Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

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Inframark is looking for an Electrical Instrumentation Technician. Salary range is $40-50/hr depending on level of experience.

Candidate must obtain a CWEA Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Grade 1 Certification.

Under the general direction of Project Manager and/or Lead Operator, this person will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the wastewater/water treatment plant electrical/instrumentation equipment, pump station electrical/instrumentation equipment and performs related work as required.

Education/Equivalent:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of Apprenticeship Program and/or Vocational Degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Valid CA Driver's License and the ability to meet risk management guidelines is required.

Work Experience Needed:

• Minimum 2 years operational experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Working experience of a 460V 3-phase systems, PLC controls, computer SCADA systems, open and close loop controls, preventive/corrective maintenance tasks, calibration of plant instrumentation.
• Working experience with both power and control circuits.
• Working experience to effectively read electrical wiring and ladder schematics.

Special Skills/Abilities Needed:

• Must have knowledge of SCADA instrumentation and controls.
• Familiarity and adherence to all environmental and safety compliance regulations.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work activities.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, and familiarity with MP2 maintenance programs.

Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities:

• Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs various types of electrical/electronic equipment and devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical equipment malfunctions.
• Will have the ability to react to unplanned events and emergency situations.
• Inspect and calibrate plant equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment according to manufacturers' and UW recommended Best Maintenance Practices.
• Install various types of electrical/electronic equipment and devices and observe safe work practices.
• Performs general administration and maintenance of plant SCADA equipment including HMI and PLC equipment.

Essential Functions:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, and handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear in ambient noise typical of a construction project. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, unpleasant odors, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.