Water Prod - Communication - Instrumentation Technician I

General Description Under general supervision, the Instrumentation I/II/III performs a variety of technical work involved in the installation, preventative maintenance, diagnostic evaluation, and repair of electronic systems, instrumentation, process controls, and associated systems to support water production and water distribution for the City of Abilene. SUPERVISION EXERCISED The Instrumentation Technician I exercises no supervision. The Instrumentation Technician II and III may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower‑level staff. Important And Essential Duties Instrumentation Technician I Investigate complaints related to water utility maintenance. Installation, repair, diagnostic evaluation, and servicing of all types of metering devices, receivers, transmitters, and process control systems supporting water and wastewater functions. Perform effective electrical troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units. Troubleshoot motor and control systems. Perform routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems. Prepare and assemble conduits including connecting wires appropriately through the conduit. Establish and maintain parts inventory, requisition supplies, materials and equipment for use in instrumentation systems. Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors. Instrumentation Technician II Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and maintain flow, pressure, radar, and other metering equipment. Repair, adjust, and maintain various types of programmable controllers. Maintain radio telemetry systems. Read and interpret analog and digital input and output; perform repairs on associated DC control circuitry. Assist with training and evaluating staff, planning and assigning work. Instrumentation Technician III Perform calibrations and measurements on telemetry equipment requiring a high degree of precision. Troubleshoot AllenBradley PLC Ladder Logic. Maintain and support Aveva (Wonderware) operations management software. Evaluate proposed and existing instrumentation and control systems; make recommendations and develop specifications. Assist in the preparation of the division budget. Other Job-related Duties Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Methods, materials, practices, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of PLCs and motor controls. Practice, use methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in installation, diagnostic evaluation, maintenance, and repair of radio telemetry systems, computerized process controls, and electronic instrumentation. Use AllenBradley PLC Ladder Logic, Aveva (Wonderware) HMI, Studio5000, and Studio500 software. Perform needed work on equipment with voltages ranging from 12V DC to 4160V AC. Work with a variety of hand tools and technical calibration equipment. Locate general characteristics of assigned systems. Practice safe driving principles. Experience And Training Guidelines Instrumentation Technician I Experience: At least six (6) months of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, process controls, electrical, and electronic systems is required. Education/Training: A high school diploma or GED is required. License Or Certificate: A Texas driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required. A completion of OSHA‑mandated electrical safety training for “Qualified Electrical Worker” within one (1) year of employment is required. Possession of a ClassD Water License and ClassD Wastewater License from the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment is required. Instrumentation Technician II Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, process controls, and electronic systems associated with water and/or wastewater is required. Successful completion of the City of Abilene’s Instrumentation Technician II Proficiency Test with a minimum score of 70% for promotion is required. External applicants seeking direct placement as Instrumentation Technician II must achieve a minimum passing score of 90% on the proficiency test. Education/Training: Technical education equivalent to the level of an associate’s degree or 60 semester credit hours is preferred. License Or Certificate: A Class C Water License from the State of Texas within two (2) years of employment or promotion is required. Instrumentation Technician III Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the water or wastewater field is required. Two (2) Years of Relevant Instrumentation Experience are required. Successful completion of the City of Abilene’s Instrumentation Technician III Proficiency Test with a minimum score of 70% for promotion is required. External applicants seeking direct placement as Instrumentation Technician III must achieve a minimum passing score of 85% on the proficiency test. License Or Certificate: Possession of a ClassB Water License or ClassB Wastewater License from the State of Texas is required. Special Requirements Participate in on‑call schedule work. Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, and confined workspaces. Exposure to chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards. Travel to different sites. After hours, weekend, holiday, and night work as needed. Not afraid of heights; ability to climb elevated storage tanks. Work two (2) weeks, rotating on call schedule. Respond to emergencies as needed. Respond within 30 minutes when on call. Physical Demands and Work Environment With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: ___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10pounds ___ Light – lifting no more than 20pounds; carrying up to 10pounds _X_ Medium – lifting no more than 50pounds; carrying up to 25pounds ___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100pounds; carrying up to 50pounds ___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100pounds; carrying more than 50pounds Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task: Code / Task _M_ Standing _M_ Sitting _M_ Walking _M_ Lifting _M_ Carrying _M_ Pushing/Pulling _M_ Overhead Work _E_ Fine Dexterity _M_ Kneeling _M_ Crouching _A_ Crawling _M_ Bending _M_ Twisting _I_ Climbing _I_ Balancing _E_ Vision _M_ Hearing _E_ Talking _M_ Other: Typing #J-18808-Ljbffr