Water Prod - Communication - Instrumentation Technician I/II/III

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Instrumentation I/II/III performs a variety of technical work involved in the installation, preventative maintenance, diagnostic evaluation, and repair of electronic systems, instrumentation, process controls, and associated systems to support water production and water distribution for the City of Abilene. SUPERVISION EXERCISED The Instrumentation Technician I exercises no supervision. The Instrumentation Technician II and III may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Instrumentation Technician I Investigate complaints related to water utility maintenance. Installation, repair, diagnostic evaluation, and servicing of all types of metering devices, receivers, transmitters, and process control systems supporting water and wastewater functions. Perform effective electrical troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units. Troubleshoot motor and control systems. Perform routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems. Prepare and assemble conduits including connecting wires appropriately through the conduit. Establish and maintain parts inventory, requisition supplies, materials and equipment for use in instrumentation systems. Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors. Instrumentation Technician II Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and maintain flow, pressure, radar, and other metering equipment. Repair, adjust, and maintain various types of programmable controllers. Maintain radio telemetry systems. Read and interpret analog and digital input and output; perform repairs on associated DC control circuitry. Assist with training and evaluating staff, planning and assigning work. Instrumentation Technician III Perform calibrations and measurements on telemetry equipment requiring a high degree of precision. Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC Ladder Logic. Maintain and support Aveva (Wonderware) operations management software. Evaluate proposed and existing instrumentation and control systems; make recommendations and develop specifications. Assist in the preparation of the division budget. OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

At least six (6) months of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, process controls, electrical, and electronic systems is required.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
A Texas driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
Completion of OSHA-mandated electrical safety training for “Qualified Electrical Worker” within one (1) year of employment is required.
Possession of a Class D Water License and Class D Wastewater License from the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment is required.
Two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, process controls, and electronic systems associated with water and/or wastewater is required.
Successful completion of the City of Abilene’s Instrumentation Technician II Proficiency Test with a minimum score of 70% for promotion is required.
External applicants seeking direct placement as Instrumentation Technician II must achieve a minimum passing score of 90% on the proficiency test.
A Class C Water and Class C Wastewater License from the State of Texas within two (2) years of employment or promotion is required.
Three (3) years of experience in the water or wastewater field is required.
Two (2) years of relevant instrumentation experience are required.
Successful completion of the City of Abilene’s Instrumentation Technician III Proficiency Test with a minimum score of 70% for promotion is required.
External applicants seeking direct placement as Instrumentation Technician III must achieve a minimum passing score of 85% on the proficiency test.
Possession of a Class B Water License or Class B Wastewater License from the State of Texas is required.
Participate in on-call schedule work.
Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, and confined workspaces.
Exposure to chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
Travel to different sites.
After hours, weekend, holiday, and night work as needed.
Not afraid of heights, ability to climb elevated storage tanks.
Work two (2) weeks, rotating on call schedule.
Respond to emergencies as needed.
Respond within 30 minutes when on call.

Nice To Haves

Technical education equivalent to the level of an associate’s degree or 60 semester credit hours is preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigate complaints related to water utility maintenance.
Installation, repair, diagnostic evaluation, and servicing of all types of metering devices, receivers, transmitters, and process control systems supporting water and wastewater functions.
Perform effective electrical troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
Troubleshoot motor and control systems.
Perform routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems.
Prepare and assemble conduits including connecting wires appropriately through the conduit.
Establish and maintain parts inventory, requisition supplies, materials and equipment for use in instrumentation systems.
Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors.
Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and maintain flow, pressure, radar, and other metering equipment.
Repair, adjust, and maintain various types of programmable controllers.
Maintain radio telemetry systems.
Read and interpret analog and digital input and output; perform repairs on associated DC control circuitry.
Assist with training and evaluating staff, planning and assigning work.
Perform calibrations and measurements on telemetry equipment requiring a high degree of precision.
Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC Ladder Logic.
Maintain and support Aveva (Wonderware) operations management software.
Evaluate proposed and existing instrumentation and control systems; make recommendations and develop specifications.
Assist in the preparation of the division budget.
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.