Utility Instrumentation & Mechanic Foreman

Description Hiring Salary: $53,560-$66,955 HIRING NOW! Utility Instrumentation & Mechanic Foreman Join the Gloucester County Public Utilities Department to contribute to delivering reliable and safe utility services to our community.

• 12 paid holidays a year
• Paid training & educational opportunities
• Excellent health insurance coverage & other great pretax benefits & supplemental insurances
• Wellness Activities

Under general supervision, performs administrative, supervisory, and complex skilled and technical work in the installation, maintenance, calibration, repair and replacement of instrumentation and control systems and equipment in the Gloucester County water treatment and wastewater collection systems, and coordinates the procurement of parts. Work involves the use of hand and power tools.

Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in completion of assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy and firmness when communicating with contractors, vendors, customers, and the general public.

May be designated responsible for specific water and/or wastewater facilities.

Reports to Utility Supervisor.

Job Highlights

• Supervises and, depending on assignment, participates in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of assets at various Utility facilities.
• Inspects, designs, calibrates, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs and conducts preventative maintenance on electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic instrumentation and control devices.
• Provides cost estimates, evaluates resource needs, and managed the effective deployment of resources.
• Designs, fabricates, installs, and repairs new instrumentation systems; reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to include Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), ladder logic and proportional integral (PI) controls.
• Coordinates internal projects and ensures adherences to safety regulations.
• Operates hand tools, power tools and industry-specialized tools.
• Manages preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Prepares a variety of technical reports and develops schematic drawings as needed.
• Maintains records and files related to installation, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment.
• Responds to after-hours calls on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

For a complete job description: Utility Instrumentation & Mechanic Foreman Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma/GED.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in mechanical and maintenance work to include repair, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps, motors, control valves and control systems; and two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in water and/or wastewater systems preferred.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester. County Driving Standards.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical. Position subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure incumbent meets physical job requirements.
• Possession of OSHA 10 Hour Card (General Industry or Construction) or obtain within six (6) months of employment in the position.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), preferred.

To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and three (3) professional references. Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

& Drug Free Workplace OUR Community: Gloucester County Gloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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If you possess a valid driver's license, list the issuing state and expiration date. If not, please list N/A.

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How many years of work experience do you have in general mechanical work; including preventative maintenance and troubleshooting?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 6-10 years
• More than ten years

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Describe your experience responding to calls related to troubleshooting and public utilities. If none, enter N/A as your response.

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Describe your experience working with mechanical pumps and motors.

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Do you have five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in mechanical & maintenance work to include repair, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps, motors, control valves & control systems?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience with designing, fabricating, installing and repairing new instrumentation systems. If none, enter N/A as your response.

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Describe any supervisory positions you have held and your responsibilities.

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I have reviewed the job posting and understand that to complete my application, I need to submit resume and three professional references. Failure to include these documents may result in my application being considered incomplete and disqualified from further consideration.

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