What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation Electrical Tech position at Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District?
Job Description
Under general supervision, performs skilled electrical and technical work in connection with the preventive maintenance, repair, calibration and analysis of complex hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic telemetry, radio, computer and electrical control equipment.
Essential Functions :
- Maintain and install pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic and computer-based control systems, and telemetry stations; carries out a planned preventive maintenance program.
- Repairs, calibrates, trouble shoots and analyzes instruments and control systems.
- Install, maintain and adjust radio RF transmitters, receivers, power supplies and associated equipment.
- Inspect and repair instrumentation sensors, transducers, transmitters, PC's, PLC's, VFD's and associated peripherals.
- Modifies or improves equipment for best operation.
- Analyzes, isolates faults, maintains and repairs motor control panels, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, wiring and lighting systems in and around buildings.
- Performs trouble shooting on a variety of electrical equipment to locate and diagnose source of trouble.
- Requisitions necessary parts or components.
- Maintains records in a computerized maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Required to work overtime / respond to emergencies as needed
Additional Responsibilities :
May perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.
Qualifications
Training and Experience :
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
Employees of MSD must have a Proficient performance rating.
About Us
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!
