| General Summary | The Instrumentation & Electronics Technician performs journey-level work associated with the repair, maintenance, and installation of electronic and pneumatic equipment. |
| Essential Functions | - Ensures that electronic and pneumatic instrumentation used in various Commission facilities functions properly
- Uses industrial test equipment such as digital multimeters, to monitor and calibrate instrumentation systems
- Participates in a preventive maintenance program
- Investigate reports of equipment malfunctions and takes necessary corrective action
- Services equipment such as level indicators/controllers, flow indicators/controllers, current indicators/controllers, temperature indicator/controllers, and analytical instrumentation
- Aids in establishing and maintaining adequate parts inventory
- Maintains records on testing, calibration and repairs of instruments
- Maintains automated control processors including assisting in programming changes needed to change setpoints or functional operations of systems
- Maintains and repairs complex digital and communication equipment associated with the SCADA system
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| Other Functions | Performs other related duties as required |
| Work Environment And Physical Demands | - Must be able to work outside in inclement weather
- Must be able to climb ladders, tanks, and descend underground, and work in confined spaces
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities | - Thorough knowledge of electronics/electrical theory and of the methods and practices of electronic equipment repair
- Thorough knowledge of the functioning and maintenance of process control instrumentation and electronic equipment
- Ability to locate and correct defects in electronic and instrumentation devices
- Ability to read instrumentation data accurately and to maintain records of maintenance activities
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
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| Minimum Education, Experience Requirements | - High School diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years experience in electronics, electrical controls, or instrumentation as related to process control equipment, or other closely related experience.
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| Additional Requirements | - Must possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points, and be able to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit
- Employees in this position are required to be a member of the Instrumentation call back/standby duty rotation
- Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
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| Preferences | Additional experience is helpful |
| Salary | $25.96 - $44.05 per hour |
