INSTRUMENTATION/ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Job Title

This skilled position installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs instrumentation, telemetry systems, control systems and communications systems within the water and wastewater treatment facilities, raw water wells, storage tanks, collection and wastewater pumping stations, SCADA, Hansen, and PI systems. Assists in maintaining the continuous, effective, efficient and safe operation of the instrumentation computer control systems within the Utilities Department; reports to the Programming Engineer.

Essential Functions

- Observes control equipment and instruments for proper operations during routine inspections.
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments, telemetry systems, control systems, 110 AC power systems and communications systems at Utilities facilities.
- Performs schedule-based calibration and maintenance on instruments, telemetry systems and control systems.
- Oversees and coordinates with instrumentation contractor during service / construction at Utility facilities.
- Prepares and maintains records for instruments, telemetry systems and control systems calibration / maintenance.
- Obtains quotation from vendor and prepares requisition for purchasing parts and supplies.
- Communicates and coordinates with Chief Operator during calibration and maintenance activities.
- Provides monthly reports on instruments and control systems status.
- Available to work after-hours, weekend, and holidays during emergency.
- Operates and/or maintains a vehicle, computer, calculator, two-way radio, diagnostic tools, meters, calibrators, various hand, and power tools, etc.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other department supervisors and employees, contractors, consultants, electricians, sales, and service representatives.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED equivalent and 2 years of responsible experience in electronics/electrical maintenance and repair work in an industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Fundamental knowledge of computer operating system, MS Office software, and networking.
- Fundamental knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system and input/output, instrumentation, and DC control signal.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of utility instrumentation and control systems.
- Knowledge of utility infrastructure systems and related operations.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
- Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner.
- Ability to demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged with the public.
- Ability to operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with colleagues and the public

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires light physical effort including lifting up to 25 pounds. May require occasional crouching, kneeling, bending, or stooping. Frequent periods of standing or walking may be required.

Benefits

CITY OF MIRAMAR This is a union/represented position; the below summary of benefits provided by the City is applicable to all full-time positions covered under the G.A.M.E. Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). PAID TIME OFF
- City - Observed Holidays: Twelve (12) paid full-day holidays and two (2) paid half-day holidays (Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) per year
- Personal Floating Holidays: Five (5) paid full-day floating holidays to use in addition to the existing observed holidays
- Sick Time: Employees earn sick time at the rate of one (1) day per month.
- Vacation Time: Employees earn vacation time from the date of hire and accrue hours bi-weekly based on the following service schedule:
Years of Service - Vacation Hours per Year
Less than 4 years - 80 hours
4 – 9.99 years - 120 hours
10 – 19.99 years - 160 hours
20 – 29.99 years - 200 hours
Note: Accrued time (vacation and sick) begins from the first month of employment but cannot be accessed until after the third month of employment.
INSURANCE
- Medical: The City offers three (3) medical insurance options through Aetna: HMO, POS & HDHP w/HSA. Eligibility date is based on the following schedule:
Hire Date - Eligibility Date
1st – 15th of month(Ex: October 8th) - 1st day of month(Ex: November 1st)
16th – end of month(Ex: October 18th) - 1st day of next subsequent month(Ex: December 1st)
Employees electing to waive medical coverage are eligible to receive a conditional opt-out incentive with proof of eligible coverage and completion of the applicable waiver forms. Medical Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):
Employee Only - Employee & Spouse - Employee& Child(ren) - Employee & Family
HNO(Health Network Plan) - $0.00 - $145.44 - $159.34 - $253.02
HDHP w/HSA(High Deductible Health Planw/Health Spending Account) - $0.00 - $122.17 - $133.84 - $212.53
POS(Managed Choice) - $0.00 - $212.93 - $254.86 - $404.70
Note: Completion of an annual preventative care physical is required to avoid an $15.00 per paycheck increase in the rates outlined above. Health & Wellness - The City sponsors its own Employee Health & Wellness Center with dedicated staff and sponsors a wide variety of wellness initiatives and programs powered by Vitality.
- Dental Coverage: The City offers two (2) dental options thorugh Delta Dental: HMO & PPO
Dental Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):
Employee Only - Employee & Spouse - Employee& Child(ren) - Employee & Family
HMO Plan - $0.00 - $2.11 - $2.41 - $5.42
PPO Plan - $0.00 - $8.81 - $7.20 - $19.04
- Vision Coverage: The City offers two (2) tiered options through Human Vision: Tier 1 & Tier 2
Vision Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):
Employee Only - Employee & Spouse - Employee& Child(ren) - Employee & Family
Tier 1 - $2.22 - $4.23 - $4.45 - $6.46
Tier 2 - $5.76 - $10.97 - $11.54 - $16.74
- Additional City-Paid Benefits :
- Life Insurance (1.5x salary to a max of $150,000)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits :
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – FSAs provide employees the ability to make pre-tax payroll deposits to be used for qualified expenses. The City offers two types of FSAs: Medical & Dependent Care.
- Supplemental Benefits available through The Standard: Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability & Critical Illness.
RETIREMENT PLANS
- Defined Benefit (Pension) Plan : A pension plan provides a guaranteed benefit at retirement if certain criteria are met. The amount of your future benefit is determined by a formula, based on earnings, length of service and Plan multiplier. Participation in the Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time employees.
The Summary Plan Description (SPD) provides more detailed information regarding the eligibility and benefits under the Plan; however, the below chart provides a highlight of the Plan.
Employe e Contribution Rate - 9.5% of pensionable earnings
Vesting Period - 7 Years of full-time service
Normal Retirement Eligibility - The earlier of:20 years of full-time service; or,Age 65 with 7 years of service
Early Retirement Eligibility - Age 55 with 7 years of service(Benefit reduction for early retirement applicable)
Benefit Multiplier - 3.25% of average final compensation (AFC) for each year of creditable service(Example: 20 years of creditable service = 65% benefit)
Average Final Compensation(AFC) - Average of pensionable earnings for the highest 3 years preceding retirement