Instrumentation Tech II

Atlantic County Utilities Authority•Atlantic City, NJ

About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising the maintenance and repair of Authority equipment. The employee troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, and analyzes instrumentation and electronic control systems; maintains flow-meter accuracy and reliability; generates flow data reports; and supports upgrades to electronic equipment. The role also includes inventorying critical parts and supplies, following National Electrical Code and safety requirements, and performing duties related to hazardous substances under ACUA’s written standard operating procedures. As needed or directed, the employee assists ACUA with its environmental mission and customer service activities, including advocacy, site tours, and events. The employee must maintain required training and respond to operational needs, including trouble calls and emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in the electronics field working on electronic equipment similar to equipment at the facility.
Forklift truck operation experience.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers, computers, flow meters, and cellular/Ethernet radio communications equipment.
Ability to construct and interpret electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.
Technical and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and other related applications.
Ability to work overtime as required and respond to trouble calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and on short notice.
Ability to report to work during weather-related conditions and emergencies.
Ability to qualify for respirator use.
Ability to operate test instruments and tools requiring manual dexterity and good visual acuity.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related technical school is preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair instruments and electronic devices, including flow meters, PLCs, VFDs, totalizers, gauges, I-to-P converters, incinerator instrumentation systems, and gas detection systems.
Analyze instrument and control systems to confirm proper operation.
Assure flow-meter accuracy and reliability for billing purposes.
Produce flow data reports weekly, monthly, yearly, or as required for informational and budgetary purposes.
Evaluate calibration equipment to ensure materials and methods are adequate for repair and calibration of plant instrumentation.
Use and interpret electronic test equipment such as VOMs, oscilloscopes, and ammeters.
Perform calculations required during instrument calibration and analyze data for accuracy.
Program a personal computer to enter data and produce tabular or graphical reports.
Program Wonderware HMI software and set up, program, and troubleshoot programmable controllers based on operational requirements.
Specify input and output devices, wiring, and safety interlocks using ladder logic diagrams.
Develop and design control drawings, ladder logic diagrams, and working drawings for electronic equipment modifications or upgrades, and specify necessary equipment.
Troubleshoot basic electrical problems on motors and motor controllers.
Inventory critical parts and supplies and submit lists to the supervisor for ordering.
Perform work in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Work safely on ladders and scaffolding, including overhead and below-grade areas, and follow safety rules and regulations while using available safety equipment.
Comply with lockout/tag-out requirements before working on potentially energized devices.
Know and perform the duties in ACUA SOP HAZ2 through SOP HAZ6 regarding hazardous substances.
Complete required Hazwoper 40 training, annual 8-hour Hazwoper refresher courses, and annual hazardous substance drills.
Assist ACUA with its environmental mission and customer service activities as needed or directed, including advocacy, site tours, and Authority events.
Remain compliant with all position training requirements.
Respond to trouble calls during the day, night, weekends, and holidays, including on short notice; report to work during weather-related conditions and emergencies.