Industrial Instrumentation & Controls Technician

City of Denton (TX)•Denton, TX

59d•Onsite

About The Position

This requisition expires on November 30, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date. Responsible for the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and/or replacement of electronic instrumentation and controls normally found in an industrial plant setting under the direction of the Water Reclamation Electronic/Electrical Maintenance Manager or designee. Essential Functions and Other Important Duties Essential Functions: Constructs process monitoring and control systems from specific instrumentation and communication devices, installs, views PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programs, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs major electronic systems and peripheral devices per manufacturer?s specification in conjunction with Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations Reads complex schematics, wiring diagrams, and shop drawings for the purpose of installation, troubleshooting and repairing of major systems and minor subsystems and components; should have some ability to troubleshoot motor starter circuits Troubleshoots,installs, and calibrates various instruments, including ultrasonic level transmitters, transit time flow meters, Doppler flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, differential pressure transmitters, various gas analyzers, turbidity analyzers, chlorine residual analyzers, dissolved oxygen transmitters, and sludge blanket level transmitters Utilizes a wide range of test equipment, including recorders, computers, PC based software analyzer programs, oscilloscopes, data analyzers, analog and digital multi-meters, and other test equipment, while performing tests to identify problems and to maintain and calibrate equipment to performance standards Connects, disconnects, and tags out equipment and circuits for test or repair and safety of personnel and equipment Pulls and terminates cable for instrumentation installs Performs installations in compliance with the national electrical code Performs soldering on electronic components Performs basic mechanical repairs as required Maintains shop and storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion Maintains the safe and efficient use of materials, tools, test equipment and personal safety and all others working in the vicinity Cleans work area after work is complete Complies with plant policy and procedures, in particular, those involving personnel and equipment safety Maintains and repairs network communications systems (i.e. fiber networks, Ethernet networks and network peripherals) Maintains and repairs complete process systems and repair/replace subcomponents as required Maintains telephone and/or radio contact with operation and management personnel Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Instrument & Controls Technician or performing similar duties in a related position
Instrumentation/Controls Associates degree or Electronics Technician Associate's degree
Military job training in a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) field that required an extensive electronic application
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Ability to satisfactorily work with co-workers
Ability to adhere to all safety requirements established for the Water Reclamation Department
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work above normal heights; 10-100 feet and in confined spaces using safety equipment
Knowledge of instrumentation and analyzers that measure process parameters and reports the values to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
Ability to lead by example and sharing of knowledge/skill
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to correctly interpret complex detailed electrical, electronic drawings and prints
Strong knowledge in the use of personal computers and numerous software applications such as Excel, Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
Must have and maintain a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must be able to work after hours "on call" duties on a rotational basis. The "on call" time frame includes weekdays after the end of a shift and entire weekend
While on call must be able to respond to an emergency call out by arriving at the plant within 45 minutes of an emergency call out notification
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to work the normal weekday schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with overtime as required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Fiber Optics, SCADA systems and licensed and unlicensed radio systems
Prior experience working in an industrial Process Instrumentation and Controls environment

Responsibilities

Constructs process monitoring and control systems from specific instrumentation and communication devices, installs, views PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programs, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs major electronic systems and peripheral devices per manufacturer?s specification in conjunction with Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations
Reads complex schematics, wiring diagrams, and shop drawings for the purpose of installation, troubleshooting and repairing of major systems and minor subsystems and components; should have some ability to troubleshoot motor starter circuits
Troubleshoots,installs, and calibrates various instruments, including ultrasonic level transmitters, transit time flow meters, Doppler flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, differential pressure transmitters, various gas analyzers, turbidity analyzers, chlorine residual analyzers, dissolved oxygen transmitters, and sludge blanket level transmitters
Utilizes a wide range of test equipment, including recorders, computers, PC based software analyzer programs, oscilloscopes, data analyzers, analog and digital multi-meters, and other test equipment, while performing tests to identify problems and to maintain and calibrate equipment to performance standards
Connects, disconnects, and tags out equipment and circuits for test or repair and safety of personnel and equipment
Pulls and terminates cable for instrumentation installs
Performs installations in compliance with the national electrical code
Performs soldering on electronic components
Performs basic mechanical repairs as required
Maintains shop and storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion
Maintains the safe and efficient use of materials, tools, test equipment and personal safety and all others working in the vicinity
Cleans work area after work is complete
Complies with plant policy and procedures, in particular, those involving personnel and equipment safety
Maintains and repairs network communications systems (i.e. fiber networks, Ethernet networks and network peripherals)
Maintains and repairs complete process systems and repair/replace subcomponents as required
Maintains telephone and/or radio contact with operation and management personnel
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Performs other duties as assigned