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Metro Nashville Government Industrial Electronics Technician 1- MWS Operations in Nashville, Tennessee
Industrial Electronics Technician 1- MWS Operations
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Industrial Electronics Technician 1- MWS Operations
Salary
$59,551.62 Annually
Location
Nashville, TN
Job Type
Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number
C216 FY24
Department
Metro Water Services
Opening Date
05/10/2024
Closing Date
6/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
This position may be located in a Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant or in Field Services in the Metro Water Services Operations division. The primary duties of this position will be installing, operating, trouble-shooting, maintaining, and repairing electronics equipment and systems. Position will require work performance in a field setting.
Work requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. Employees will be required to work indoors and outside in all weather conditions in potentially hazardous conditions, and may be exposed to chemicals and other contaminants.
Employees at Metro Water Services work around the clock to ensure high quality drinking water, and the best in storm water management and wastewater treatment for the residents of Nashville-Davidson County and some surrounding areas. It takes electricians, chemists, engineers, mechanics, information technology workers, customer service representatives and more working together to service more than 176,000 water, 190,000 stormwater and 189,000 sewer accounts.
Typical Duties
Repairs, installs, maintains, tests/trouble-shoots and services electronic equipment (process instrumentation and control systems) at water and sewer treatment plants and pumping stations. Equipment examples include: Variable Frequency Drives, Flowmeters, level measurement devices, pressure transducers, Industrial Control Components, and MWS private radio network (SCADA).
Reads and correctly interprets diagrams, blueprints, electronic construction drawings, and equipment specifications.
Uses testing equipment to assist with determining proper course of action.
Maintains logs of all repair and maintenance activities.
Orders parts and equipment as directed.
Inspects completed jobs for quality assurance.
May resolve and/or troubleshoot complex problems pertaining to equipment usage.
Ensures safety of self, other employees, and property.
Maintains personal tools and equipment to established safety standards.
Consults with vendors/manufacturers for purchase quotations, maintenance, and repair of systems and equipment.
Assists other crafts (mechanical and electrical) in pulling equipment for repair, running conduit and performing emergency equipment maintenance.
Maintains accurate work records.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in Electronic Technology or similar degree from an accredited college or university.
OR
High School Diploma and two (2) years of experience maintaining and repairing electronic equipment.
LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid Driver License
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience troubleshooting and repairing Industrial Control Systems (ABB, Citect, Wonderware, Allen Bradley, and/or Schneider Electric-Modicon)
Experience with equipment, materials, methods, and tools used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment
Knowledge of all hazards and related safety precautions
Skill in operating simple to complex electronic equipment
Skill in interpreting complex blueprints and written diagrams
Experience reading and comprehending complex technical manuals
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
01
Do you have a valid Driver License?
Yes
No
02
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
No Diploma
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
03
If you have an Associate's Degree or higher, list the type of degree and major.
04
How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing industrial electronic equipment?
No Experience
Less than a year
One year
Two or more years
05
Briefly describe your experience repairing and maintaining industrial electronic equipment.
06
Are you willing and able to perform the physical requirements for the position such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. Employees will be required to work indoors and outside in all weather conditions in potentially hazardous conditions, and may be exposed to chemicals and other contaminants.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx
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