Job Information

Open to the public, Plumbers and Pipefitters (Local 367) members, and any current Municipal Employee.

This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

HOURS OF WORK: 4/10s - Tuesday to Friday, 06:30 to 17:00

LOCATION: 325 E 94th Court

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Internal applicants currently working under the Plumbers & Steamfitters (Local 367) Collective Bargaining Agreement 
• Local union dispatched applicants 
• External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement

Example of Duties

Under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager and guidance of the SCADA Senior System Analyst, maintain and improve the cybersecurity resilience of all of the utility’s operating technology (OT) equipment. This includes installing software updates, firmware upgrades, and configuring industrial computer security settings (PLC). Stay informed on developing cybersecurity threats particular to operating technology. Practice good cyber hygiene and maintain security access to remote sites for all operations, contractors, and maintenance personnel. 

Troubleshoot and repair, communication failures that result from radio, Ethernet, or industrial network equipment failures. Systems analysis and application support during the planning, design, implementation, testing, coordination and maintenance of computer and information systems. Ensure all the utility's industrial automation equipment, production, and SCADA networks operate with minimal interruptions. This includes troubleshooting and repairing motor control equipment, motorized valves, industrial networks, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), network cards, IO modules, operator interfaces, and the central Human Machine Interface.  Perform other duties as required.

Participates in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and eight (8) years of experience designing, constructing, programming and commissioning plant-floor automation systems and graphic user interfaces.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and five (5) years of experience designing, constructing, programming and commissioning plant-floor automation systems and graphic user interfaces, and three (3) years of experience with hydraulic instrumentation and/or industrial electrical control.

OR

Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or related discipline, and six (6) years of experience designing, constructing, programming and commissioning plant-floor automation systems and graphic user interfaces.

OR

Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or related discipline, and three (3) years of experience designing, constructing, programming and commissioning plant-floor automation systems and graphic user interfaces, and three (3) years of experience with hydraulic instrumentation and/or industrial electrical control.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Programming, or related discipline, and four (4) years of experience designing, constructing, programming and commissioning plant-floor automation systems and graphic user interfaces

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Programming, or related discipline, and two (2) of experience designing, constructing, programming and commissioning plant-floor automation systems and graphic user interfaces, and two (2) years of experience with hydraulic instrumentation and/or industrial electrical control.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.