Instrumentation Technician - Ozone

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

36d•$29 - $43

About The Position

The Instrumentation Technician-Ozone supervises maintenance and calibration of NTMWD flow meters in its water and wastewater systems. The role performs instrumentation troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs requiring in-depth knowledge of industrial electrical and electronic theory, and uses independent judgment to identify and resolve instrumentation issues. The position also supports subordinate employees, ensures safe work practices and required training, and may train assistants and new hires on safe work methods and ozone-specific equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience in process control and/or measurement systems in an industrial or utility environment.
Valid Electrical Apprentice license, or obtain one from the State of Texas within six months.
Obtain certification(s) from meter manufacturer(s).
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Thorough knowledge of types of meters used for flow measurement and level recording.
Knowledge of instrumentation equipment related to water and wastewater treatment and production, potentially including flow meters, analyzers, PLCs, SCADA systems, ozone generators, chemical equipment, air compressors, valve actuators, motors, and variable frequency drives.
Knowledge of computers, software, and hardware.
Proficiency with the District Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and drawings.
Ability to comprehend, carry out, and administer written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Supervise calibration of flow metering equipment in the water and wastewater systems, including approximately 500 meters calibrated quarterly or annually.
Communicate with city staff to verify meter accuracy.
Record meter calibrations in the District Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Verify that new meter installations meet manufacturer requirements for accurate flow measurement.
Follow safe work practices, including proper use of safety equipment, confined-space entry procedures, and lockout/tagout.
Ensure subordinate employees observe safe work practices and receive required training.
Assist subordinate employees with troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation equipment.
Attend plant inspections with TCEQ and provide required meter calibration records.
Participate in a regular twelve-hour shift schedule if assigned to a shift work location, or rotational on-call coverage if not assigned to a shift location; work overtime when needed.
Train assistants and new hires in safe work methods and troubleshooting ozone-specific equipment, as needed.
Remain current on and attend all required training.
Perform other duties as assigned.