Senior Instrument Technician; Temporary

This is a highly skilled position involved in installing, repairing, maintaining and adjusting instruments used to measure and control variables in the Wastewater Treatment Plant and sub-stations. The Senior Instrument Technician is responsible for providing technical maintenance and administrative support for real-time process control computer systems utilized in the treatment plant. The incumbent diagnoses and corrects computer hardware and software problems which includes creating and modifying hard copy reports, color cathode-ray tube graphics, sewage plant process control diagrams, energy management control programs and maintenance scheduling programs.

The Senior Instrument Technician assists staff in usage, training and maintenance of direct digital and analog control systems. The incumbent exercises considerable leeway for the use of independent actions/judgment in carrying out technical details. Incumbent provides supervision, guidance and assistance to Instrument Technicians. Supervision shall be exercised over the work of subordinate employees.

• Installs, repairs, maintains and adjusts indication, recording, telemonitoring, and controlling instruments used to measure and control variables such as flows, temperature, pressure, motion, forces and chemical addition using tools and precision instruments;
• Disassembles malfunctioning instruments and examines and tests mechanisms and circuitry for defects;
• Troubleshoots equipment in or out of control systems and replaces or repairs defective parts;
• Reassembles instruments and tests assembly for conformance with specifications using instruments such as potentiometer, resistance bridge, manometer and pressure gauge;
• Inspects instruments periodically and makes minor calibration adjustments to assure functioning within specified standards;
• Performs preventive maintenance of computer equipment and peripheral equipment including but not limited to analog to digital converters, digital to analog converters, magnetic tape transport, card reader, system printers, input/output teletype, CRT monitor and mass memory disc, modems, servers, cabling, CD-roms;
• Maintains computer software including creating/modifying written documentation related to programs, control loops and operational and maintenance aspects of computers;
• creates/modifies color graphic displays, logs, sequence control loops, preventive maintenance programs, files and data base.
• Diagnoses computer hardware problems and isolating to major component level using established diagnostic programs or test programs;
• Trains operational and maintenance personnel in the proper use of input and output devices associated with digital control systems;
• Maintains computer hard copy material;
• Detects and makes repairs to any type of instrumentation or controls including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, electro-mechanical systems and electronic systems;
• Modifies and creates operational procedures for each function and devices associated with the system;

Continuous and permanent status in the Buffalo Sewer Authority as an Instrument Technician one year.

• Assists consulting engineers and departmental personnel in evaluating existing and anticipated related needs;
• Prepares annual budget for area of responsibility;
• Prepares various reports and maintains records relative to work performed, materials used and man hours expended;
• Supervises and trains the development of Instrument Technicians;
• Performs related duties as required.

Open Competitive

• (A) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical, electrical or electronic technology and one year of qualifying experience*
• (B) Associate's Degree from an accredited…