Electronic Instrumentation Technician, Water Pollution Control (7336) - Citywide (U00043)

City & County of San Francisco (CA) • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Electronic Instrumentation Technician at the Wastewater Enterprise, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, performs a wide variety of highly skilled technical work on process control, industrial communications and monitoring equipment for the City's wastewater processing system. The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: Operates test apparatus such as Diagnostic Test Equipment (DTE), using established testing procedures to produce, regulate and record effects of actual or simulated conditions; prepares reports interpreting test data to useable terms; may direct other technical personnel assisting in test procedures; Performs diagnostic, corrective and preventive maintenance on complex electronic systems and instruments, including analog pneumatic and digital electronic equipment; install, test, troubleshoot and repair programmable logic controller interfaces located at a wastewater treatment facility; Maintains records of work performed; develops documentation for the maintenance, installation, removal and modification of electronic systems and equipment; Installs and inspects new equipment; evaluates performance under operating conditions; assists engineers in the design, fabrication or modification of fixtures, instruments and related apparatus; and verifies and evaluates dimensional and functional acceptability and performance of such devices; Operates special power or hand tools and measuring equipment including soldering equipment, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, analyzers, calibrators, hand generators, power suppliers and other instruments used in operating, testing, calibrating or repairing electromechanical and electrohydraulic apparatuses.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year AA or AS degree program in Electronics or Instrumentation or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial electronic or pneumatic instrumentation and control equipment.
• Possession of a current valid Class C Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a State (DAS) or Federal (DOL) certified apprenticeship program may substitute for the required education and experience.
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Operates test apparatus such as Diagnostic Test Equipment (DTE) using established testing procedures.
• Prepares reports interpreting test data to usable terms.
• Performs diagnostic, corrective and preventive maintenance on complex electronic systems and instruments.
• Installs, tests, troubleshoots and repairs programmable logic controller interfaces.
• Maintains records of work performed and develops documentation for electronic systems.
• Installs and inspects new equipment and evaluates performance under operating conditions.
• Assists engineers in the design, fabrication or modification of fixtures and instruments.
• Operates special power or hand tools and measuring equipment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees