Control Systems Technician

Paducah Water operates a Class IVA municipal water treatment plant in Paducah, Kentucky, and is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Control Systems Technician. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, maintain, and repair all electrical and electronic equipment for the water treatment plant, booster stations, and water storage facilities.  Assist with other facility and equipment installations and repairs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Valid driver’s license.
2. Specialized Technical Degree in Instrumentation, Industrial Electricity, or Industrial Maintenance.
3. Two years of experience as an Instrument Technician and/or Industrial Electrician in an industrial plant or plant environment.
4. The ability to understand ladder logic, Ethernet Communications, and IP addresses.
5. Basic understanding of 4-20mA DC signals and interfacing with PLC controls.
6. Must be able to obtain a Kentucky Class IVA Water Treatment License upon eligibility.
7. Minimum of a Journeyman Commonwealth of KY Electrical License, with advancement to Master Electrician upon eligibility.

Benefits:

Paducah Water offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits, and more.

Pay:

• Entry Level (without licenses): $35.32/hour (90% of full rate)
• Full Scale (with licenses): $39.24/hour (100% of full rate)

Work Hours:

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday (eight-hour shift)
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed
• Emergency work may be required at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must participate in a two-week, 24-hour on-call rotation

Physical and Work Requirements:

Must participate in random drug testing program

Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 150 lbs.

Ability to work in varying weather conditions (hot and cold) 

Ability to work safely in environments with potential electrical, chemical, and mechanical hazards

Ability to climb and work at heights of up to 190 feet

How to Apply:

Visit http://www.indeed.com and search “Control Systems Technician”