Instrumentation & Control Technician II

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)•Buchanan Dam, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Take your technical career to the next level! We are seeking a driven Instrumentation & Control Technician II to join our Dam & Hydro team! Be the driving force behind the installation, calibration, and repair of critical instrumentation and control systems. It’s the ideal opportunity to grow your expertise, take on exciting new challenges, and collaborate closely with peers. If you would like to be part of LCRA's critical mission to manage water supply and manage floods on the Highland Lakes and the Colorado River, then we want you!

Requirements

Six or more years' experience in installation, maintenance and/or repair of instrumentation, control equipment or monitoring equipment or relevant experience.
Driver's license required if traveling to work at various locations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of human-machine interface software and systems
Proficient troubleshooting and testing skills to diagnose electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Experience using control systems and equipment (e.g., distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers).
Experience in modifying electrical, logic and P&ID drawings accurately.

Responsibilities

Adhere to strict tag-out procedures to ensure a safe work environment for all personnel.
Inspect and evaluate facility systems and equipment to ensure optimal efficiency.
Identify operational issues and develop actionable solutions.
Analyze and interpret technical diagrams to develop actionable troubleshooting or repair procedures.
Record all equipment and system changes in logs and files while ensuring clear verbal and written communication to supervisors and peers.
Operate and calibrate handheld testing equipment to complete installations and routine maintenance.
Perform loop checks and commission system upgrades.
Travel independently or in small teams to field locations (substations, power plants, and water systems) as scheduled.