Intern II - Instrument and Controls - Part-time

pstrongSalary Range:nbsp;/strong nbsp; nbsp;$18.40 - $23.00 Hourly/p pstrongJob Summary:nbsp;/strong/p pThe City of Greeley Water amp; Sewer Department is seeking an intern who is interested in working with a team of professionals who are dedicated to enhancing Greeley's leadership role in the Colorado water community. The successful incumbent will be innovative, enjoy challenges, and seek a position with significant responsibility and opportunity for advancement in the Water amp; Sewer Division.nbsp;/p pThe Instrument amp; Controls Intern will report to the Instrument and Electrical Lead and plays a vital role in providing service to water and wastewater control systems for 9 reservoirs, 2 filter plants, 1 wastewater plant, 3 finished water reservoirs, and 100s of miles of transmission, distribution, and lift stations serving a community of over 100,000. Work will be performed primarily at various sites around Greeley.nbsp;/p pThis individual will be assisting the Iamp;C technicians in installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of electrical/electronic and pneumatic equipment, instruments, computer system and related controls, as well as maintains and troubleshoots complex technical systems that may be located near/in high voltage and/or potentially hazardous processes and equipment.nbsp;/p pstrongExperience, Knowledge, Skills:/strong/p pMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:/p ul liHigh school diploma or equivalent./li liMust be at least 18 years of age or older./li liPossess a valid driver’s license license with two (2) years of driving experience and a clear driving record (MVR and background check required)./li liAbility to perform basic mathematical calculations./li liBasic knowledge of electrical or automation equipment preferred./li liCurrently participating in an apprenticeship program or pursuing studies in electrical/automation or a closely related field at a college level preferred./li /ul pstrongKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:nbsp;/strong/p ul liKnowledge of SCADA software, Allen Bradley PLC software./li liKnowledge of National Electric Code, NFPA./li liAbility to read, understand, and follow instructions in English, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent proficiency, is essential for safety on the job./li liAbility to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in developing written communications including Standard Operating Procedures./li liCollaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.nbsp;/li liComputer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems./li liInterpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others./li liOral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly./li liOrganizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.nbsp;/li liAbility to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness./li liAbility to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments./li liAbility to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results./li liAbility to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed./li liAbility to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects./li liAnalytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results./li /ul pstrongEssential Functions:/strong/p ul liOperates hand tools, power tools, electronic and electrical tools./li liAssist in, repair, and calibrate electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic transmitting and controlling systems./li liRepairs and replaces fuses, breakers, motor starters, motors, and other electrical parts./li liPerforms other duties as assigned./li /ul pstrongSupervisory Responsibilities:/strong nbsp;NA/p pstrongWork Environment and Physical Requirements:/strong/p ul liWork location is a combination of field (85%) and office (15%)./li liExposure to adverse weather conditions./li liExposure to various types of machinery noise some high decibel requiring the use of preventative hearing protection./li liFrequent interaction with office and field staff./li liExposure to hazardous chemicals./li liExposure to high voltage systems./li liEmployee is subject to extreme cold/hot with temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour; consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity./li liEmployee is subject to driving City vehicle in all weather conditions./li liEmployee may be asked to drive personal vehicle for business purposes./li liEmployee may be required to wear protective clothing or gear./li liEmployee is subject to working alone and/or with groups and/or attending meetings./li liEmployee spends extended periods of time at fixed workstation./li liMay be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings/li liMay be required to work early mornings, overtime, holidays, evenings, shifts, or weekends./li liFrequent interruptions and required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines./li liOccasional contact with the public--in person, via email/telephone, sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations with internal/external customers./li liDangerous to considerable hazards reflect a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury, e.g., performing field activities on un-level, rocky and slippery surfaces, risk of drowning./li liEmployee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data/figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading of printed materials; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices--graphs and gauges; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes and identifying materials necessary to complete maintenance on equipment./li liMobility to inspect work sites for compliance with plans and specifications./li liManual dexterity to operate computers, tools, equipment, and vehicles./li liFlexibility enough to bend, twist and reach as to load and unload equipment, supplies or tools./li liStamina and strength enough to lift and move up to 50 lbs. for extended distances./li liThe essential functions of this job require frequent balancing, bending/stooping, carrying/lifting light to heavy objects, climbing, fingering, grasping, repetitive motion, hearing, sitting, standing, talking, and walking.nbsp;/li liOccasionally the employee will be required to pull, push, reach, feel temperature, and kneel.br/nbsp;/li /ul pistrongEOE Statement:nbsp;/strongThe City of Greeleynbsp;provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws./i/p p style="margin-left:0;"iThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training./i/p p style="margin-left:0;"istrongADA Statement/strong: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.nbsp; Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at:nbsp;/ia href="mailto:HR@Greeleygov.com" target="_blank"iHR@Greeleygov.com/i/ai ./i/p p style="margin-left:0;"istrongConditions of Employment:/strong Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. 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