Water Prod - Communication - Instrumentation Technician I
Abilene Zoological Gardens, Abilene, TX, United States
General Description
Under general supervision, the Instrumentation I/II/III performs a variety of technical work involved in the installation, preventative maintenance, diagnostic evaluation, and repair of electronic systems, instrumentation, process controls, and associated systems to support water production and water distribution for the City of Abilene.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The Instrumentation Technician I exercises no supervision. The Instrumentation Technician II and III may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower‑level staff.
Important And Essential Duties
Instrumentation Technician I
Investigate complaints related to water utility maintenance.
Installation, repair, diagnostic evaluation, and servicing of all types of metering devices, receivers, transmitters, and process control systems supporting water and wastewater functions.
Perform effective electrical troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
Troubleshoot motor and control systems.
Perform routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems.
Prepare and assemble conduits including connecting wires appropriately through the conduit.
Establish and maintain parts inventory, requisition supplies, materials and equipment for use in instrumentation systems.
Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors.
Instrumentation Technician II
Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and maintain flow, pressure, radar, and other metering equipment.
Repair, adjust, and maintain various types of programmable controllers. Maintain radio telemetry systems.
Read and interpret analog and digital input and output; perform repairs on associated DC control circuitry.
Assist with training and evaluating staff, planning and assigning work.
Instrumentation Technician III
Perform calibrations and measurements on telemetry equipment requiring a high degree of precision.
Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC Ladder Logic.
Maintain and support Aveva (Wonderware) operations management software.
Evaluate proposed and existing instrumentation and control systems; make recommendations and develop specifications.
Assist in the preparation of the division budget.
Other Job-related Duties
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Methods, materials, practices, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of PLCs and motor controls.
Skill To
Practice, use methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in installation, diagnostic evaluation, maintenance, and repair of radio telemetry systems, computerized process controls, and electronic instrumentation.
Use Allen Bradley PLC Ladder Logic, Aveva (Wonderware) HMI, Studio 5000, and Studio 500 software.
Perform needed work on equipment with voltages ranging from 12 volts D.C. to 4160 volts A.C.
Work with a variety of hand tools and technical calibration equipment.
Locate general characteristics of assigned systems.
Practice safe driving principles.
Ability To
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Identify and distinguish colors.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience And Training Guidelines
Instrumentation Technician I
Experience: At least six (6) months of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, process controls, electrical, and electronic systems.
Education/Training: A high school diploma or GED.
License Or Certificate: A Texas driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver.
Completion of OSHA‑mandated electrical safety training for “Qualified Electrical Worker” within one (1) year of employment.
Possession of a Class D Water License and Class D Wastewater License from the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment.
Instrumentation Technician II
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, process controls, and electronic systems associated with water and/or wastewater.
Required: Successful completion of the City of Abilene’s Instrumentation Technician II Proficiency Test with a minimum score of 70% for promotion.
External applicants: Minimum passing score of 90% on the proficiency test for direct placement.
Education/Training: Technical education equivalent to the level of an associate’s degree or 60 semester credit hours is preferred.
License Or Certificate: A Class C Water License from the State of Texas within two (2) years of employment or promotion.
Instrumentation Technician III
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the water or wastewater field and two (2) years of relevant instrumentation experience.
Required: Successful completion of the City of Abilene’s Instrumentation Technician III Proficiency Test with a minimum score of 70% for promotion.
External applicants: Minimum passing score of 85% on the proficiency test for direct placement.
License Or Certificate: Possession of a Class B Water License or Class B Wastewater License from the State of Texas.
Special Requirements: Participate in on‑call schedule work, exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined workspaces, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
Work two (2) weeks, rotating on‑call schedule; respond to emergencies as needed; respond within 30 minutes when on call.
Physical Demands
Medium lifting—up to 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds. Tasks involve standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, overhead work, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, typing. Frequency ranges from normal to extensive.
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Under general supervision, the Instrumentation I/II/III performs a variety of technical work involved in the installation, preventative maintenance, diagnostic evaluation, and repair of electronic systems, instrumentation, process controls, and associated systems to support water production and water distribution for the City of Abilene.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The Instrumentation Technician I exercises no supervision. The Instrumentation Technician II and III may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower‑level staff.
Important And Essential Duties
Instrumentation Technician I
Investigate complaints related to water utility maintenance.
Installation, repair, diagnostic evaluation, and servicing of all types of metering devices, receivers, transmitters, and process control systems supporting water and wastewater functions.
Perform effective electrical troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
Troubleshoot motor and control systems.
Perform routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems.
Prepare and assemble conduits including connecting wires appropriately through the conduit.
Establish and maintain parts inventory, requisition supplies, materials and equipment for use in instrumentation systems.
Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors.
Instrumentation Technician II
Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and maintain flow, pressure, radar, and other metering equipment.
Repair, adjust, and maintain various types of programmable controllers. Maintain radio telemetry systems.
Read and interpret analog and digital input and output; perform repairs on associated DC control circuitry.
Assist with training and evaluating staff, planning and assigning work.
Instrumentation Technician III
Perform calibrations and measurements on telemetry equipment requiring a high degree of precision.
Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC Ladder Logic.
Maintain and support Aveva (Wonderware) operations management software.
Evaluate proposed and existing instrumentation and control systems; make recommendations and develop specifications.
Assist in the preparation of the division budget.
Other Job-related Duties
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Methods, materials, practices, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of PLCs and motor controls.
Skill To
Practice, use methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in installation, diagnostic evaluation, maintenance, and repair of radio telemetry systems, computerized process controls, and electronic instrumentation.
Use Allen Bradley PLC Ladder Logic, Aveva (Wonderware) HMI, Studio 5000, and Studio 500 software.
Perform needed work on equipment with voltages ranging from 12 volts D.C. to 4160 volts A.C.
Work with a variety of hand tools and technical calibration equipment.
Locate general characteristics of assigned systems.
Practice safe driving principles.
Ability To
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Identify and distinguish colors.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Experience And Training Guidelines
Instrumentation Technician I
Experience: At least six (6) months of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, process controls, electrical, and electronic systems.
Education/Training: A high school diploma or GED.
License Or Certificate: A Texas driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver.
Completion of OSHA‑mandated electrical safety training for “Qualified Electrical Worker” within one (1) year of employment.
Possession of a Class D Water License and Class D Wastewater License from the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment.
Instrumentation Technician II
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, process controls, and electronic systems associated with water and/or wastewater.
Required: Successful completion of the City of Abilene’s Instrumentation Technician II Proficiency Test with a minimum score of 70% for promotion.
External applicants: Minimum passing score of 90% on the proficiency test for direct placement.
Education/Training: Technical education equivalent to the level of an associate’s degree or 60 semester credit hours is preferred.
License Or Certificate: A Class C Water License from the State of Texas within two (2) years of employment or promotion.
Instrumentation Technician III
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the water or wastewater field and two (2) years of relevant instrumentation experience.
Required: Successful completion of the City of Abilene’s Instrumentation Technician III Proficiency Test with a minimum score of 70% for promotion.
External applicants: Minimum passing score of 85% on the proficiency test for direct placement.
License Or Certificate: Possession of a Class B Water License or Class B Wastewater License from the State of Texas.
Special Requirements: Participate in on‑call schedule work, exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confined workspaces, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
Work two (2) weeks, rotating on‑call schedule; respond to emergencies as needed; respond within 30 minutes when on call.
Physical Demands
Medium lifting—up to 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds. Tasks involve standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, overhead work, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, typing. Frequency ranges from normal to extensive.
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