climb using ladders, catwalks, and stairways, work indoor and outdoor, in open tanks and vaults, and around noxious odors and high noise levels. Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. 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 a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews. To apply, submit a complete application, optional resume, and optional cover letter. Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Dan Sherman, HR Analyst, dasherman@kingcounty.gov.