Industrial Instrumentation & Control Tech

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

1d•$41,808 - $104,936

About The Position

The Industrial Instrumentation and Control Technician performs electronics work involving the calibration, programming, installation, repair, and maintenance of electronic equipment, instrumentation, control systems, and process equipment in industrial and building operations. The technician may assist, complete, or lead crews performing a broad range of electronic tasks in accordance with International Society of Automation (ISA) standards and electronics trade practices. The work supports water, wastewater, and reclaimed-water treatment facilities and lift stations. The annual hiring range is $41,808–$104,936; internal rates may vary based on the selected candidate’s current grade. The role requires knowledge of instrumentation and controls used in water and wastewater operations, including PLCs, HMIs, flow meters, pressure and level transducers, actuators, ultraviolet disinfection, chemical water-treatment systems, and infrastructure analyzers. The technician troubleshoots equipment in the field or at a bench and performs preventive maintenance and calibrations. The position may involve leading or training technicians, coordinating maintenance work, preparing technical and compliance documentation, and responding to emergencies or disasters. Overtime may be needed, and participation in a 24/7 after-hours standby rotation is required after successful completion of probation.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED, one year of formal vocational schooling in electronics or a relevant field, and two years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic equipment; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may qualify.
Alternatively, a technical, trade, or vocational diploma/certification and three years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
For the higher tier: an associate degree in Electronics Technology, three years of electronic equipment installation, maintenance, and repair experience, one year leading or directing small groups or overseeing special projects with troubleshooting experience, and a valid CCST Level 1 certification; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is accepted, with education no lower than a high school diploma or GED.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal electronics compliance regulations and electrical safe-work practices and procedures.
Knowledge of electronic controlling, measuring, recording, transmitting, testing, and diagnostic equipment; industrial automation, control panels, PLCs, instruments, process instrumentation applications, radio communications software and hardware, and agency or department instrumentation and control systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and program using electronic-related software and to work with scientific and analytic software, calculators, voltage and current meters, electronic probes, process multimeters, and specialized calibration equipment.
Ability to work a variety of schedules, including during emergencies and disasters; willingness to work overtime as needed and participate in a 24/7 after-hours standby rotation after successful completion of probation.
Ability to troubleshoot, edit, configure, and program control systems such as PLCs, HMIs, drives, SCADA, or proprietary agency/department software with minimal supervision.
Ability to interpret engineering plans, diagrams, schematics, PLC ladder logic, and blueprints, and to work effectively with others.
Ability to pass medical testing and wear respiratory protection required for the work environment.
Ability to climb ladders and operate forklifts, backhoes, automobiles, and other heavy equipment as needed.
Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in environments with toxic or chemical fumes while using protective gear and respiratory equipment as necessary.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Basic computer skills with standard software such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, and knowledge of a computer-operated work management system.

Nice To Haves

Prior field and bench instrumentation and controls experience and familiarity with best practices and procedures.
Experience with Allen-Bradley and Schneider PLCs; HMIs; magnetic, differential-pressure, and ultrasonic flow meters; radar, ultrasonic, and diaphragm pressure or level transducers; electric and pneumatic actuators; ultraviolet disinfection; and chemical water-treatment systems.
Knowledge of analyzers and monitoring equipment for chlorine, pH, turbidity, fluoride, dissolved oxygen, ORP, nitrites, TSS, and blanket monitoring.
Experience with scientific and analytic computer software, electronic probes, signal generators, Beamex pressure calibrators, Siemens Verificators, and specialized calibration equipment used in the water, wastewater, and reclaimed-water industry.
Knowledge of compliance meters and their documentation.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, install, maintain, modify, calibrate, inspect, and repair instrumentation and process-control systems, motor starters, controls, and variable-frequency drives.
Design, construct, assemble, and rearrange circuits, and modify operational and test equipment, exhibits, and other devices.
Operate electronic controlling, measuring, recording, transmitting, testing, and diagnostic equipment in an industrial operations setting.
Install, modify, fabricate, repair, and maintain electronic or electrical equipment used in industrial, plant, or operations settings in accordance with ISA and/or National Electric Code standards.
Analyze and interpret test data and, when needed, edit PLC programs using specified software.
Control industrial processes using electronic software and applications, scientific and analytic software, calculators, voltage and current meters, electronic probes, process multimeters, and specialized calibration equipment.
Interpret and ensure compliance with established codes, calculate data for wiring systems, and requisition supplies and materials for projects and assignments.
Direct or oversee lower-level technicians and technical maintenance employees, and train staff in electronic instrumentation, equipment, and control systems.
Serve as lead employee on assigned project teams when directed.
Recommend electronic requirements in support of facilities and systems.
Prepare work schedules, coordinate maintenance schedules with operations, and prepare technical reports about electronic operational issues.
Provide written documentation and reports for compliance inspections.
Perform other related duties as required.
Respond to duties assigned before, during, or after an emergency or disaster, as directed by the department, County Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration.