Instrumentation Technician

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the design, construction, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems, machinery, motors, devices, plant control systems and related facilities used in the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment systems; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Instrumentation Technician is a skilled, journey-level class responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment, machinery and devices utilized in the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment utilities. Assignments vary, encompass a variety of tasks, seldom require detailed instructions, and require sound judgment and initiative.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives supervision fro Senior Applications Development Analyst. Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Tests, troubleshoots, locates and calibrates, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of industrial electrical and electronic systems, components and devices associated with the City’s water and wastewater utility systems and facilities
• Repairs and replaces defective parts in motors, generators, storage batteries, power transfer, regulation and phasing equipment, uninterruptable power supplies, switchboards, controllers, conductors, switches and other industrial electrical fixtures in making additions, extensions and modifications in electrical systems; installs, maintains and repairs electromechanical, electronic and electrical components of equipment and machinery, including transformers, exciters, generators and pneumatic and hydraulic devices
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair of field and shop electrical and electronic systems, components, devices and equipment, including hazardous chorine feed and leak detection equipment, laboratory equipment, pump stations, lift stations, motors and electrical-mechanical valves. Disconnects electrical sources, uses lockout/tagout procedures and current OSHA requirements; reconnects and operates equipment at panel for maintenance purposes
• Tests, troubleshoots, calibrates and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of complex electronic devices, such as programmable logic controllers, analog and digital systems, telemetry-based controllers, software-based control and instrumentation logic, including microprocessor-based controllers
• Tests solid state circuitry to locate defective parts in analog and digital equipment; replaces defective parts. Installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, switchboards, controllers and switches required in making additions, extensions or alterations in industrial electrical systems; installs motors, controls, telemetry equipment, transformers, exciters and generators
• Designs and modifies motor control equipment circuits, ladder logic, planning, laying out and wiring the work; reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams; upon completion, draws modifications made to the system
• Plans and lays out work from instructions and/or work orders using blueprints, sketches and drawings
• Works in vaults and other confined spaces
• Schedules and coordinates activities with other sections and divisions
• By inspection, ensures timely and accurate completion of work performed by outside sources
• Researches new operational methods, techniques and equipment and recommends their application
• Plans and lays out jobs from blueprints, drawings, sketches or verbal instructions
• Maintains records in the form of blueprints, plans and specifications for industrial electrical, instrumentation, telemetry and other related devices
• Responds to emergency callouts/situations as necessary
• May assist in training or instructing others in the work
• Exercises independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work
• Operates and maintains scrubber and chlorine leak detector equipment, radio-based and fiber-optic telemetry and associated hardware and software equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school, or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of journey-level experience in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of complex electrical and electronic equipment and devices; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Arizona driver’s license.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) hardware and software. Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) experience and Certified Control Systems Technician (VFD) certification. Knowledge of practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the design, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment and devices common to a large water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment system, including devices used for automated process control; operating characteristics of electronic components, including microprocessor controls; electrical and electronic shop procedures and practices; safety work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work; shop mathematics; relevant EPA regulations; micro-computer applications related to the work; codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the work.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

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

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk or sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use shop mathematics; observe and interpret situations; deal with changing, intensive deadlines; and interact with officials and the public.

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

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, biological hazards, and risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in extreme outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and on slippery and uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revised: 06/06

 

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105 Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100 EOE M/F/D/V AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES 8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

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