Indeed and other 3rd party application sites may strip many of the questions that are required to be answered, and this will hold up the hiring procedure. For a quicker application procedure please copy/paste the following to proceed directly to the City of Hutchinson Jobs page: https://hutchgov.applicantpro.com/jobs/Imagine if you were given an opportunity to connect with others who work to keep our community the most livable and safe it can possibly be. If you have mechanical and computer skills, you may be a great addition to our Utilities team. Make a difference with the City of Hutchinson!Under the general supervision of the Water Production Supervisor, an Engineering Systems Technician will perform or assist in a variety of responsible duties in the design, programming, testing, maintenance, repair and calibration of the City's SCADA (Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition) systems.Essential FunctionsPerform daily inspections and makes necessary adjustments and repairs on all instrumentation and control systems used to monitor and/or operate the Wastewater Treatment facility, Water Treatment Facility; water production stations, pressure stations, water storage tanks and wastewater lift stations;Perform functional tests, routine maintenance and preventive care for electronic control equipment which includes programmable logical controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs) variable speed drives, switch gear equipment, radio telemetry systems etc. Diagnose, troubleshoot, update, and repair malfunctioning recording and transmitting devices, etc;Perform routine calibration and configuration control on electronic equipment; Maintain calibration and system integrity records as required; Perform and monitor installation and/or modifications of instrumentation and control systems for conformance with plans and specifications, and assure proper operation; Modify, design, and change control circuits as required to support additional systems or to sustain temporary operations;Provide direction for outside contractors, engineers and vendors for installation and/or specialized control systems maintenance; Inspect contractor/vendor installations for compatibility and functionality with control systems interface;Monitor inventory levels, assist in preparations of requisitions and purchase required materials, parts, and services needed for repairs; Monitor performance of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and respond as necessary; Maintain required reports;Update the asset management system and review system reports for pending work orders, backlog work request and preventive maintenance schedules; Prepares schematics and records of installed system parameters; Documents system changes, performance and failures as needed;Works with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases including water & wastewater systems. Uses & assists other staff with the use of GIS programs.Provides software administration through support of Cityworks asset/work management in various City departments. Trains users, answers questions, troubleshoot problems, perform required maintenance and assist in system upgrades.RequirementsEducationHigh School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years technical training in electronic maintenance is desirable.ExperienceMinimum of one to two years of related experience in electronics and/or radio equipment repair and installation.Licenses/CertificationsMust possess and maintain a valid Driver's License with a good driving record.Benefits:Health, Dental & Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts: Medical & Dependent CareRetirement: KPERS & 457 Retirement Savings PlanInsured DisabilityLife Insurance & Optional Voluntary Life InsuranceDeath BenefitService Connected DeathVacation Leave, Sick Leave, Wellness Day, Floating Holidays & CityDesignated HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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