Instrumentation Technician

Village of Tequesta•Tequesta, FL

About The Position

The Village is seeking to fill the position of Instrumentation Technician in the Water Production Unit. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and performing a variety of skilled maintenance work on mechanical, electrical, electronic and telemetry elements of utility systems to ensure efficient and reliable operation. Work involves the application of mechanical and technical knowledge in implementing inspection, repair, operation and maintenance programs for utility systems.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency supplemented by related technical courses and training
Two years’ experience with utility maintenance systems and performing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, preferably with preventative maintenance program
Two years’ experience implementing, ordering and maintaining inventory for a maintenance program
Acquisition of the following certification with 12 months of employment: Allen Bradley PLC 5 Logic System Integrator In Touch Software Control System Schooling by Wonderware
Have or obtain a State of Florida Level "C" Water Plant Operator Certification with 24 months of employment and thereafter maintain valid Level "C" Certification
Valid driver’s license
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification in accordance with Village policy
Any equivalent combination of qualification and experience
Advanced knowledge of wells, filters, reverse osmosis, filtration processes, water purification treatment and pumping processes
Advanced knowledge of the materials, methods and tools of maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment; ability to locate and evaluate causes of equipment failure and considerable knowledge of machinery pumps and motors
Advanced knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to maintenance and repair work
Good physical condition and stamina to perform arduous manual tasks, sometimes under unfavorable conditions
Good knowledge of automation concepts, with ability to install, modify, program and test the SCADA system
Ability to read work from complex diagrams and blueprints; read and program ladder logic for PLC
Strong knowledge of budgeting and inventory maintenance principles
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Village staff and the Village's engineering consultants in the design and construction of utility systems

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates and performs installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and electrical instrumentation systems on all water treatment equipment at the water plant and other utility facilities
Inspects, diagnoses and effects repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment and instruments. Designs, builds and/or modifies fixtures, instruments and related apparatus
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical systems, electronic instrumentation, radio/telemetry equipment and control circuits, maintain parts and related inventories. Works with and develops network and communication systems
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment, pumps, motors and controls
Assists with preparing budgets for electrical, electronic, instrumentation systems and maintains parts and related inventories
Performs water treatment operations at reverse osmosis and filtration water treatment plants under the direction of the immediate supervisor, license and permit conditions
Communicates with coworkers, management, citizens, engineers, contractors, vendors and others in a manner that builds cooperation and consensus
Completes maintenance work orders and reports findings, modifies operational manuals and procedures as needed
Collects quotation for services, repairs and parts and orders and arranges maintenance functions
Complies, conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions, including all safety rules and wears/uses all appropriate safety equipment