CP Instrumentation Technician I​/II​/III

Safety Sensitive - YES

Uniform Required – NO

NOTE: These positions are part of the LRW CAREER PATH process and are set up to allow the employee to progress automatically to the next position upon achievement of the noted qualifications. The “Scope” and “Duties” listed on this page are basic to all positions; the “Qualifications” detail and determine the expertise and experience required for each position. Each successive level includes all of the requirements for the prior level.

Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of electronic systems for treatment plants, pump stations, and any other LRW buildings and facilities.

• Receives work assignments from supervisor and reviews work steps with supervisor when necessary.
• Efficiently follow oral and written instructions.
• Reports possible problems in the facilities, grounds, or any other area related to the Utility, based on observations while completing assigned tasks.
• Reports unsafe and/or hazardous conditions immediately.
• Cleans tools and equipment and returns them to proper storage area.
• Keeps all work sites neat and orderly, including storage areas.
• Maintains records, makes reports, and completes work orders and helpdesk requests as required.
• Completes a daily maintenance job report.
• Operates and cares for Utility equipment and property according to requirements.
• Requests equipment and parts required in support of Instrumentation systems.
• Assures that all materials purchased or from stock are recorded and processed correctly.
• Performs skilled tasks in accordance with standard practices to include installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of LRW equipment.
• Follows established work procedures and practices.
• Follows safety practices and guidelines at all times, including wearing proper personal protective/safety equipment due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, flammable liquids, biological hazards, toxic/flammable compressed gases and confined spaces.
• Undertakes any reasonable request within capabilities that is for the good of the community and LRW.

See separate spreadsheet.

This position has been evaluated as to whether a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the employee, coworkers, or the public. If the designation is yes, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) of 2016 will govern working conditions. If no, the AMMA will not apply to the position.

This position has been evaluated as to the mandated wearing of a company uniform during working hours.

• Instrumentation Technician I (Grade
  5)
  • Education:
    
    High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience & Training:
    Some electrical and/or electronic experience helpful.
  • Working Knowledge:
    Basic – some electrical and/or electronic knowledge helpful.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain:
    Valid Arkansas driver’s license.
  • Ability to perform:
    Variety of manual tasks that support maintenance performed by this department;
    Assist Mechanics and Electricians with repairs and preventive maintenance on control systems and related.
• Instrumentation Technician II (Grade
  6)
  • Experience & Training: 2 years as Instrument Tech I and achieved Step 5 in that grade.
  • Working Knowledge:
    Practical (all under Basic plus the following).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain:
    Specialized training from accredited electronics course.
  • Ability to perform:
    Completion of a minimum of 10 areas on the checklist in the "Instrumentation Responsibility Chart";
    Install, test, maintain, and repair cabling systems and other network elements required in support of computer infrastructure;
    Read and understand wiring diagrams, schematic manuals, and blueprints of electronic equipment installations;
    Test and inspect equipment alarms during plant walk‑through maintenance;
    Efficiently operate a digital voltmeter;
    Efficiently operate the HMI software for SCADA system;
    Efficiently maintain portable gas detectors and perform software downloads.
• Instrumentation Technician III (Grade
  7)
  • Experience & Training: 2 years as Instrument Tech II and achieved Step 5 in that grade.
  • Working Knowledge:
    Extensive (all under Practical plus the following).
  • Ability to obtain…