Instrumentation and Control Specialist
Job Description:
The James City Service Authority seeks career minded individuals to perform experienced work maintaining and repairing control system equipment such as electrical, electronic, microprocessor and variable frequency drives, electro-mechanical, power generation and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) components.
Responsibilities: Performs advanced design, maintenance, repair and installation of electrical/mechanical equipment and systems in well and lift station facilities including motors, motor controllers, power distribution systems, SCADA/telemetry, generators, engines, pumps and other associated mechanical systems; installs upgrades of existing SCADA/telemetry systems; Redesigns and rewires control systems in water production and wastewater collection facilities; designs and modifies control circuits for new and relocated electrical equipment systems; Installs and maintains variable frequency drives, modular programmable logic controllers and solid-state controllers; Performs control and instrumentation work on power generation equipment to include automatic bus transfer switching systems; diagnoses electrical problems with pumps and motors and repairs if possible; Performs repair and installation on low voltage direct current SCADA/telemetry interface; performs electronic repairs and adjustments to SCADA/telemetry circuit boards; Performs electrical construction projects such as conduit installation and installs control panels and motor controllers.
Requirements: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree in electronics or a closely related field; extensive related experience in electronics or instrumentation; Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria; Must possess a valid Journeyman Electrician License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or be able to demonstrate and verify appropriate knowledge level and experience.
For a complete job description to include all job requirements and to apply; please visit our career center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
