Electrical Instrumentation Specialist

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time
Job Title: Electrical Instrument Repair Technician

General Overview

Under general supervision, this role involves skilled tasks in the repair, testing, and upkeep of various apparatus at District facilities. This includes plant process control instruments, power distribution systems, and communication networks, such as telemetry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts skilled tasks in the repair, calibration, commissioning, configuration, testing, and maintenance of process instrumentation.
  • Employs a range of testing equipment to analyze and troubleshoot power distribution, process control, and communication systems, along with other necessary equipment.
  • Repairs and calibrates diverse instruments or analyzers used for measuring parameters such as water levels, temperature, flow rates, pH, dissolved oxygen, and air quality.
  • Maintains and repairs equipment utilized for transmitting and receiving signals essential for plant process control.
  • Responsible for the upkeep and repair of measurement sensing units.
  • Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains protective relays and portable communication devices.
  • Assesses breakdown voltage characteristics on insulators, cables, and other circuit components.
  • Utilizes hand tools and equipment necessary for detailed work typical of this trade.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Ensures the custody and care of all tools and equipment used in electrical instrument repair and testing.
  • Performs other assigned duties as necessary.

Working Conditions

Typical responsibilities involve exposure to industrial equipment and operations, including working near active mechanical equipment and in noisy environments. Duties may also involve close proximity to construction activities. Work may be conducted in various weather conditions and may require working in confined spaces or at elevated heights. Responsibilities could include contact with hazardous materials and exposure to unpleasant odors. Some positions necessitate the operation of a District vehicle.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of operating and repair procedures for a wide range of electric, electronic, or mechanical process instrumentation, including fiber optics and radio communication devices.
  • Proficient in testing and calibrating equipment and relays for power distribution systems.
  • Strong understanding of occupational hazards and safety measures associated with the work, particularly concerning low, medium, and high voltage equipment.
  • Competence in operating computers necessary for equipment configuration, maintaining essential databases, and documenting work performed and materials utilized.
  • Proficient in the repair and calibration of process instrumentation and automated systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
  • Skilled in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment relevant to the trade.
  • Ability to interpret basic electrical schematics and diagrams.
  • Capable of understanding and following both oral and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent, along with four years of experience in the repair and calibration of electronic process instrumentation.

Substitution Policy

Additional experience may be considered in lieu of the required education on a year-for-year basis. College-level or other approved post-secondary training in instrumentation technology, electrical/electronics technology, or electronic engineering technology may also substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Promotional Requirements

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