Instrumentation and Control Technician
Job Description
Constructs, repairs, calibrates, programs and maintains Water and Wastewater Utility instrumentation, process control and metering systems.
**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
**Additional compensation based on licensure.
Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Constructs, modifies, and inspects electronic industrial control systems.
Maintains standardized work methods, practices, guidelines, and schedules for the proper installation, maintenance, programming, modification, and repair of PLC / RTU equipment, security access control systems, security video surveillance systems equipment, structured cable systems, and associated electronic and support equipment.
Calibrates, tests, and repairs electronic metering devices.
Maintains plant instrumentation equipment maintenance and inventory documentation.
Installs, tests, and repairs water and wastewater plant process and pumping control systems.
Installs, calibrates, and repairs supervisory, control and data acquisition equipment (SCADA).
Installs and programs PLC process controllers.
Must be skilled in the use of test equipment, computers and software to troubleshoot and program microprocessor based water and wastewater control systems and infrastructure.
Maintains SCADA and process control equipment inventory and documentation.
Performs scheduled and planned installation and maintenance activities.
Responds to industrial control systems trouble calls 24/7.
Provide technical and professional support, guidance and training to other utility staff members on the operation and maintenance process control equipment.
Act as a liaison on special projects including assisting operations and engineering staff with the configuration, installation and interoperation of equipment system.
Additional Duties
Performs other related duties as assigned.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Completion of Associate's Degree in either the Electronic or IT field and five (5) years related experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge of the principles and theory of electronics.
Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices of the electronic trade. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electronic and electrical trade. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out directions.
Must be able to learn new concepts quickly and resolve complex technical problems effectively. Technical knowledge of NEC, NEMA and IEEE codes, requirements and functions.
Ability to use standard electronic test equipment.
Ability to learn techniques of water and wastewater process control systems installation, maintenance and repair.
Ability to read and interpret plans, sketches, and blueprints for use in the planning and installation of process control and metering systems.
Prefer experience and certifications in project management, programming Motorola MOSCAD / ACE3600 PLC/RTU, and programming Wonderware ArchestrA.
Ability to recognize, diagnose and correct water and wastewater process systems operating problems and recommend solutions to realize efficiencies.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License, Class "E", a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License is preferred but not required.
All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
Department Specific trainings per position may be required.