Employment Opportunities Title:
Instrumentation/Controls Technician

Post Date
6/19/2017

Expiration Date
9/17/2017

Details:
OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE:

Under general supervision, to install, maintain, revise, and repair electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment related to the water/wastewater treatment and distribution system facilities, including the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and maintenance software packages.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs maintenance, repair, and calibration tasks on treatment plant electronic and electrical operating systems, instrumentation, switch gear, and related equipment. This includes the following:
• Uses logical troubleshooting techniques to identify and locate problems.
• Repairs and/or replaces instrumentation equipment as needed. May revise existing equipment and update associated documentation.
• Assists in monitoring process control systems using diagnostic software. Revises software based on operational and maintenance needs.
• Tests new and repaired equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Develops and maintains a thorough calibration/maintenance schedule of process/system instrumentation, and then performs the required instrumentation calibration and maintenance to ensure accurate feed-back of the water treatment process and system operations.
• Maintains and revises control panels, programmable controllers, and related input and output equipment.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and calibrates various detectors, alarms, analyzers, and sensors for flow, level, pressure, and other process elements such as temperature, pH, and nutrients.

2. Maintains and troubleshoots SCADA System software and monitoring and control components. This includes the following:
• Assists in the creation and configuration of new SCADA graphics screens related to process operation, including implementation of view only nodes. Revises existing graphics screens to meet needs of operations staff.
• Maintains SCADA database of input/output tag names related to PLCs (G.E. and Allen Bradley).

3. Inspects, maintains, and repairs electrical, electronic, and telemetry equipment associated with remote facilities.

4. Maintains records of problems encountered, work performed, and parts and materials used. Maintains inventory of parts and accessories, utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System software.

5. Provides input to engineering consultants and contractors regarding design and construction of treatment facility improvements and related facilities.

6. Assists in the preparation of labor and materials estimates, reviews bids, and assists in overseeing contracted services.

7. Assists in training the operations and maintenance staff in proper use and care of electrical and electronic equipment, programmable controllers, related software, and awareness of associated safety concerns.

8. Remains generally alert to conditions and events occurring at the Water Treatment Facility indicating anticipated or needed repairs and makes related recommendations.

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Related education (examples include: Associate's degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Process Control), or related licenses/certificates (examples include: Journeyman Electrician's license, or certificates in a related field) plus a minimum of five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial process control instrumentation, or similar automation/communication systems, or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

Knowledge of industrial electrical equipment up to 480 VAC. Knowledge of industrial networking standards and practices, including proper cabling techniques. Computer skills including knowledge of current Microsoft operating systems and domain networking fundamentals, and Microsoft desktop applications. Demonstrated experience with SCADA systems, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Ability to work under minimal supervision. Effective verbal and written communications skills. Organizational, and problem solving skills. Physical ability to work in and around equipment, in areas of limited access, elevated structures, and confined spaces requiring standing, walking, lifting, bending, and kneeling. Knowledge of industry safety standards, regulations, and equipment. Ability to complete and update First Aid and CPR Training and certification on an annual basis. Valid driver's license. Have and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record and criminal history.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS – In addition to the required minimum qualifications:
Experience working at a water/wastewater treatment facility. Experience working with ladder logic diagrams. Hydro-electric Certification Level #1. ISA Certified Control Systems Technician Certification. Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), GE Intelligent Platforms iFix SCADA and Historian, GE Intelligent Platforms Machine Edition ladder logic programming, Allen Bradley RSLogix 500 ladder logic programming, and ABB software packages. Colorado Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification.



SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:


WORKING CONDITIONS - Required Physical and Mental Effort, and Environmental Conditions:
In addition to the information listed above.
Physical and Mental Effort: Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an indoor and outdoor environment. Ability to work in odorous, dirty conditions associated with a Wastewater Treatment Facility. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an industrial setting. Work will include periods of time viewing a computer monitor and operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, and changing priorities and conditions.
Work Environment: Works primarily in an industrial environment. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises. May work in permit required confined spaces that require ventilation and other measures to protect against dangerous gases and fumes.
Machines and equipment used include, but are not limited to the following: Precision and non-precision hand and power tools, computers, electronic test devices, measuring devices, telephone, photocopy machine, facsimile machine, calculator, and City vehicle.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Note: The above description is illustrative only. It is not meant to be all-inclusive.

Employer:
City of Boulder

Website:
http://www.bouldercolorado.gov