Instrument Technician

SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To maintain and repair a variety of instrumentation, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), electronic processing and control equipment. The work involves installation, modification, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of the City Utilities' metering, transmitting and recording instruments, sensors, flow monitoring equipment and computer equipment; and performs other maintenance work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The supervisor provides continuing or individual assignments by indicating generally what is to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments. The supervisor provides additional, specific instructions for new, difficult, or unusual assignments, including suggested work methods or advice on source material available.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

Does not have direct supervisory responsibility but does have significant oversight of employees or projects that require delegation and direction over the work of others.

1.      Install, maintain, and repair a variety of electronic and pneumatic instruments such as telemetering devices, programmable logic controls, transmitters, receivers, sensors, monitoring equipment, flow meters, and other instruments.

2.      Perform a wide variety of journey level work in the analysis, design, programming, testing, installation, integration, and maintenance of data processing systems.

3.      Maintain and repair the computer equipment associated with SCADA monitoring and control systems, including all input and processing equipment to ensure that accurate data is received and processed.

4.      Operate standard diagnostic and repair equipment and tools to properly complete the preventive maintenance or repair projects.

5.      Install electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical components.

6.      Assist other staff and consulting specialists in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and electronic processing equipment.

7.      Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, and output data to diagnose and repair equipment.

8.      Clean the work area after completion of a project, and keep tools and equipment in good working condition.

9.      Prepare material lists and cost estimates.

10.          Attend training sessions as deemed appropriate by supervisors.

11.          Perform maintenance duties as assigned.

12.          Act as project leader on specified job assignments and provide direction and assistance to others involved.

13.          Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.

14.          Other duties may be assigned.

A.            A minimum of two (2) years of full-time equivalent work experience as an instrument or computer repair technician, working with installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic monitoring and processing equipment, with at least one (1) year of experience with programmable logic controls, or critical subsystems and equipment such as HMI or SCADA control systems; OR a combination of related education, above experience, and specialized training totaling three (3) years.

B.            Experience with water, wastewater, and gas controls and instrumentation preferred.

C.            Experience with Industrial Wireless Communication Systems preferred.

License Requirements

A.            Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota D driver's license or privilege.

B.            Registration with the State of Minnesota as an electrical worker or the ability to obtain registration within one week of hire.

Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.