Instrument Technician

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The purpose of the position is to perform highly skilled technical and mechanical work involving installation, maintenance, repair and calibration of electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic equipment of the city’s lift stations, raw water, stormwater and treatment facilities. Employees in this classification provide training, instruction and direction to other maintenance personnel when applicable to the assigned work order. Work involves inspection and evaluation of equipment and machinery for proper operating conditions and maintenance and repair needs.

Areas of responsibility include, but are not necessarily limited to, lift stations, raw water wells, storm water (pump station, lake weirs, lake aerators) and treatment plants. Position ensures the efficient and safe mechanical operation of machinery and equipment. Incumbents perform work in a manner to ensure cost efficiency and effective methods and procedures. Performs other work as requested.

Area of operations:
Stormwater (Pump stations, lake aerators, lake weirs, automation), Wastewater (Lift Station, reuse, wastewater plant, automation) / Water (raw water wells, remote tank sites, water plant, automation)

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Installs, programs, calibrates, maintains, and repairs instrumentation and electronic equipment, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), flow meters and transducers, generators, and transfer switches.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Integrated control systems, motor control panels and electrical services, lift station, raw water stormwater, control panels, data flow systems, and antennas.
• Calibrates, tests, maintains and repairs confined entry gas detection equipment and devices, instruments such as flow meters (mag meters, ultrasonic), level sensors (radar, ultrasonic, pressure transducers), pressure and temperature transmitters. Water quality analyzers (pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, chlorine).
• Diagnoses and repairs PLC and SCADA systems used for monitoring and control of Public Works infrastructure.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Reads and interprets P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and technical manuals
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., environmental and safety standards). Maintains accurate records of calibrations, maintenance activities, and system performance.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs radio and communications telemetry equipment, monitor control equipment, and control panel equipment for lift stations, water well sites, and treatment plants.
• Performs related duties; receives and interprets daily work orders, prioritizes and prepares for assigned tasks; inspects and tests tools, vehicles and safety gear; reviews and restocks supplies and service vehicle inventory; inspects equipment and systems; maintains related documentation and records.
• Assists mechanical personnel, as needed, in lift station, water well, and treatment plant maintenance and repair; provides guidance, assistance, troubleshooting and training regarding electrical components, control valves, etc.
• Responds to emergency calls, alarms, and system failures, including after-hours support if required.
• Utilizes computerized diagnostic techniques, instruments, and equipment in troubleshooting and identifying radio telemetry and other electronic problems.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.