Instrumentation Technician - Water Treatment Plant

Maintains and repairs all instrument and electronic controls for the Water Treatment Plant.

• Plan and implement schedules for repair and preventative maintenance of all electrical and electronic equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate all process control equipment.
• Interprets all plant drawings, operation and technical manuals.
• Generates preventative maintenance and calibration record histories using maintenance management software.
• Interfaces with equipment sales representatives for purchasing new or replacement parts for inventory.
• Uses various electronic test equipment and software to isolate and correct all process control malfunctions.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on building heating/cooling controls and equipment.
• Maintains and troubleshoots computer/plc hardware and software problems and generates backups of various program files.
• Assists in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing of water booster stations.
• Maintains automated bulk water sales system and prepares usage reports.
• Performs other duties as required.

Two-year degree or equivalent in electronics or related field; five to seven years experience in the electrical/electronics and instrumentation fields; strong knowledge of programmable logic controllers, data and signal transmission systems; maintains an awareness of worker safety guidelines and procedures, and applies these in performing daily activities and tasks.

Non-Bargaining Hourly Personnel Full-time position, Pay Range 53 (not hourly rate)

Appointing Authority
- Service Director

Department/Division
- Service/Water Treatment Plant

Reports to
- Water Facilities Assistant Manager

The City of Newark, Ohio, conforms to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. The City of Newark strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. The City of Newark is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The City of Newark prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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Newark City offers a complete benefits package to full time employees including health care, dental care, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation, and credit union.