Electronics Technician, Chief

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Description

 

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Manager, Maintenance
Electrical/Electronics Division Chief

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of highly sophisticated instrumentation and remote data acquisition telemetry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervises a program of installation, repair, maintenance, and routine calibration schedules for instrumentation and controls utilized in the operation and monitoring of water/wastewater treatment and flow measurement, including telemetry. Responds to critical instrumentation failures when required.

2. Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and calibration of instrumentation and devices, hazardous gas alarms, and various control electronic indicators, analyzers, and signal controllers.

3. Provides technical assistance and guidance to subordinates by analyzing maintenance and repair problems and making corrective recommendations; develops and implements solutions for recurring problems in the electronic instrumentation and telemetry systems.

4. Coordinates vendor services and repairs of instrumentation and controls equipment including modifications, upgrades, and control system improvements as needed. May schedule calibration and repair services when assisting other Authority projects in compliance with Centralized Service agreements as needed.

5. Maintains data and information using computer software systems. Track issues and repair records. Evaluate trends as required.

6. Establishes requirements for spare parts and electronic test equipment inventory. Responsible for drafting bid specifications.

7. Directly provides work direction of multi-skilled instrumentation and control technicians including assigning duties, planning, coordinating, and/or providing training. Conducts performance evaluations; maintains effective work procedures and solves on-the-job problems as they occur; participates in the hiring process for staff; recommends selection of employees.

8. Maintains and calibrates safety equipment, including confined space entry equipment, arc flash, and Personal Protective Equipment. Performs all duties while observing safety guidelines and security measures as established by the Authority.

9. Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel.  Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult.  This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

WORK LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly leads the work of other employees.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
May order supplies, equipment parts, material, and equipment for departmental use. Generate and approve purchase requisitions for payment of invoices in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED and sixty college credit hours preferred or equivalent technical education. Associates Degree in electronics or the completion of a two-year trade school preferred. Approved training courses in electronics preferred.

EXPERIENCE
Four years of related experience in the repair and maintenance of sophisticated electronic equipment. Must have one-year supervisory experience. Must have the ability to calculate mathematical equations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Texas driver's license. State of Texas Journeyman electrical license preferred. Current Class II Collection System if working in Collection System or Class C or Operator license
(Class C Water Operator license for water plant)
as issued by the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality or the ability to obtain one within two years from the date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE
Must possess excellent knowledge of A.C., D.C. analog and digital electronics and a reasonable understanding of industrial instrumentation process control. Must have the knowledge to support, operate, and maintain
(including configuration and troubleshooting)
multiple proprietary flow instrumentation telemetry software. Maintain a sufficient level of knowledge of operating systems and widely used application software to provide the appropriate levels of operation and support. Must possess excellent knowledge of the state and federal confined space entry regulations and the proper use and upkeep of pertinent safety equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Supervisory ability required. Requires a high degree of mental attentiveness, patience, and persistence with a high degree of concentration, and good oral and written skills. Requires good recordkeeping and organizational skills.

GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Receives periodic supervision and uses guidelines/range of procedures. Follows periodic direct instructions and guidelines, uses policies and procedures that require some interpretation. Problems that cannot be addressed through an existing guideline, policy, or procedure are referred to a supervisor or more senior position. Incumbent must exercise judgment about whether to escalate issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment specific to this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions include exposure to extreme weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards, gases and dust, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking up and down several flights of stairs, climbing and descending ladders, working with low/high voltage, working at heights, and working in tight or confined spaces.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Precision and exotic test equipment, diagnostic equipment including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators, analog and digital calibration equipment, office equipment, two-way radio, pickup truck, power tools, construction materials, and office equipment. Confined space entry equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, and electrically insulated hand tools.

Company DescriptionThe Trinity River flows across Texas for hundreds of miles. Providing drinking water to more than 50% of the state's population, the Trinity River is one of the most important waterways in the country. The Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) is proud to play an important role in preserving and developing this vital resource for Texans and the generations of Texans to come.

Established by the state Legislature in 1955, TRA provides water and wastewater treatment and recreation and reservoir facilities throughout the Trinity River Basin and maintains a master plan for basin-wide development. TRA also serves as a conduit for tax-exempt financing for municipal projects and as a local sponsor for federal water projects.

TRA is constantly working to improve water quality and remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and innovations. An exciting and dynamic organization, TRA is poised for success for years to come.

TRA offers a competitive starting salary range, along with a comprehensive benefits package including insurance programs, savings programs, paid time off and holidays. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. TRA is an equal opportunity employer.Company DescriptionThe Trinity River flows across Texas for hundreds of miles. Providing drinking water to more than 50% of the state's population, the Trinity River is one of the most important waterways in the country. The Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) is proud to play an important role in preserving and developing this vital resource for Texans and the generations of Texans to come.\r
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Established by the state Legislature in 1955, TRA provides water and wastewater treatment and recreation and reservoir facilities throughout the Trinity River Basin and maintains a master plan for basin-wide development. TRA also serves as a conduit for tax-exempt financing for municipal projects and as a local sponsor for federal water projects.\r
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TRA is constantly working to improve water quality and remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and innovations. An exciting and dynamic organization, TRA is poised for success for years to come.\r
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TRA offers a competitive starting salary range, along with a comprehensive benefits package including insurance programs, savings programs, paid time off and holidays. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. TRA is an equal opportunity employer.

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