Acquisitions Management, Analysis Skills, Calibration, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Flow Meter, Forestry, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Maintenance Services, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Public Works, Security Equipment, Technical Drawing, Technical Writing
Are you a curious individual that likes to learn how things work? Does troubleshooting & analyzing a problem motivate you? Are you looking for a new career & like industrial technology? If this is you, then you may find working in the Instrumentation Maintenance Branch of Fairfax County’s Wastewater Mgmt. at the Noman M. Cole Jr Pollution Control Plant located in Lorton, Va. a good fit for you.
Responsibilities include:- Assists in preventive maintenance & repairs of instrumentation and electronic equipment such as flow, level, and analytical measuring devices. These include doppler and transit time flow meters, magnetic flow meters, differential pressure flow meters, ultrasonic level meters, pressure level meters, PH analyzers, dissolved oxygen analyzers, ORP analyzers, turbidity analyzers, oxygen analyzers, and total hydrocarbon analyzers.
- Reads simple technical manuals or drawings & complete repairs from them.
- Works alone on the least technical instrumentation in the I& E field covering repairs, troubleshooting problems & preventive maintenance.
- Documents work completed in a computer-based work order system. Orders spare part and perform other duties as required.
- Assists in maintaining the continuous emission monitoring system on the incinerator stacks.
- Assists in calibration and repair on sensor and alarm systems for oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, explosive gas (methane), and fire detection systems.
The ideal candidate: will be detail oriented and have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work independently.
Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES).
DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.
Benefits: Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.
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Note: Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties.
*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Instrumentation Technician I position.Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Agency: DPWES Wastewater Management
Location: WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIV, 9399 RICHMOND HWY, LORTON (JP04)