Instrumentation Technician I

Fairfax County•Lorton (Jp04), VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in preventive maintenance & repairs of instrumentation and electronic equipment such as flow, level, and analytical measuring devices. These include doppler and transit time flow meters, magnetic flow meters, differential pressure flow meters, ultrasonic level meters, pressure level meters, PH analyzers, dissolved oxygen analyzers, ORP analyzers, turbidity analyzers, oxygen analyzers, and total hydrocarbon analyzers. Reads simple technical manuals or drawings & complete repairs from them. Works alone on the least technical instrumentation in the I& E field covering repairs, troubleshooting problems & preventive maintenance. Documents work completed in a computer-based work order system. Orders spare part and perform other duties as required. Assists in maintaining the continuous emission monitoring system on the incinerator stacks. Assists in calibration and repair on sensor and alarm systems for oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, explosive gas (methane), and fire detection systems. The ideal candidate: will be detail oriented and have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work independently. Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES). DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Requirements

Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to a high school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education; completion of a vocation course in electronics, one year of work experience related to the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial instrumentation or electronic/electrical equipment found in water or wastewater utilities.
Valid driver's license.
Confined Space Certification within 6 months of hire.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Subject to 24 hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime.
Subject to working in adverse weather conditions and may be exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas.
Ability to distinguish different color wiring.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in instrumentation/electrical/electronic technology or related field.
Electrical Journeymen License /or ISA certificate
Experience working in an industrial wastewater environment.
One year of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical & instrumentation control systems.
One year of experience of working in water treatment, or a pump station maintenance group.
One year of experience reading instrumentation data, interpreting schematics, circuit diagrams, and manuals related to instrumentation or electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

Assists in preventive maintenance & repairs of instrumentation and electronic equipment such as flow, level, and analytical measuring devices.
Reads simple technical manuals or drawings & complete repairs from them.
Works alone on the least technical instrumentation in the I& E field covering repairs, troubleshooting problems & preventive maintenance.
Documents work completed in a computer-based work order system.
Orders spare part and perform other duties as required.
Assists in maintaining the continuous emission monitoring system on the incinerator stacks.
Assists in calibration and repair on sensor and alarm systems for oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, explosive gas (methane), and fire detection systems.