AECOM Water is actively seeking an Electrical Technician to join our busy team in Akron, OH.
This position will perform hands-on instrumentation and controls (I&C) maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and technical support for water and wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. The role will work with field instrumentation, control systems, industrial networks, and associated electrical equipment to diagnose issues, maintain reliable system operation, and complete assigned maintenance and project tasks. The position will work under the direction of the I&C Superintendent and engineering staff while continuing to develop technical expertise in instrumentation, control systems, Ethernet/fieldbus networks, device programming, and industrial automation technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Works under superintendent, able to fill role of small team lead. Will train under superintendent.
- Independently performs complex technical work utilizing instructions, drawings, schematics, device documentation, computer software, electronic meters, network analyzers, and other tools. Responsible for completion of each work order assigned, or project task. Will be involved in training and advising other technical personnel. Will perform data entry, record keeping, as-built drawings, utilizing computer software. Will perform project and business level functions.
- Demonstrate Math skills including arithmetic, algebra, trig and calculation used in signal conditioning, scaling, device programming
- Willingness to work in a waste treatment plant, performing I&C and maintenance tasks, while outdoors, in all weather.
- Willingness to be trained and directed by I&C supervisor and engineer in I&C technology, practice, installation, troubleshooting and repair
- Required to learn and advance personal knowledge and skills in the I&C field, control systems, Ethernet, fieldbus, video systems
- Required to advise, share and train other team members in specialized skills, and learn new skills from others.
- Required to possess current computer skills in Windows, MS Office Excel and Word, cabling, etc.
- Demonstrate understanding and ability to work with software applications, install, troubleshoot and utilize vendor software, establish USB, Ethernet, and other types of data connections from tools, equipment and analyzers to computers.
Physical requirements:
- Position requires the ability to maintain situational awareness and recognize and respond to visual and audible safety indicators, warnings, alarms (such as but not limited to confined space gas detector alarm sound), etc. and perform job in a safe manner.
- Position frequently requires manual hand dexterity to work with very small wires, 1/10" terminals and components, without damage.
- Frequently remove 100-200lb manhole lid with the assistance of a hook tool, perform gas checks and enter manhole.
- Position requires wearing and utilizing the associated personal protective / safety equipment, including but not limited to body harness, gloves, eye and hearing protection, respirator, biohazard suit, electrical arc flash suit, safety boots, hard hat, face shield.
- Frequently ascend/descend a ladder or scaffolding in a reasonable time.
- Frequently pull upward with 50 lbs force to clean sensor wells, pull tools upward, and other similar tasks.
- Occasionally work in confined spaces that require ducking/crawling under 3 ft high horizontal obstacles.
- Frequently carry 40 lb weight, unassisted (such as tools or equipment, load or unload or carry them from point to point or possibly carry steps), 500 ft, in 5 minutes or in a reasonable time.
- Frequently perform mechanical work tasks, handle and utilize a 2 lb hammer, hammer drill, drill press, reciprocating saw, manual conduit bender, conduit threading tool, 2 ft pipe wrench.
- Possess license to operate a public road vehicle. Operate company light duty truck/vehicle, safely.
- Occasionally work at 20 – 30 feet heights such as roofs.
- This position requires working outdoors on uneven terrain and in variable climate conditions including heat, snow, cold, wind, etc. in the Midwest region.