Instrument & Controls Tech

DFW International Airport•Grapevine, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor, the Instrument & Controls Tech troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and installs control systems and instrumentation associated with utilities and industrial infrastructure. The role may lead work crews for assigned projects and participates in the design, development, and implementation of system changes and upgrades. The position maintains pneumatic, electromechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement standards traceable to appropriate N.I.S.T. standards. It also maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and tests; writes or modifies computer programs; and orders parts, supplies, and equipment when authorized by a supervisor. This is a safety-sensitive and essential employee position. The employee must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to random drug screening, obtain and maintain a SIDA airport identification/access badge, and be available for emergency operations and on-call work. The work takes place in an industrial environment and may involve manual labor, variable weather, climbing, prolonged standing, occasional confined-space work, and driving on airport property.

Requirements

Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent.
Three years of maintenance or repair experience on microprocessor-based pneumatic/electronic instrumentation and control systems.
Formal training in instrumentation and controls technology or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of employment, State of Texas Certified Wastewater Collection System Operator Class I certification.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of employment, State of Texas Class D Water Works Operator certification.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of employment, Universal Refrigerant certification from an EPA-approved provider.
Ability to pass a color vision deficiency test and a medical physical examination.
Ability to periodically work on-call outside normal operating hours, including weekends and holidays.
Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
Knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials used to maintain pneumatic/electronic instruments and control systems.
Knowledge of microcomputer-based control-system principles and environmental energy equipment such as heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions applicable in an industrial environment.
Knowledge of and skill in operating electronic test equipment.
Knowledge of at least one computer programming language, such as assembly or BASIC.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair malfunctions or defects in electronic and pneumatic equipment.
Ability to use test equipment and hand tools associated with repairing, maintaining, and installing electronic systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and diagrams of instrumentation and control systems.
Ability to document work and maintain accurate records of installations, test results, and repairs.
Ability to respond to emergency call-up either over the phone or on-site.
Ability to obtain a SIDA Airport Identification/Access Badge within 30 days of employment and maintain qualification for the badge at each renewal.
Ability to meet the requirements of a designated safety-sensitive position, including pre-employment and random drug screening.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, calibrate, and install industrial and utility-related control systems and instrumentation.
Read and interpret specifications, diagrams, and schematics describing instrumentation and control-system installation, maintenance requirements, and operating parameters.
Modify existing equipment by installing energy-saving, operational, and safety-monitoring devices.
Test faulty components and circuits using equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters; perform bench repairs; replace defective components and wiring; and calibrate equipment to specifications.
Maintain pneumatic, electromechanical, electrical, and electronic measurement standards traceable to appropriate N.I.S.T. standards.
Calibrate measurement and test equipment and instruments using N.I.S.T.-traceable standards.
Participate in the design, development, and implementation of system changes and upgrades.
Maintain records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.
Write or modify existing computer programs.
Order parts, supplies, and equipment when authorized by the supervisor.
Respond to emergency call-ups by phone or on-site and work on-call on a rotation basis.
Drive to locations on airport property and work off-shift during system emergencies and special projects.