Electrician Instrumentation Technician - RWHTF

Performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, modifications, installations, commissioning of electrical, electronic, pneumatic equipment, instruments, associated controls, computer systems, LAN, Ethernet, SCADA, and related controls. Works under the direction of a supervisor.

1. Calibrates, programs, installs, troubleshoots and repairs electrical, electronic and pneumatic systems such as power distribution equipment, motors, motor controls, power supplies, instrumentation, alarms, telemetering equipment, HVAC systems, automatic sampling equipment, metering devices, computer hardware, and computer periphery equipment.
2. Works with logic programs and creates PLC projects from start to finish. Read and interpret ladder logic, function block, structured text, sequential function charts. Performs PLC testing, commissioning, installation, wiring, conduit layout, enclosures installations and panel building. Troubleshoots PLC issues to determine causes of errors and resolve issues.
3. Builds distributed control systems and installs control devices such as actuators, variable frequency drives, instrumentation.
4. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and designs low voltage (<1000 volts) to medium (1000 to 100,000 volts) voltage control and distribution equipment.
5. Designs, configures, calibrates, repairs, and monitors telemetry devices including antennas, lightning protection, and radio devices. Performs predictive maintenance and repairs devices on site.
6. Installs, maintains, repairs and calibrates electronic instruments including pressure, flow, level, temperature, vibration, air monitoring and analytical equipment monitoring. Designs and builds panels; sets up complex control systems; interprets and alters drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, P&ID and loop drawings. Works from complex engineering drawings to complete projects and assigned work. Performs related computer duties such as minor programming, logic or control changes, and system updates.
7. Assists with on-the-job training of Electrician Instrumentation Technician Apprentices as assigned.
8. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, principles, methods, materials and tools used in the electrical, solid-state electronic and pneumatic instrument trades
• National Electrical Code and the hazards and safety precautions peculiar to the electrical trade
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), GE Intelligent Platforms, iFix SCADA and Historian, GE Intelligent Platforms Machine Edition ladder logic programming, Allen Bradley RSLogix 500 ladder logic programming, and ABB software packages
• Control systems including, but not limited to PLC, DCUs, and relay logic
• P&IDs, loop drawings, and control schematics
• Microsoft Office

Skilled at:

• Calibrating, programming, installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, electronic and pneumatic systems 
• Researching electrical issues to troubleshoot alarms and logic

Ability to:

• Organize and coordinate work assignments
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing

Education, License, and Certification 

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Completion of a four-year apprenticeship in related field or an Academic degree or trade school certification (or equivalent) in a related technology. Valid Driver’s License.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock more than 2/3 of the time.  The employee is exposed to work with explosives 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; and to work in high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration less than 1/3 of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell more than 2/3 of the time. The employee is required to climb or balance 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. The employee is required to walk or sit less than 1/3 of the time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds more than 2/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and more than 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $33 - $46