Acquisitions Management, Analysis Skills, Calibration, Control Systems, Forestry, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laptop PC, Maintenance - Electrical, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Public Works, Pumps, Record Keeping, Recycling, Retirement Plan, Security Equipment, Technical Research, Test Equipment
Are you a curious individual that likes to learn how things work? Does troubleshooting & analyzing a complex problem motivate you? Do you have fun improving things? If you identify with these traits, you may find working in Fairfax counties’ wastewater instrumentation group at Noman M. Cole Jr. Water Recycling Facility in Lorton a fulfilling career experience.
Responsibilities include:- Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems and components associated with flow, level, and analytical measuring devices.
- Calibrates maintains, and repairs wastewater treatment plant instrumentation.
- Assists Instrumentation Technician III in the installation, repairs, and programming of programmable logic controllers (PLC), digital valve networks, and other complex process control systems.
- Performs independent action to troubleshoot and repair the plant process control systems.
- Responsible for the proper setting and operation of pressure, level, motion, and status switches that interlock to the process control systems.
- Maintains the continuous emission monitoring system on the incinerator stacks.
- Performs calibration and repair on sensor and alarm systems for oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, explosive gas (methane), and fire detection.
- Utilizes electronic test equipment such as laptop computers, volt/ohm/ amp meters, digital manometers, and a variety of specialty calibrators to verify the accuracy and proper operation of the plant equipment.
- Keeps accurate records of calibrations and correction maintenance.
- Uses a laptop computer for troubleshooting, and researching technical information related to field installations.
- Documents work completed in a computer-based work order system.
- Performs other duties as required.
Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us here to learn more about us.
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.
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.
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.
We are committed to investing in our employees and providing:- A defined-benefit retirement plan
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement
- A LiveWell wellness program supporting holistic wellbeing
- Career development opportunities in a large, supportive, and innovative public agency
Please review our awesome benefits:
DPWES is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future responsible for maintaining more than 3,000 miles of sanitary sewers, 60+ pump-stations, and a NACWA Platinum Award winning 67 million gallon per day treatment plant.
Note: Position works in the DPWES, Wastewater Treatment Division, located at 9399 Richmond Hwy. Lorton, Virginia.
*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Instrumentation Technician II position.Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Agency: DPWES Wastewater Management
Location: WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIV, 9399 RICHMOND HWY, LORTON (JP04)