Instrumentation Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The Instrumentation Technician performs a variety of skilled tasks for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities including installing, repairing, troubleshooting, planning, modification, design, installation and calibration of instrumentation, SCADA control, and electrical systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Executes the use, care, and operation of process control instrumentation, electrical services, and related equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems and instrumentation systems including electronics, programmable controllers, telemetry, telecommunications, meters, generators, transmitters, hydraulic, pneumatic and a variety of other systems.
• Supervises a small group of employees in the same or lower classification. Assigns and checks work; provides assistance and instruction as required.
• Oversees and participates in the repair of instrumentation systems, equipment, and components, both in the field and in the shop.
• Repair, troubleshoot, install, and maintain high and low voltage electrical equipment and related devices including transformers, power panels, wire ways, light fixtures, receptacles, and disconnect switches.
• Provides technical support to staff, supervisors, engineering staff and other city personnel.
• Works closely with private system design and engineering teams.
• Modify, design, and change control circuits.
• Install temporary systems to sustain operations.
• Ensures safe, reliable power for all conveyances and utility processes.
• Modify and implement computer software programs for data logging and control.
• Maintain efficient records on operations and activities.
• Interpret and modify drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams for a variety of conveyance and utility systems.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for projects; coordinates the purchase of required materials.
• Responds to emergency callouts on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform on-call duties as assigned.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications

High school or GED plus specialized schooling and/or on-the-job education in electrical and instrumentation. College level coursework in electronics or related field preferred. Five (5) years related work experience and/or training, with 12 to 18 months of related management experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. All Instrumentation Technician's must maintain an Arkansas Driver's License with a clean driving record. Instrumentation Technicians who are working toward a Master or Journeyman electrical license will begin at a grade 10. This position requires a Master Electrician License with the State of Arkansas. Those who hold a Master Electrical license will be classified as a pay grade 15. Those who hold a Journeyman license will be classified as a pay grade 14 until the Master Electrician license is obtained.


Special Requirements

DRUG TESTING: All applicants are subject to pre-employment testing; individual in this position will be subject to random testing.


Miscellaneous Information

Days & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.