Electronic Tech II

Trinity River Authority of Texas • Ferris, TX

4d • $24 - $27

About The Position

This position performs a variety of work relating to the maintenance and calibration of highly sophisticated instrumentation and remote data acquisition telemetry electronics relative to details of assigned duties. The position may install, calibrate and maintain various measuring instrumentation including ultrasonic flow meters, dissolved oxygen meters, telemetry, and gas detectors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. Thirty college credit hours or equivalent technical education preferred. Approved courses are electronics preferred.
• Two years of experience in the repair and maintenance of sophisticated electronic apparatus preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Class I Wastewater Collection System Operator license is required for positions working in the collection system, Class D for positions working at the plant.
• Confined space entry and Personal Protective Equipment certification within 6 months from date of hire is required.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of A.C., D.C. analog and digital electronics and a reasonable understanding of electric instrumentation.
• Has a high understanding of the digital remote telemetry system.
• Ability to calculate mathematical formulas.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out written and oral instruction.
• Ability to read and apply information from operation and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints, and Safety Data Sheets.
• Ability to use computerized maintenance management system.
• This position requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment specific to the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, repair, maintenance, and routine calibration schedules for instrumentation utilized in the operation and monitoring of water/wastewater treatment and flow measurement including telemetry. Responds to critical equipment failures when required. Maintains and calibrates in-shop and repair and test equipment.
• Inspects equipment and reports condition and problems to supervisor. Ability to use technical manuals, engineering drawings and one-line diagrams.
• Maintains repair shop and service truck cleanliness and appearance.
• Maintains records of work performed. Assists in the maintenance of files and records of electronic equipment and work order management systems.
• Maintains and calibrates safety equipment including confined space entry equipment, arc flash and Personal Protective Equipment. Performs all duties while observing safety guidelines and security measures as established by the Authority.
• May be assigned some lead duties of more junior level electricians to include training and communicating routine instructions. Ability to convey and receive information in written and verbal forms to others. Maintains good communications with supervisors and co-workers.
• Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees