Waterworks Instrument Technician

Description

Under general supervision, performs technical duties in the maintenance, repair and calibration of online chemical analyzers and electronic flow and pressure meters for the Department of Public Utilities.  Assigned to the Division of Water Production, duties will be performed at the City's water treatment plant, water pumping stations and water storage facilities.  Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment to ensure proper functioning of online analyzers and flow and pressure meters.  Reports to the Water Maintenance Supervisor.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts regularly scheduled preventive maintenance examination of online analytical instruments, pressure and flow sensors at the City's water treatment plant and outlying water pumping stations.  Repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Performs required maintenance and calibrations on process analyzers (analyzers manufactured by the Hach Corporation) used at the water treatment plant, pumping stations and storage facilities.
• Calibrates flow and pressure sensors on an annual basis or when these devices are not working or are out of range, documents results in City’s maintenance management software system.
• Prepares and maintains logs and records of maintenance and repair work performed, labels all calibrated instrumentation with date and next calibration date, submits and/or files such documents as requested, and performs duties otherwise appropriate.  Access work orders contained in the City's work order system.  Documents all work performed in the City's work order system.
• Orders replacement parts and equipment to maintain required inventory of essential parts and equipment.
• Operates a variety of test equipment such as VOM, pressure calibration meter, clamp amp meter, laptop and PC.
• Assists other staff. Provides training and instruction as needed.
• Additional Duties as required
• Responds to after-hours calls to perform emergency repair work on electronic devices. 
• Performs other related work as required.

Typical Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or vocational/technical diploma in electronics or related areas, and 3 to 5 years of experience in electronic repair work;  or  any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Possession of a valid driver's license. 
 

Supplemental Information

• General knowledge of electronic equipment utilized at the water treatment plant, pumping stations, and storage facilities. 
• General knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.  
• General knowledge of the basic principles of electronic theory. 
• Ability to read electrical / electronic schematics, technical specifications, reports, operations and maintenance manuals. 
• Is skilled in the use and care of the tools, equipment and materials used in testing, maintenance, calibration and repair of electronic equipment. 
• Able to diagnose and repair common malfunctions in electronic equipment.
• Able to read and interpret plans and circuit diagrams of electronic equipment.
• Able to prepare and maintain routine activity logs and reports. 
• Able to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations. 
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. 
• Able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Able to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with Department head and public officials regarding requests and complaints. 
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. 

Information

• Location: Suffolk, United States

Industry experience

Education: High School

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

Taxonomy

• Technical Assistance
• Waste water treatment plant operator