Utilities Instrumentation and Control Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly technical and skilled work in preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic instrumentation and controls in wastewater and water treatment plants, and distribution and collection system facilities. Inspects, repairs, and calibrates instrumentation required for operating controls and monitoring systems of the wastewater and water treatment plants and pump stations. Installs and modifies electronic instruments and control systems, including computer control systems and interfaces.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical, electronic, and pneumatic instrumentation, and control systems at wastewater and water treatment plants, water distribution systems, pumping stations, chlorine injection stations, and potable water interconnection stations; maintains flow monitoring and system monitoring equipment by inspection and calibration. 
• Tests, calibrates, maintains, cleans, and installs instruments and related devices used in control systems and automated equipment for controlling and measuring flow, level, pressure, temperature, analytical instruments, etc. 
• Inspects, tests, determines working conditions of, and repairs and/or replaces various types of electronic equipment and instruments; implements new instrumentation and additions and upgrades obsolete or failing instrumentation; conducts cost feasibility studies; and makes recommendations regarding benefits of new versus upgraded instrumentation. 
• Assists mechanics in the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, motors, generators, transformers, and other electrical equipment for wastewater and water plants, pumping stations, and other utilities installations. 
• Maintains records relating to installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of instruments and control devices; prepares necessary records and reports; and prepares and interprets drawings, sketches, and schematics. 
• Uses sound judgment to recognize and subsequently report unusual conditions; monitors systems; takes corrective action when necessary; and reports system errors and problems to superiors. 
• Participates in special projects as assigned; designs, fabricates, programs, commissions, and documents complex, large-scale control system upgrades. 
• Maintains cleanliness of work area. 
• Participates in emergency response programs and scheduled on-call program. 
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by vocational or technical training in electronics, instrumentation, and controls. 
• Two (2) years of experience in the repair, inspection, adjustment, and calibration of electronic controls and instrumentation. 

Licenses and/or Certificates:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of the practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the fields of electronics and instrumentation. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices applied to preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and other instrumentation of wastewater and water treatment plants, and pumping stations. 
• Knowledge of high and low voltage equipment, all types of flow meters, recorders, transmitters, and controls. 
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory and its commercial and industrial applications. 
• Knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions required in the work. 
• Knowledge of SCADA systems. 
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, piping layouts, and single line drawings. 
• Ability to test, detect malfunctions, calibrate, and repair delicate equipment. 
• Ability to understand specifications, instructions, and recommendations, in both written and oral formats. 
• Ability to make sketches and to prepare diagnostic reports. 
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems. 
• Ability to follow technical and complex written and oral instructions in conducting difficult procedures and tests.  
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives. 
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. 
• Ability to perform manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions. 
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. 
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication. 
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.  Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work typically requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoors weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors or dust).

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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