Instrument Technician

BASIC PURPOSE:

Installs, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains electronic metering equipment and other instrumentation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of a Senior Instrument Technician.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May provide general guidance and direction to Junior Instrument Technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs precision calibrating, troubleshooting, installing, repairing and maintaining electronic metering equipment, gas monitors, differential pressure instruments, transmitters, recorders, etc.
• Monitors electronic equipment performance and recommends repair or replacement.
• Participates in a preventive maintenance program for metering equipment.
• Participates in the troubleshooting of malfunctioning instrumentation and recommends repair or replacement.
• Assists the field supervisor by keeping complete and accurate records.
• Assists the field supervisor with the maintenance and upkeep of all tools, materials, equipment and vehicles ensuring a safe working condition.
• Follows all MWRA safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Maintains a daily log of work performed.
• Maintains all tools, materials, equipment, vehicles and facilities in safe and orderly condition.
• Performs plumbing duties related to metering.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• A high school education; or
• A vocational certificate in electronics.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of principles and practices of electronic, hydraulic and mechanics.
• Knowledge of tool methods, materials and techniques used in repairing, adjusting and testing all types of instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records in a legible and orderly fashion.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, site drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and other diagrams.
• Familiarity with the care and use of electronic test equipment as well as various other hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Motor Vehicle Operators License.
• Successful completion of Confined Space training with MWRA certification within six (6) months of employment may be required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Electronic test equipment, programmable logic computers, climbing and fall retrieval equipment, personal computer including word processing and other software, hand tools, mobile radio, copy and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, finger, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities, required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.