Instrumentation and Controls Specialist

2 weeks ago


Abilene, Texas, United States EPCOR Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Instrumentation and Controls Technician to join our team at the Blue Sky Wastewater Reclamation Facility in Taylor, TX. As an Instrumentation and Controls Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, calibration, repairs, and maintenance of electronic instrumentation, PLCs, fiber, and networks for our facility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and shop drawings to install, troubleshoot, and repair major systems and minor subsystems and components.
  • Construct process monitoring and control systems from specific instrumentation and communication devices, install, view PLC programs, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair major electronic systems and peripheral devices per manufacturer's specification in conjunction with Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations.
  • Troubleshoot, install, and calibrate various instruments, including ultrasonic level transmitters, transit time flow meters, Doppler flow meters, Mag flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, differential pressure transmitters, various gas analyzers, turbidity analyzers, chlorine residual analyzers, dissolved oxygen transmitters, and sludge blanket level transmitters, as well as various online instruments (pH, turbidity, chlorine).
  • Utilize a wide range of test equipment, computers, PC-based software analyzer programs, data analyzers, analog and digital multi-meters, Field communicating devices, Loop calibrators, fiber testers, and other test equipment, while performing tests to identify problems and calibrate equipment to performance standards.
  • Install, program, inspect, troubleshoot, and adjust instrumentation and related systems.
  • Perform tests and maintenance on instrumentation equipment; interpret readings and outputs of equipment; ensure proper functioning of equipment and related information systems.
  • Perform record-keeping functions such as warehouse inventory and control.
  • Lubricate instruments and replace defective wiring and tubing.
  • Record calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.
  • Knowledge of and understanding of safety procedures and requirements according to OSHA standards.
  • Strong understanding of how instrumentation and analyzers that measure process parameters work and what they control.
  • Knowledge of 120v circuits and below to perform inspections in compliance with the national electrical code.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Wonderware HMIs preferred.
  • Reviews operations manuals and other established guidelines; ensures equipment and information systems are operated in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Maintains plant equipment, pumps, motors, and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system as necessary.
  • Maintains the safe and efficient use of materials, tools, work trucks, and test equipment and keeps a clean safe work environment for personnel.
  • Complies with plant and EPCOR policies and procedures.
  • Pulls and terminates cable for instrumentation installs.
  • Performs inspections in compliance with the national electrical code.
  • Performs soldering on electronic components.
  • Performs basic mechanical repairs as required.
  • Maintains shop and storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
  • May be required to perform other instrumentation and control utility functions not listed in the description.
  • Knowledge of document management systems such as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
  • Must be able to work overtime and be subject to on-call as required.
  • Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
  • Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others in the course of daily work.
Requirements
  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of experience as an Instrument and Controls Technician or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions in a water or wastewater environment.
  • Preference to Instrumentation/Controls Associates degree or Electronics Technician Associates degree and/or Military job training in a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) field that required an extensive electronic application.
  • Experience with computer programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Valid Texas driver's license.
About EPCOR

EPCOR is a leading provider of water, wastewater, and natural gas services in the Southwest. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers and communities. As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a competitive salary, incentive award program, excellent benefit package, retirement plan, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support.

We value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones. We are proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

  • This position would not provide sponsorship for candidates requiring US work authorization (except for current EPCOR employees in Canada). A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.
  • If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, driving, and educational) and professional reference checks is required.
  • To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.


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