Instrumentation & Electronics Technician - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
Bladensburg, MD
About the Job
Position Information
Functional TitleInstrumentation & Electronics Technician
Recruitment Category TypeStandard
Functional CategoryProduction
GradeUH.15
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Requisition Number25-0032
Number of Vacancies1
Job LevelStaff
Job CodeN/A
Job Description Summary
Organization NameIndustrial Assets Maintenance
Reports toSection Manager, Instrumentation Maintenance
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday,
6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Position LocationBladensburg
Position Summary Information
General Summary
TheInstrumentation & Electronics Technicianperforms journey-level work associated with the repair, maintenance, and installation of electronic and pneumatic equipment.
Essential Functions
+ Ensures that electronic and pneumatic instrumentation used in various Commission facilities functions properly
+ Uses industrial test equipment such as digital multimeters, to monitor and calibrate instrumentation systems
+ Participates in a preventive maintenance program
+ Investigate reports of equipment malfunctions and takes necessary corrective action
+ Services equipment such as level indicators/controllers, flow indicators/controllers, current indicators/controllers, temperature indicator/controllers, and analytical instrumentation
+ Aids in establishing and maintaining adequate parts inventory
+ Maintains records on testing, calibration and repairs of instruments
+ Maintains automated control processors including assisting in programming changes needed to change setpoints or functional operations of systems
+ Maintains and repairs complex digital and communication equipment associated with the SCADA system
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as required
Work Environment And Physical Demands
+ Must be able to work outside in inclement weather
+ Must be able to climb ladders, tanks, and descend underground, and work in confined spaces
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
+ Thorough knowledge of electronics/electrical theory and of the methods and practices of electronic equipment repair
+ Thorough knowledge of the functioning and maintenance of process control instrumentation and electronic equipment
+ Good manual dexterity
+ Ability to locate and correct defects in electronic and instrumentation devices
+ Ability to read instrumentation data accurately and to maintain records of maintenance activities
+ Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
+ High School diploma or equivalent
+ 3+ years experience in electronics, electrical controls, or instrumentation as related to process control equipment, or other closely related experience.
Additional Requirements
+ Must possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points, and be able to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit
+ Employees in this position are required to be a member of the Instrumentation call back/standby duty rotation
+ Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
Preferences
Additional experience is helpful
Salary$25.96 - $44.05 per hour
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date11/06/2024
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
This is a Union position under a collective bargaining agreement represented by AFSCME Local 2898.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ * Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
+ Yes
+ No
+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?
+ Yes
+ No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Resume
Optional Documents
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Source : Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
