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Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. The Tolt Water Treatment Facility started operations in 2001 treating water from the Tolt Reservoir located on the South Fork of the Tolt River. It provides about one-third of the water for Seattle and its regional customers. While we start with a great source of water, the Tolt Treatment Facility makes that water safe to drink, protecting the health of consumers, meeting regulatory requirements, and improving the taste of the water. Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the Tolt Watershed is well protected. The land is undeveloped, with no housing, no industry, no agriculture, so the water is not exposed to contaminants from these activities. Untreated water from the South Fork Tolt River is gravity fed from the Tolt Reservoir into a regulating basin and then on to the treatment facility. We are looking for a Senior Instrumentation Technician to join our wonderful team! Please apply for immediate consideration! * We are *Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * About American Water* American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Job Details Senior Instrumentation Technician role is $51.85 per hour This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water employees also receive learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally. Primary Role Independently maintains, repairs and inspects instrumentation and control systems at water treatment facility including chemical feed systems, filters, buildings and grounds, safety and security systems. Responsibility includes the ordering of parts and supplies needed for preventative and corrective maintenance on systems and equipment. Key Accountabilities * Works on daily work orders to ensure all equipment is maintained as to the weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual maintenance. * Performs maintenance of the plant systems. Perform assigned general housekeeping duties. Maintains and repairs instruments and equipment. * Follows Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions. * Takes and records work orders in computerized maintenance Management system. * Maintains daily logs, records and plant work orders. * Effective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and client. * Performs other related functions assigned or as needed. * Look for opportunities to improve efficiency and find ways to save expenses. * Lead by example with displaying “can do” attitude at all times. * No preventable breakdown of equipment. * Regular and timely attendance at work. Knowledge/Skills * Expert knowledge of instrumentation and control systems including design, function, logic, operation and repair. * Expert knowledge of tools of the trade * Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed. * Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position. * Good communication skills will all levels. * Past working knowledge using mechanical skills, for making repairs to process equipment, piping, motors, etc. * Ability to respond to emergencies. * Capable of lifting and/or carrying 75 bs. or more on a frequent basis. Walking up and down stairs and long distances. Carrying, climbing, and working from ladders. Working in confined areas. Ability to wear and qualify to wear a respirator or SCBA as required. * Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (120 V/ single and 480 V three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use. * Computer skills; MS Word, and MS Excel. * Knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in instrumentation maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems. * Possesses a thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance. * Knowledge of health and safety regulations. * A thorough understanding of operation and maintenance of a drinking water purification plant is required, with at least 3 years relevant experience. Experience/Education * High School graduate or state recognized education equivalency certificate. College level course work in instrumentation and control systems highly desired. Attend continuing education as needed for operator certification renewal. * Additional trade specific courses preferred. * Three years’ experience maintaining instrumentation and control systems in a drinking water treatment operation, or related experience. Certifications & Licenses * Must possess a valid, active state license preferred commercial Driver’s License and be able to successfully pass a motor vehicle background check. * The ability to obtain a Washington State Dept. of Health, WTPO3 water operator license is desirable. * / In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation./ Travel Requirements * Less than 5%. Work Environment * Employee may be required to perform indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions. * Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing an approved respirator as required, as some required work may have potential for exposure to harmful contaminants, environments, noise, etc. * Must be able to lift 75 pounds, unassisted. * Night, weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed, including on-call assignments. 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