Instrumentation Specialist

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Specialist to join our team in Operations and Maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and installing instrumentation and control systems, as well as various non-code electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installs, repairs, and services analog and digital recording, regulating, and control instruments, related computer-based systems, and other equipment as required.
• Performs instrumentation and control-related activities specified by work order.
• Inspects, calibrates, and troubleshoots electronic, electro-mechanical, pneumatic instrumentation, and computer-based control systems for performance in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
• Performs preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on analog and digital instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and support systems according to vendor specifications.
• Operates motor vehicles to transport materials to work sites and pick up and deliver supplies and equipment.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED, and completion of a certified Instrument Specialist apprenticeship training program, or an Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A working knowledge of analog and digital electronics, electro-mechanics, and instrumentation and computer-based control systems, and the tools, equipment, and methods common to the trade.
• Ability to work from schematic diagrams, blueprints, manufacturer's manuals, and specifications, sketches, and verbal instructions to install, maintain, calibrate, repair, and troubleshoot instrumentation and computer-based control systems.

Work Environment:

The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.

MWRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or veteran status.