Description/Distinguishing Features

The Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor is responsible for the automation, instrumentation, and electrical needs of the Process Control & Electrical staff.  Supports troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance and documentation for over 100 remote City Water and Wastewater sites, including the Water Reclamation Plant.   A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Examples of Duties

• Interacts regularly with water and wastewater operational crews to monitor equipment reliability, track departmental needs and make recommendations to existing systems.
• Interacts daily with Process Control and Electrical staff to review new and ongoing work assignments and tasks. 
• Performs system configuration programming related to the operation and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for the supply, treatment, production and distribution of water and the collection and treatment of wastewater.
• Aids in the designs, codes, debugs, and implements process control programs, graphical displays, real-time and historical databases.
• Diagnose failures, improper installations and improper configurations of systems and equipment; and makes system improvement recommendations to Manager. 
• Procure equipment and parts for O&M and Capital projects; ensures proper equipment arrives on time to minimize delays.
• Review documentation of electrical, control, and communications systems.
• Coordinate emergencies such as power outages, control system failures and communication failures; minimizes downtime of system operations.
• Examines and distributes Preventative Maintenance and Demand Maintenance work orders to achieve alignment of Work Order system records and actual hours worked.
• Supervises and evaluates staff including the delegation of work, performance reviews, training and development, and discipline in accordance with City policies, procedures and union contracts.
• Capable of monitoring crew and ensures work is being completed in accordance with departmental expectations. 
• Monitor and track staff work hours and approve timesheets in accordance with City Policy and Union Contracts. 
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Master Electrician License with the State of Michigan, or ability to obtain within six (6) months.

Capable and willing to hold the Master of Record title for the City of Kalamazoo Public Services Department and/or bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with minimum of five (5) years of experience in electrical, civil, and/or mechanical engineering.

Knowledge of 3 phase AC power, NEC code, AC/DC electrical circuits and various types of control and power drawings.

Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.

Strong understanding of International Society of Automation (ISA) standards and NEC code

Knowledge of troubleshooting Programmable Logic Circuits (PLC), SCADA, and HMI systems

Knowledge of PLC and SCADA programming, specifically Rockwell Studio 5000 and Aveva Wonderware software

Knowledge of explosion proof and intrinsically safe installations.

Knowledge of instrumentation and calibration of instrumentation equipment

Strong knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office applications

General understanding of radio communications.

Demonstrated experience in handling large data sets and relational databases

Strong, clear communicator and excellent interpersonal skills; proven ability to effectively and positively communicate with the public and all levels within the orga