Process Control Equipment Technician

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time

Job Summary

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seeks a skilled Electrical Instrumentation Specialist to oversee the repair and maintenance of plant process control equipment, power distribution systems, and voice and data communication networks. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical and electronic systems, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and direct the work of Electrical Instrument and Testing Mechanics and Electrical Instrument and Testing Mechanic Leadmen.
  • Plan, schedule, and inspect work assignments to ensure compliance with approved instructions, standards, plans, and specifications.
  • Estimate material and labor requirements, requisition necessary supplies and equipment, and maintain accurate records of time spent on jobs.
  • Ensure shop equipment is up-to-date with current technology and in good working condition.
  • Oversee a safe and efficient repair shop, utilizing good housekeeping procedures.

Other Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the custody and care of all tools and equipment used in performing electrical instrument repair and testing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions

Typical duties involve exposure to industrial equipment or operations, including working near operating mechanical equipment and loud noise. Duties may also involve working in close proximity to or in conjunction with construction activities. Work may be performed in a variety of weather conditions and may involve working in confined spaces or at heights. Duties could include contact with hazardous or toxic materials and exposure to noxious odors.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of the operating and repair procedures of a wide variety of electric, electronic, or mechanical process instrumentation, including fiber optics and radio communication devices.
  • Considerable knowledge in the testing and calibration of equipment and relays for power distribution systems.
  • Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with the work, relating especially to low, medium, and high voltage equipment.
  • Skill in the operation of computers necessary to perform equipment configuration, maintain essential databases, and data entry to document work done and materials used.
  • Skill in the repair and calibration of process instrumentation and automated systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
  • Skill in the use and care of the equipment and tools of the trade.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and six years of experience in the repair and calibration of electronic process instrumentation.

Substitution

Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Each completed course or recognized formal training program in process instrumentation may substitute for four months of the required experience. Completion of two years of college-level coursework in process instrumentation at a recognized college, junior college, or technical vocational school may be substituted for two years of experience.

Promotional Requirement

  • One year of service with the District as Electrical Instrument and Testing Mechanic Leadman or two years of service as an Electrical Instrument and Testing Mechanic.
  • Civil service status in one of the foregoing classes.


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