Utility Systems Monitoring Technician

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. Additionally, the MDC provides drinking water to portions of Farmington, Glastonbury, East Granby and South Windsor, known as the MDC's non-member towns.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is responsible pipeline systems monitoring and surveillance work involving the operation of various systems and equipment used in operation and maintenance of electronic measuring and pipe inspection for the District's sewer and water systems. Work involves responsibility for the safe installation and maintenance of utility pipeline systems flow monitoring equipment and closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection equipment.

Duties include retrieving utility pipeline systems flow data, maintaining and installing electronic metering equipment and conducting video inspections of pipeline systems. This position also has the responsibility for making utility pipeline flow monitoring and inspection decisions in accordance with established procedures and industry standards. This work requires that the employee have knowledge, skill and ability in utility pipeline systems flow monitoring and pipe inspection technology. This position also requires that the employee be capable of entering and working in confined spaces.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Operates CCTV inspection systems to document hydraulic, structural and maintenance conditions of utility pipeline infrastructure. Retrieves and analyzes utility pipeline systems flow data; installing, maintaining and repairing electronic metering equipment and conducting video inspections of pipeline systems.
• Identifies potential failures and assists with planning routine renovation programs.
• Operates the District's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) sewer overflow alarm system, and associated electronic, electrical, telecommunications and flow signal components. Troubleshoots electronic and electrical components on monitoring and surveillance systems.
• Establishes and maintains electronic files, records, and databases on all monitoring and surveillance programs; prepares flow metering and pipe inspection reports and project status spreadsheets, recommends replacement or rehabilitation strategies of sewer infrastructure by assessing videos of pipe deficiencies in accordance with national pipe condition rating standards.
• Installs, calibrates and maintains electronic monitoring and inspection equipment for utility pipeline systems.
• Provides information to assist in the deployment of flow metering equipment and the assessment of pipeline conditions.
• May assist other personnel in the use of field instruments and computer equipment, as assigned.
• Maintains equipment inventories and spare parts and coordinates purchases and technical services with outside vendors and equipment manufacturers. Assists in preparing budget requests for electronic monitoring and video inspection equipment. Maintains repair records.

• Performs in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures; works in small confined spaces and must be trained in confined space entry procedures.

• Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection and preventive maintenance prior to use.
• Records and archives all description data, develops a condition rating for each line, displays results on video and printed reports, and establishes benchmarks to compare with future inspections. Troubleshoots data discrepancies and flow monitoring equipment malfunctions.
• Performs related work as required.

Works under the general supervision of the Manager of Operations or other appropriate staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or equivalent plus five (5) years electronics maintenance, flow meter and CCTV inspection experience required. Must have "Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program" (PACP) certification, "Lateral Assessment and Certification Program" LACP Certification and "Manhole Assessment and Certification Program" MACP Certification and must maintain this certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sanitary, combined, storm and water systems, including sewer overflow regulator systems.
• Knowledge of electronic diagnostics and component replacement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of pipe flow monitoring methods and pipeline inspection methods.
• Knowledge of utility pipeline systems flow monitoring and pipe inspection technology.
• Knowledge of CCTV and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of standardized pipe assessment procedures.
• Ability to identify and repair problems in electronic monitoring and surveillance equipment.
• Ability in mathematics as applied to utility pipeline systems flow monitoring.
• Ability in oral and written communications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, town officials, vendors, contractors, consultants, and the general public.

As part of the screening process, applicants will be required to take a written exam. A passing score of 70 on the written exam is required in order to be considered for an interview with supervision and further point evaluation.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort that involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (under 50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed primarily outdoors, frequently exposed to any or all of the following: various weather conditions, high or deep dangerous places, working near moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, etc.

The Metropolitan District seeks to ensure the diversity of its workforce through non-discriminatory employment practices. People of all backgrounds, including people of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V