Job Description Summary:

Salary Range: $31.98 - $47.98 per hour

Instrumentation & Electrical Technician I is responsible for the installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting instrumentation, control circuits, and other equipment associated with computerized control systems. They also are responsible for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, performing startup of low, medium, and high voltage (120V to 138kV) electrical systems. They work as part of a team to assist with other duties such as asset management inspections, new construction inspections, and facilities electrical repairs.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.

Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures
Keep maintenance logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems
Calibrate testing instruments and install or repair equipment to prescribed specifications.
Examine work orders and converse with SCADA operators, supervisors, or engineers to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used
Maintain inventory of spare parts
Advise management regarding asset performance or suggestions for asset improvements.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
Prepare sketches/follow-up blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment, ensure conformance to building/safety codes and provide cost estimates for materials or service
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools
Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, conduit, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools
Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment
Vegetation Maintenance: Maintain the safety and reliability of our electrical infrastructure by ensuring that trees and vegetation near powerlines are properly trimmed and cleared. Coordinate with the appropriate staff and/vendors regarding any identified overgrowth or hazards
Operate equipment such as back hoes and trenchers
Assist with floodway and facility electrical issues
Perform data entry on work orders and for timekeeping
Uphold safety standards and clean work environment
Interact and coordinate with other TRWD personnel
After hours Emergency Response
Hazmat Response team
Participate in applicable condition assessments
Maintain familiarity with strategic district levels of service
Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
Perform other duties as required

Required Experience:

Four (4) years of experience in electric field, or two (2) years in instrumentation or related degree/certification program
Ability to read and interpret NEC books
Ability to read, understand and modify electrical schematics and drawings

Desired Experience:

Prior experience in a related field
Experience hauling and backing utility trailers

Required Education/Certification/License:

Electrical Journeyman License, or graduation from a two (2) year technical school or National Joint Apprenticeship program
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas driver’s license

Desired Education/Certification/License:

Valid Texas CDL Class A without restriction E
Tanker (N) endorsement
Hazmat (H) with Tanker (N) endorsement
Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job
Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done
Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations
Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles
Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Muse be able to visually differentiate between various colors.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically resides within a computer workroom, pump station office and/or out in the field exposing the employee to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This position will also work in confined spaces, on ladders/scaffolding, on water ways such as lakes or rivers, and at various heights. Potential exposure to Arc Flash conditions.

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