Electrical Instrumentation Specialist

2 days ago


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

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing skilled manual work in the repair and maintenance of plant process control equipment, power distribution systems, voice and data communication networks, including telemetry. The incumbent will direct the work of assigned Electrical Instrument and Testing Mechanics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and direct the work of assigned Electrical Instrument and Testing Mechanics, ensuring compliance with approved instructions, standards, plans, and specifications.
  • Estimate material and labor requirements, requisition necessary materials, and maintain accurate records of time spent on jobs.
  • Perform skilled tasks in the repair, calibration, commissioning, configuration, testing, and maintenance of process instrumentation.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot power distribution, process control, and communication systems using various test equipment.
  • Repair and calibrate instruments or analyzers used in measuring water level, precipitation, temperature, rate of flow, pH, dissolved oxygen, density, steam quality, power, air quality, vibration, proximity, cable location, and water quality.
  • Maintain and repair equipment used in transmitting and receiving signals for plant process control.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain protective relays and portable radios.
  • Check breakdown voltage characteristics on insulators, cables, and other circuit components.
  • Use hand tools and equipment required for detail work common to this trade.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Considerable knowledge of operating and repair procedures for various electric, electronic, or mechanical process instrumentation, including fiber optics and radio communication devices.
  • Considerable knowledge in testing and calibration of equipment and relays for power distribution systems.
  • Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with the work, particularly with low, medium, and high voltage equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to disseminate information and instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent and five years of experience in the repair and calibration of electronic process instrumentation. Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

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.



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