INSTRUMENTATION CONTL TECH 1 - South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
Job Description:
Career technician that performs a broad range of work involving routine to difficult installation, calibration, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of new and existing automated systems. Installation, calibration, and preventive maintenance on various complex electrical and electronic instruments and devices such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), soft start/hard start motor controls, variable frequency drives and instruments that involve hydraulic or pneumatic systems. Troubleshoots and calibrates closed loop automated systems and electrical controls. Assembles, troubleshoots, and services electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical modules and assemblies from schematics, rough sketches, and verbal instructions to support operations while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
Writes and updates drawings, technical reports, equipment data sheets, and all other equipment information as well as operation and maintenance manuals. Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electric compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as computers, software, ohmmeter, oscilloscope and voltmeter. Evaluates functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Diagnoses and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, malfunctioning electrical apparatus such as transformers, motors, instruments, transducers, solenoids, valves and valve actuators. Plans layout, installs, and repairs conduit and wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment. Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provides access for future maintenance, and avoids unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring. Ensures all work is consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
Performs analysis and interpretation of test data. May edit Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programs using software. Coordinates with District departments and interacts with contractors to provide liaison support to ensure high quality and consistent installations throughout the District. Works with manufacturers and vendors to handle issues and questions. Recommends new procedures, equipment, or changes to service schedules. Stays abreast of new technologies, methods, and products. Provides technical expertise and trains/leads lower level staff.
Has advanced knowledge of electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical devices, instrumentation, and controls software and hardware. Is adept in performing mathematical (electronic) calculations. Has working knowledge of the theory, design characteristics, operation, and functions of District equipment. Has the ability to apply critical reading skills and advanced skill in interpreting diagrams, sketches, and other work-related documents. Has advanced knowledge of electrical/electronic theory/practices, instrumentation, and local electrical codes. Is detailed oriented with effective time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Is skilled in using a PC with applicable software. Proven ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner. Has the ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public, co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
Other duties as assigned.
Work hours are four (4) ten-hour days: Monday - Thursday from 6:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Employment Guidelines:
(This position may be filled as an Instrumentation Control Technician 2)
Instrumentation Control Technician 2: Associate's Degree in a related discipline, such as but not limited to Electronics Engineering, Electronics Technology and Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience that demonstrates measurable technical career growth in the instrumentation control discipline. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Licenses:
International Society of Automation Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Certification Level I; or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III or Level IV; or American Society for Quality, Training, Certification & Networks (ASQ) Calibration Technician Certification required. If incumbent does not possess any of these certifications, incumbent must obtain the CCST Level I Certification within 1 year of hire date and/or placement in job.
US military consideration may be given for the rate/rank of Naval Electronic Technician Second Class and above; or the equivalent within other branches of the US Armed Forces.
Florida Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
Valid State of Florida Driver's License.
Instrumentation Technician 1: Associate's Degree in a related discipline, such as but not limited to Electronics Engineering, Electronics Technology and Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience that demonstrates measurable technical career growth in the instrumentation control discipline. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Licenses:
Working towards International Society of Automation's Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Certification.
US military consideration will be given for the rate/rank of Naval Electronic Technician Second Class and above; or the equivalent within other branches of the US Armed Forces.
Florida Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
Valid State of Florida Driver's License.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Veterans' Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Career technician that performs a broad range of work involving routine to difficult installation, calibration, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of new and existing automated systems. Installation, calibration, and preventive maintenance on various complex electrical and electronic instruments and devices such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), soft start/hard start motor controls, variable frequency drives and instruments that involve hydraulic or pneumatic systems. Troubleshoots and calibrates closed loop automated systems and electrical controls. Assembles, troubleshoots, and services electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical modules and assemblies from schematics, rough sketches, and verbal instructions to support operations while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
Writes and updates drawings, technical reports, equipment data sheets, and all other equipment information as well as operation and maintenance manuals. Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electric compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as computers, software, ohmmeter, oscilloscope and voltmeter. Evaluates functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Diagnoses and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, malfunctioning electrical apparatus such as transformers, motors, instruments, transducers, solenoids, valves and valve actuators. Plans layout, installs, and repairs conduit and wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment. Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provides access for future maintenance, and avoids unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring. Ensures all work is consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
Performs analysis and interpretation of test data. May edit Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programs using software. Coordinates with District departments and interacts with contractors to provide liaison support to ensure high quality and consistent installations throughout the District. Works with manufacturers and vendors to handle issues and questions. Recommends new procedures, equipment, or changes to service schedules. Stays abreast of new technologies, methods, and products. Provides technical expertise and trains/leads lower level staff.
Has advanced knowledge of electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical devices, instrumentation, and controls software and hardware. Is adept in performing mathematical (electronic) calculations. Has working knowledge of the theory, design characteristics, operation, and functions of District equipment. Has the ability to apply critical reading skills and advanced skill in interpreting diagrams, sketches, and other work-related documents. Has advanced knowledge of electrical/electronic theory/practices, instrumentation, and local electrical codes. Is detailed oriented with effective time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Is skilled in using a PC with applicable software. Proven ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner. Has the ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public, co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
Other duties as assigned.
Work hours are four (4) ten-hour days: Monday - Thursday from 6:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Employment Guidelines:
(This position may be filled as an Instrumentation Control Technician 2)
Instrumentation Control Technician 2: Associate's Degree in a related discipline, such as but not limited to Electronics Engineering, Electronics Technology and Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience that demonstrates measurable technical career growth in the instrumentation control discipline. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Licenses:
International Society of Automation Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Certification Level I; or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III or Level IV; or American Society for Quality, Training, Certification & Networks (ASQ) Calibration Technician Certification required. If incumbent does not possess any of these certifications, incumbent must obtain the CCST Level I Certification within 1 year of hire date and/or placement in job.
US military consideration may be given for the rate/rank of Naval Electronic Technician Second Class and above; or the equivalent within other branches of the US Armed Forces.
Florida Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
Valid State of Florida Driver's License.
Instrumentation Technician 1: Associate's Degree in a related discipline, such as but not limited to Electronics Engineering, Electronics Technology and Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience that demonstrates measurable technical career growth in the instrumentation control discipline. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Licenses:
Working towards International Society of Automation's Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Certification.
US military consideration will be given for the rate/rank of Naval Electronic Technician Second Class and above; or the equivalent within other branches of the US Armed Forces.
Florida Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
Valid State of Florida Driver's License.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Veterans' Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Source : South Florida Water Management District