Instrumentation and Control Technician - Confidential - Utility

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 800-plus employees in twenty states.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Distribution Maintenance Supervisor. Installs, test, repairs, inspects and maintains metering and recording instruments, controlling devices, data logging and display equipment, communications and telemetry systems; and performs related work as required.

CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey level classification, requiring the incumbent to be fully competent to install, maintain troubleshoot, document and repair a wide variety of industrial instrumentation which include, electronic monitoring, metering, controlling and signaling devices used in the production, treatment and distribution of water. The work covers the entire industrial instrumentation and telemetry trade, and the incumbent is expected to often work independently due to the diverse nature of the work. The Instrument Technician 2 position requires a higher level of knowledge; skills and abilities, including ability to trouble shoot telemetry, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and programmable logic control (PLC) software. Incumbents at both levels will also be subject to standby duty and emergency call outs.

TASKS

1. Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, calibrates and tests a wide variety of industrial instrumentation that record, indicate, control and regulate level, flow, pressure, temperature, position and water analysis.
2. Troubleshoots telemetry and process controller hardware, maintains a functional knowledge of the operation of the telemetry system software and hardware.
3. Makes periodic preventative maintenance inspections of all metering control instruments, diagnosing existing or potential trouble; cleans, lubricates, calibrates and adjusts as conditions indicate.
4. Lays out, install and place into service new metering, controlling and recording devices, calibrating as required; may extend or connect related electrical circuits.
5. Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and specifications in making installations or performing major repair work.

• May make estimates of labor, materials, and supplies as necessary for the performance of specific assignments.
• Troubleshoots telemetry, SCADA, and PLC software and hardware, makes recommendations and performs software changes, maintains documentation of changes to the software and hardware.
• Performs the repairs and testing work requiring higher-lever knowledge, skills, and abilities, and serves as a technical resource to others.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or its equivalent and four years of experience after attaining journey level status as an Instrument Technician, performing skilled work in both mechanical and electro mechanical repairs, or electronic circuitry repair. At least 2 years of the four years must be experience working on industrial instrumentation and control.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: The safe use of a wide variety of hand and power tools, electronic and electric test equipment as related to field and shop work; and safe work practices. Skill in: Inspecting, testing, repairing, installing industrial instrumentation and controls according to established procedures and standards, reading instruments accurately; working from and interpreting wiring and mechanical drawings; use of hand and power tools and equipment to test and calibrate instrumentation and controls. Making estimates of labor and materials. Ability to: Communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Keep accurate, complete records and prepare reports.

Levels 1 & 2 must possess physical and mental characteristics to perform the essential functions of the job, including ability to see, hear, speak, walk, twist, bend crawl, reach, climb ladders and stairs, work in positions and spaces that may be awkward or difficult to access, use hands and fingers, sit and use computer and related hardware, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and work overtime as needed. Be subject to call standby duty and emergency call-outs. Must be able to wear respiratory equipment.

Compensation and Benefits: US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.