Location: all cities,CO, USA
Anticipated Hiring Range: $15.90 - $23.00
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.
Job Summary:
The City of Greeley Water & Sewer Department is seeking a professional who is committed to working with a team of professionals who are dedicated to enhancing Greeley's leadership role in the Colorado water community. The successful incumbent will be innovative, enjoy challenges, and seek a position with significant responsibility and opportunity for advancement in the Water & Sewer Division.
The Instrument & Controls Intern will report to the Instrument and Electrical Lead and plays a vital role in providing service to water and wastewater control systems for 9 reservoirs, 2 filter plants, 1 wastewater plant, 3 finished water reservoirs, and 100s of miles of transmission, distribution, and lift stations serving a community of over 100,000. Work will be performed primarily at various sites around Greeley.
This individual will be assisting the I&C technicians in installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of electrical/electronic and pneumatic equipment, instruments, computer system and related controls, as well as maintains and troubleshoots complex technical systems that may be located near/in high voltage and/or potentially hazardous processes and equipment.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
Minimum Requirements:
* Valid Colorado driver's license
* Ability to read and comprehend English and perform basic mathematical calculations.
* Basic knowledge of electrical or automation equipment desired.
* Presently participating in an apprenticeship program or pursuing studies in electrical/automation or a closely related field at a college.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Knowledge of SCADA software, Allen Bradley PLC software.
* Knowledge of National Electric Code, NFPA
* Ability to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in developing written communications including Standard Operating Procedures
* Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal
* Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems
* Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
* Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly
* Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness
* Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
* Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed
* Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects
* Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results
Essential Functions:
* Operates hand tools, power tools, electronic and electrical tools
* Assist in, repair, and calibrate electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic transmitting and controlling systems
* Repairs and replaces fuses, breakers, motor starters, motors, and other electrical parts.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Work Environment
* Work location is a combination of field (85%) and office (15%)
* Exposure to adverse weather conditions
* Exposure to various types of machinery noise some high decibel requiring the use of preventative hearing protection
* Frequent interaction with office and field staff
* Exposure to hazardous chemicals
* Exposure to high voltage systems
* Employee is subject to extreme cold/hot with temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour; consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity
* Employee is subject to driving City vehicle in all weather conditions
* Employee may be asked to drive personal vehicle for business purposes.
* Employee may be required to wear protective clothing or gear
* Employee is subject to working alone and/or with groups and/or attending meetings.
* Employee spends extended periods of time at fixed workstation
* May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings
* May be required to work early mornings, overtime, holidays, evenings, shifts, or weekends
* Frequent interruptions and required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines
* Occasional contact with the public--in person, via email/telephone, sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations with internal/external customers
* Dangerous to considerable hazards reflect a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury, e.g., performing field activities on un-level, rocky and slippery surfaces, risk of drowning
* Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data/figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading of printed materials; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices--graphs and gauges; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes and identifying materials necessary to complete maintenance on equipment
* Mobility to inspect work sites for compliance with plans and specifications
* Manual dexterity to operate computers, tools, equipment, and vehicles
* Flexibility enough to bend, twist and reach as to load and unload equipment, supplies or tools
* Stamina and strength enough to lift and move up to 50 lbs. for extended distances
* The essential functions of this job require frequent balancing, bending/stooping, carrying/lifting light to heavy objects, climbing, fingering, grasping, repetitive motion, hearing, sitting, standing, talking, and walking.
* Occasionally the employee will be required to pull, push, reach, feel temperature, and kneel.
EOE Statement: The City of Greeley 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.
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