Technician II, Instrumentation - (26-DDCS-815009-016)

DC Water•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Instrumentation Technician II performs a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance of electronic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation. Fabricates, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains instruments. Assists with modifications and upgrades of instruments and computer control systems. Diagnoses and corrects telemetry problems of computer control systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Assists in the maintenance of SCADA systems.

Requirements

Six (6) years of experience related to water/wastewater industry maintenance, inclusive of two (2) years of progressive experience in instrumentation/measurement.
High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
Knowledge and ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, process control schematics, Process and Instruments Diagrams (P&ID), and ladder logic drawings.
Demonstrated ability to use a wide variety of electric/electronic test equipment and computers to diagnose and correct equipment and process control system problems.
The incumbent must possess and maintain current or acquire within 12 months of employment and maintain current, certification from the International Society of Automation designation of Certified Control Systems Technician CCST II or National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies NICET Ill.
Must possess and maintain current a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License and a DC Water Vehicle Endorsement.
English

Nice To Haves

If the candidate meets the Preferred Education Requirements indicated below. Four (4) years of experience with water/wastewater industry maintenance, inclusive of two (2) years of progressive experience in instrumentation/measurement.
Technical School diploma or Associate's degree in a related technology area from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Develops and institutes procedures and plans associated with routine and emergency repairs. Conducts diverse tests to validate effectiveness of control process systems.
Establishes quality assurance and safety procedures that adhere to industry standards and specifications.
Performs first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairing of equipment at the major assembly level to the component level. Designs, installs, and provides technical support in process control and operational systems.
Serves as system control and engineering technician liaison with DC Water staff, consultants and contractors.
Troubleshoots and repairs computer equipment such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Sets up, installs, and maintains audio video projection systems. Installs and maintains SCADA systems, radios, and process control automation.
Utilizes network technology by desktop and laptop computers, PLC's and SCADA systems to acquire data, control and monitor systems.
Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.
Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.
Communicates all process equipment modifications to the Production Controller.
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.