Water Prod - Communication - Instrumentation Technician I

City of Abilene • Abilene, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Instrumentation I/II/III performs a variety of technical work involved in the installation, preventative maintenance, diagnostic evaluation, and repair of electronic systems, instrumentation, process controls, and associated systems to support water production and water distribution for the City of Abilene. The Instrumentation Technician I exercises no supervision. The Instrumentation Technician II and III may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff.

Requirements

• At least six (6) months of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, process controls, electrical, and electronic systems is required.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A Texas driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
• Completion of OSHA-mandated electrical safety training for “Qualified Electrical Worker” within one (1) year of employment is required.
• Possession of a Class D Water License and Class D Wastewater License from the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment is required.

Nice To Haves

• Technical education equivalent to the level of an associate’s degree or 60 semester credit hours is preferred for Instrumentation Technician II.
• A Class C Water License from the State of Texas within two (2) years of employment or promotion is required for Instrumentation Technician II.
• Three (3) years of experience in the water or wastewater field is required for Instrumentation Technician III.
• Two (2) years of relevant instrumentation experience are required for Instrumentation Technician III.
• Possession of a Class B Water License or Class B Wastewater License from the State of Texas is required for Instrumentation Technician III.
• Participate in on-call schedule work for Instrumentation Technician III.
• Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, and confined workspaces for Instrumentation Technician III.
• Exposure to chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards for Instrumentation Technician III.
• Travel to different sites for Instrumentation Technician III.
• After hours, weekend, holiday, and night work as needed for Instrumentation Technician III.
• Not afraid of heights, ability to climb elevated storage tanks for Instrumentation Technician III.
• Work two (2) weeks, rotating on call schedule for Instrumentation Technician III.
• Respond to emergencies as needed for Instrumentation Technician III.
• Respond within 30 minutes when on call for Instrumentation Technician III.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints related to water utility maintenance.
• Installation, repair, diagnostic evaluation, and servicing of all types of metering devices, receivers, transmitters, and process control systems supporting water and wastewater functions.
• Perform effective electrical troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
• Troubleshoot motor and control systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems.
• Prepare and assemble conduits including connecting wires appropriately through the conduit.
• Establish and maintain parts inventory, requisition supplies, materials and equipment for use in instrumentation systems.
• Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED