Instrument Technician- Public Works

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City•Kansas City, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City, KS Environmental Services team is seeking an Instrumentation Technician. This standalone position works with considerable independence and requires advanced experience in electrical and mechanical work involving maintenance and repair of treatment plant process control equipment. Work is performed under supervision, with independent judgment used to determine repair methods after oral instructions or written work orders are received. The position is classified as DOT-regulated. The technician leads installation and calibration of process control equipment, maintains and installs computer equipment, and works with plant and pump station PLC systems, including their maintenance and programming. The role also maintains SCADA and Ethernet software systems, completes work-order documentation, assists with updating schematics and blueprints, and keeps work areas, tools, and equipment safe and orderly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of relevant experience in industrial electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance.
Pass a written test with basic to intermediate questions related to the field, with a required passing score of 70%.
Obtain a Class B driver’s license with tanker endorsement within six months of hire.
Obtain Class I KWEA collections or KDHE operations certification within three years of hire.
Ability to lift, carry, and drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to work independently and in teams, and to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
Ability to work in conditions involving moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
Pass a post-offer criminal history background check, physical examination, and drug screen; submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Two years of PLC experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties may be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead the installation and calibration of process control equipment.
Maintain and/or install computer equipment, including motherboards, monitors, and software.
Install thermocouples, differential pressure detectors, flow meters, oxygen and LEL analyzers, and other monitoring equipment used in UG facilities.
Maintain plant and pump station PLC systems and program those systems.
Perform basic troubleshooting and support tasks under supervision.
Maintain SCADA and Ethernet software systems.
Use work-order software to document work and track work history, parts, and costs; enter data using a computer or tablet as needed.
Keep work areas, tools, and equipment in a safe and orderly condition.
Assist with updating schematics and/or blueprints to reflect field changes or equipment installation.
Operate hand tools, power tools, specialty electronics, test equipment, and computers or laptops.