Instrument and Controls Technician II

General Description

This is a highly skilled position that performs work in the calibration, inspection, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, installation and repair of equipment in the areas of wastewater and water pump stations and treatment plants, and water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Work is performed under general supervision of the Utilities Instrument & Controls Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• May lead, direct or train other technical employees.
• Ensures that all activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
• Recognizes occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the workplace.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, calibrates and repairs electrical and pneumatic instrumentation, controls and appurtenances at the wastewater and water treatment plants, pumping stations and lift stations used for controlling all equipment for measuring flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
• Operates and maintains the Utilities SCADA System, lift stations and facilities.
• Inspects tests, determines working condition of, repairs and replaces various types of equipment and instruments.
• Maintains records and reports; prepares, reads and interprets drawings, sketches and schematics.
• Uses sound judgment to recognize and subsequently report unusual conditions.
• Makes recommendations to supervisors and managers on current and future needs and improvements to the electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Monitors the integrity and safety of the electrical aspect of the Departments equipment and controls related to water/sewer operations.
• Proficiently operates multi meters, amp meters and process meters.
• Assists in the preparation of the divisional expense budget and annual capital improvement program for the Utilities division.
• Assists in preparing vendor documentation from vendors being utilized and prepares documents needed for purchasing from vendors.
• Works with integrators in installing, configuring, maintaining, programming and troubleshooting all Variable Frequency Drive, Soft Starters and Programmable Logic Controllers units and all electronic components that make up the SCADA, including servers, switches, PC workstations, Remote Terminal Units, commercial radio/cellular transmitters and receivers, fiber optic and analog communication lines.
• Follows and establishes preventive maintenance procedures.
• Participates in emergency response and scheduled on-call program as required.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the practices, materials, tools and equipment of the fields of electronics and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of the practices and principles applied to preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical, pneumatic and other instrumentation of wastewater and water treatment plants, pumping stations and lift stations.
• Knowledge of high and low voltage equipment, flow meters, recorders and control panels.
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory and its commercial and industrial applications.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions required in the workplace.
• Skilled in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.
• Skilled in the use of SCADA, computer and electronics equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, piping layouts and single line drawings.
• Ability to test, detect malfunctions, calibrate and repair specialized equipment.
• Ability to understand specifications, instructions and recommendations, in both written and oral formats.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to communicate with other City employees, contractors, City department and outside agencies.
• Ability to maintain neat and legible records, to make sketches and to prepare diagnostic reports.
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred
• Six (6) of utility work experience or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, pneumatic and electronic control systems, hydraulics, water and wastewater operations.
• Requires post-secondary school technical training or college courses in electronics training, emphasis in mechanical instrument calibration and computer programming for electronics and instrumentation.
• Must be proficient in the use of SCADA, SCADA logic and electronic equipment.

(A comparable amount of training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Vets Preference Statement

The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.

All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.

Aetna – Health Insurance

The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.

Cigna Dental– Dental Insurance

The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.

EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance

The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.

Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance

The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.

Cigna – Short Term Disability

The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.

E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account

A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.

Trustmark– Supplemental Polices

Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.

LifeLock Benefit Solutions

Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.

ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans

The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.

Florida Retirement System – FRS

Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.

Cigna – Employee Assistance Program

The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.

VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance

The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.

Florida Prepaid College Board

Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.

Educational Assistance Program

Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).

Paid Holidays

The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.

Sick Leave and Annual Leave

Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.

Sick Leave Incentive

Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.

Personal Leave

Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.

Bereavement Leave

Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member".