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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking candidates to fill a Utility Plant Specialist, Instrument and Control position in the Wastewater Treatment Division. The selected candidate will be a dedicated and focused self-starter who will maintain advanced electronic equipment knowledge associated with the public utility systems, be able to troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and install instrumentation and electronic equipment devices.

• Installing, repairing and maintaining advanced electronic equipment;
• Servicing and performing preventative maintenance on various analytical equipment at the utility plant;
• Calibrating and repairing variable frequency drives, gas monitors and various in-process instruments;
• Researching and recommending replacement/upgrade systems;
• Maintaining up to date data in asset management;
• Performing administrative tasks, compose work orders per CMMS; electrical schematics; blueprint reading; and simple technical documents;
• Periodically monitoring the SCADA network for faults, alarms and equipment status;
• Keeping detailed records with a computerized maintenance management system;
• Providing feedback to the Section supervisor;
• Assisting other utility trades, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of Electronic and electrical principles; pneumatic and hydraulic principles; reading electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and loop drawings; calibration principles, measurement accuracy, and motor theory; and motor speed controls such as variable frequency drives, soft starts, DC drives and step transformers Knowledge of Wastewater Treatment Facility. Calibrate and install flow, level, temperature, and pressure Transmitters. Communication VIA current loops and digital communications: HART communication and networks; Understand the methods and techniques of a SCADA Systems database management and administration.

Demonstrated skills troubleshooting electrical circuits; reading and understanding drawings, blue prints, and maps; reading electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and loop drawings; using and operating various equipment safety and correctly; basic use of a computer.

Demonstrated ability to use appropriate hand tools; perform circuit board repairs; follow ladder logic, structured text programs, and Boolean logic; prepare flowcharts and diagrams to specify in detail the order of each operation; create schematics/diagrams/drawings in support of documentation and problem solve.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• One year of experience for entering the lowest zone as set up in the Broad Band program, additional experience is required for higher zones;
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire;

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• An Associate's Degree or completion of a certified technical college program;
• Three (3) or more years of experience with electrical/mechanical systems;
• Ability to read blue prints and electrical schematics, shop drawings, simple technical documents and write brief reports;
• Demonstrated skills troubleshooting, calibrating and repairing process controls, SCADA and low voltage equipment;
• Electronic Technical / Military Electronic Technical School is a plus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push objects, pull objects, lift, use fingers and grasp objects. The working conditions may include exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases and potentially hazardous chemicals, hazardous physical conditions and extreme temperatures. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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