Instrumentation/Electrical Technician

Pay Range Instrumentation/Electrical Tech I: $22.90 – $28.62/hr. Instrumentation/Electrical Tech II: $24.67 – 30.83/hr. Sr. Instrumentation/Electrical Tech: $26.57 – $33.21/hr. Benefits 11 Paid Holidays Medical Dental Vision Paid Time Off Pension Plan Professional Development Opportunities City Information The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. Position Overview We are seeking an Instrumentation/Electrical Technician in the Plant Operations Division of the Water Department. The role involves major and minor repairs of a wide variety of instrumentation and industrial electrical equipment and supports the operation and maintenance of critical water and wastewater treatment facilities. Minimum Qualifications HS diploma/GED Two (2) years’ experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls Three (3) years’ experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls Valid Texas Driver's License Possession of electrical apprentice certification or Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology Senior Instrumentation Tech Qualifications HS diploma/GED Four (4) years’ experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls Possession of an appropriate valid journeyman electrical license Valid Texas Driver's License Must pass Drug Screen and Physical Preferred Qualifications Possession of or the ability to obtain a (minimum) Maintenance Electrician's License within 3 years of employment required 24 hour on-call duty is required, on a rotating basis Associate's Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology, and /or a State Texas Journeyman or Master Electrical License Skills in both instrumentation and electrical maintenance Instrumentation and Electrical Technician I Responsibilities Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic components and instrumentation pertinent to the wastewater treatment process Inspect and maintain medium voltage electrical power distribution equipment (i.e. switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, selector switches, feeder cables, etc.) Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings Maintain active log of daily activities and field documentation Provide technical support to co-workers, supervisory staff and other sections within the Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility and the Water Department Instrumentation and Electrical Technician II Responsibilities Same as Instrumentation and Electrical Technician I Installs and maintains digital and analog computer control loops involving variable speed pump drives and modulating valve operations Analyze circuitry, interprets test data developing and implements methods for improvement Test electrical panels containing instruments such as meters and recorders, variable speed drive units and other highly technical equipment Senior Instrumentation and Electrical Technician Responsibilities Same as Instrumentation and Electrical Technician I and II Gathers, compiles and analyzes data. Tracks repair costs Coordinates new and rehab construction projects performed in-house Assigns work, trains, directs and evaluates work of assigned I&E Technicians and Interns Working Conditions and Physical Demand Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions. Heavy Work Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor. The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr