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Form of workPerforms journey-level skilled installation, repair, maintenance, and upgrade of electronic instrumentation, controls, and safety systems for water and wastewater industrial plant facilities and equipment, and related remote monitoring technology. This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.
- Inspects instrumentation and electronics on industrial plant equipment. Installs, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains a variety of electrical, electronic, and mechanical instrumentation, and monitoring and control systems and devices.
- Designs, upgrades, connects, and tests new and repaired control and monitoring systems; develops and modifies process instrumentation and control systems.
- Programs, configures, adjusts, and troubleshoots issues with sensors, transmitters, Ethernet IP and switches, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), control panels, motor control centers, motor control drives, etc.
- Responds to SCADA systems alarms, issues, and failures.
- Coordinates installations of new hardware and data communications equipment; maintains web server and plant and system alarming. Collects and processes data from measuring equipment and recorders.
- Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions resulting in data problems. Maintains records including equipment and calibration history logs, test results, and work orders.
- Downloads data at remote locations and uploads data to the server. Updates equipment firmware as needed. Maintains, installs, and configures wireless and wired communication networks. Troubleshoots and repairs cellular modem connection problems. Conducts functional testing after repairs and updates.
- Diagnoses, repairs, or replaces electronic components. Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical control circuits, reads, analyzes, and draws schematics. Performs a variety of diagnostic and analytical tests, including those involving programmable logic controls, infrared, and power monitoring.
- Recommends or purchases tools, supplies, and replacement items from outside vendors, suppliers and specialists within assigned duties and permitted limits.
- Consults with and advises operators or other staff members on systems software and functions of various systems. Provides education and training as needed on the use of new equipment, programs, and processes.
- Interprets and works from plans, and develops sketches or designs for work. Assists with technical writing and review of specifications for new parts and equipment.
- Surveys new sites for flow monitoring feasibility and installs related electronic equipment.
- Evaluates safety and operability of systems. Executes foundational elements of safety programs specific to respective job disciplines.
- Works collaboratively with other craft personnel and operations staff in performing multi-craft preventive maintenance.
- Performs related work as required.
Combinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.
Open-Entry Requirements:(all requirements must be met at the time of application)
Open-Entry Requirements:(all requirements must be met at the time of application)
- Education:Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented with two years of advanced course work in electrical theory, electronics, control systems, or closely related fields.
- Experience:Two years of journey-level work experience as an instrumentation technician or electrician in an industrial or manufacturing plant work environment.
- License: Possession of a valid driver's license.
Note: Individuals in this classification in the Water Department possessing a Washington State Department of Health Water Distribution Manager 1 or higher certificate are eligible for a two-range pay adjustment. The pay adjustment is contingent on the budget process and Civil Service verification of the certification.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.
The examination will consist of a multiple-choice test, with weights assigned as follows:
- Multiple-choice Test 100%
This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided.
Multiple-choice examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on the due date as listed below. Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com).
- Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, January 8, 2024 and Monday, January 22, 2024, will test Thursday, January 25, 2024, through Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
The examination may include such subjects as:
- Computer Skills
- Electricity/Electronics
- Electronic Symbols & Circuits
- General Instrumentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Safety & Occupational Hazards
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.Employment Type: Full-Time
