Instrumentation Technician - Wastewater Plant

Description

• Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored.
• Inspects and troubleshoots electrical systems, equipment and fixtures using testing devices and diagnoses basic operational problems.
• May weld, thread pipe and solder using gas and electric equipment.
• Installs and repairs electrical wiring systems, electrical motors, generators, armatures and other electrical equipment. Installs, telephone and computer system, wiring fire and security alarms wiring, electric cell door locks, television and coaxial cables.
• May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Maintenance personnel.
• May assist in other areas of plant as directed.
• Constantly uses hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently reaches with hands and arms.
• Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tile, door locks, carpet, and/or paint.
• Make alterations to electrical systems and equipment to meet the needs of their department.
• Performs preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment according to supplier specifications.
• May serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call.
• Reports and documents results of inspections and work performed.
• May fabricate devices and assemblies from steel.
• Works in various positions; works on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground; and works with hands extended above and below head and body up to 40 minutes using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Performs electrically related activities specified by work order and installs new or replacement electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
• Prepares work orders either manually or from a CMMS system as required and prepares work related reports, procurement requisitions, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements in an accurate and timely manner.
• Estimates time and material costs for assigned projects.
• Troubleshoots and tests electrical systems and related apparatus to locate source of malfunction.
• May assist with maintaining parts, spares and maintenance inventory.
• Takes corrective action and obtains necessary repair parts per procedure in assigned area.

Requirements

• Must hold valid journeyman electrician's license.
• Skill in troubleshooting and analyzing electrical malfunctions.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently maintain, install and repair any electrical equipment which may include pumps, blowers, compressors and other electrically driven equipment.
• Minimum water/wastewater license as required by regulatory agencies at site.
• Skill in using welding equipment.
• Requires lying on back, kneeling, crawling, twisting and squatting.
• Must have the ability to diagnose problems regardless of complexity, troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and local municipality electrical codes.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
• At least five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment with ability to comprehend complex specifications, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, blueprints and manuals.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds) distances of 10 feet.
• Knowledge of the operation of generators, batteries, motors, computers, telephones, and other electrical apparatus and equipment.
• Typically spends 25 - 35% of time exposed to outdoor and sometimes inclement weather.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of standard trade practices.
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to perform all assigned tasks in an organized, accurate and timely manner.
• Spends 100% of time in operations environment.
• Occasional stooping, bending or kneeling and entering confined spaces.
• Amount of time spent - Bending 60 %, Walking 25%, Standing 10% and Sitting 5%.
• Knowledge of the theoretical principles of electricity, magnetism, and circuitry.
• Travels 1 - 2 times per year for company provided training.
• Requires close visual and hearing observation to detect non-conformance and equipment malfunction.

Benefits

• Company service vehicles are used as required.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance