Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Position Summary

Provides routine maintenance support for both Water and Wastewater Plants, including pump and lift stations and other areas within the distribution and collection. Performs assigned duties necessary to repair, replace, and maintain mechanical, electronic, control and instrumentation equipment related to water and wastewater treatment facilities; including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assists in the operation and maintenance of SCADA/Instrumentation/small electrical at both water and wastewater plants, such as small electrical systems, motor starters, electric motors, pump control circuits, level controls, automation control circuits, instrumentation equipment, motorized valve operators, SCADA, and relays.
• Assists maintenance personnel in performing preventive maintenance on electric motors, pumps, replacing bearings, cleaning stators, and greasing; performs maintenance on other related electrical equipment for motors.
• Inspects, repairs, troubleshoots and performs routine preventive maintenance on all variable frequency drive units in the water and wastewater system.
• Service hydraulic, electric, pneumatic, and mechanical instruments used for controlling, analyzing, measuring, and recording.
• Uses process flow sheets, instrument system diagrams, single-line electrical drawings, and schematics.
• Helps coordinate maintenance activities with operations personnel, enters data into computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) system, and writes reports.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Graduation from an Electronics Trade School is preferred. Experience: 3 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of electronic communications, control equipment, and/or SCADA software programming.

Experience with radio frequency communications, process instrumentation and SCADA systems in a manufacturing or process control environment preferred. Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. Licenses and Certifications: Certification(s) from NICET, ISA, the military, or a journeyman electrician license is preferred.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug test, physical, and functional capacity test. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License Class "C" (or higher) and good driving record as defined by City policy. An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.

Other Requirements: Must obtain Class D Water Operator license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within six months from date of hire. Must obtain Class C Water (Treatment or Distribution) license from TCEQ within two years from the date of hire. Must be able to work shift work, as required. This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed: during emergency operations, in preparation for prolonged emergency operations and/ or during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by his/her direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of: Basic electricity, pump and motor, blower, drive, belt, and other operation equipment maintenance needs; basic chemistry and mathematical principle applications; basic water purification equipment processes, controls, instrumentation, and hydraulics; computerized maintenance management software; and Knowledge of process control equipment involved in Water and Wastewater. Skilled in: Interpreting charts, flow diagrams, maintenance manuals, and instructions;

performing mechanical repairs, including gas/electric welding; distinguishing different colors to read and interpret lab equipment and fluids; working above normal heights (10-100 feet); operating assigned tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner; using personal computer including Microsoft Office, e-mail and the internet; responding appropriately in emergency situations; personnel supervision, training, and in coordinating operations for assigned areas of responsibility;

accepting responsibility for his/her actions; performing work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in…