UTILITY SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Designs, installs, repairs, programs, calibrates, and maintains electronic and computer-based Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, metering and recording instruments, controlling apparatus, data logging and display equipment, communications and telemetry equipment, gate controllers and other controlling devices in the wastewater treatment plant, water production wells, reservoirs, elevated tower sites and Sewer Lift Stations., * Trains employees in proper use and operations on SCADA control computers and related processes.

• Diagnoses malfunctions in a variety of electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoots and implements needed changes to computer software and hardware used in a SCADA and programmable logic controllers (PLC) environment.
• Monitors, repairs, programs, and upgrades control and processing computer.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and upgrades all desktops or laptop computers, servers, and alarm and gate control computer for department.
• Maintains records of instrumentation calibration data, process control and monitoring data for wastewater treatment plant and water production, and instrument maintenance and replacement data.
• Subject to emergency call- outs involving SCADA and Instrumentation system problems.
• Install, maintain, and upgrade the department’s Ethernet LAN to City Hall.
• Troubleshoots radios and telephones.
• Assists department with selecting computer applications, equipment, software, and instrumentation in establishing budget requirements.
• Develops control system programming using International Electric Code (IEC) standard programming languages for industrial automation (IEC 61131-3).

Empty heading The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position., Works under the broad policy guidance and direction of the Senior Utility System Specialist and Utilities Director.

High School Diploma or GED with (4) Years of related electronics experience such as electronic circuitry repair, installation, maintenance, metering or other related electronic technology., AssociatesDegreein electronics or relatedfield with (2) Years of related electronic experience as stated above. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Skilled in electrical andelectronic circuitry, makemathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions.
• Knowledge of methods, practices and tools used in installing, maintaining, repairing, testingandadjustingcomputers, programsoftware, metering, recording, and displayequipment.
• Knowledge of installation, maintenance and repairof instrumentation wiring, communication,computerhardware and software andother control andelectrical equipment.
• Workingknowledge of use andoperationof sophisticated measuringand testingdevices, handtoolsandequipmentofthe trade.
• Knowledge of computer-baseddata acquisitions and control systemsandsoftware used inaPLC and SCADAenvironment.
• Knowledge of a wide range of instrumentation systems,processes,andtechniques used inwastewater and water treatmentfacilities,including laboratoryprocedures.
• Ability to plan,layout and execute instrumentationandcomputer control work.Abilityto readandinterpret wiringdiagrams (schematics) and specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, mechanical and computer controlmalfunctions in typicalwastewater and water treatment equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot radio,antenna,andfiber optic SCADAcommunication problems.
• Ability to work independentlyandtocompletedailyactivities accordingto work schedule.
• Ability to effectivelycommunicateorallyand in writing.
• Ability to understand,followand transmit written andoral instructions.
• Ability to establish andmaintaineffective working relationshipswith Utilities personnel, ITpersonnel,Trafficpersonnel, vendors/manufacturers, and general public.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS Valid state issued driver’s license. Abilityto obtainandmaintainWasteWater IIcertification within 36 months of hire., The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25pounds or more and occasionally lift upto75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and perceive the full range of the color spectrum, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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• Military leave
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Bereavement leave
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays, * The City of Hobbs will provide 80% to 90% Heath Insurance Coverage from Single to Family coverage.
• Employees are eligible for 100% short-term disability coverage provided by the City of Hobbs.
• Employer PERA contributions 14.8% for general, 28.775% for HPD, 30.9% for HFD.
• CDL pay - $6,000 per year (if applicable).
• PTO accruals start at 12 hours per month (144 hours per year) and progressively increase based on years of service to 20 hours per month (240 hours per year) at year 21.
• Bilingual Pay - $1,500 dollar incentive per year upon completion of yearly proficiency test.
• Education Incentive - ($1,000, $4,000, $6,000 dollars - Associates, Bachelor’s, Masters; degree must be relevant to position and above the current minimum requirements of the held position).
• Longevity Pay - Begins at the completion of 10 years of service. Gradually increased.
• Retention Incentive - $600 incentive yearly with years 1-9 of completed service
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• Bereavement Leave - 5 days per calendar year per personnel rules guidelines.
• Military Leave - (120 hours per year for general, 183.75 per year for HPD, 360 hours per year for HFD).