- Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs microcomputer-based data acquisition and control systems, including telemeters, programmable logic controllers, monitoring and process control equipment and instrumentation.
Makes inspections and performs periodic preventative maintenance on various control, metering, recording and display equipment; cleans, lubricates, calibrates and/or adjusts equipment as needed.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses electronic, electro-mechanical instrumentation malfunctions; completes component level repairs or advises system contractor(s) of other repair requirements as appropriate.
Uses software diagnostic routines and tests equipment to verify and/or adjust control system equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Installs, maintains and repairs multi-channel system radio and telephone, and calibrates microwave electronic equipment, antennas, battery backup power supplies and grounding systems including connections to existing systems.
Reads and interprets wiring schematics, mechanical drawings and specifications as necessary to install, service and/or repair equipment in accordance with related regulations.
May make estimates of labor, materials and supplies necessary for the performance of specific assignments.
Keeps records and makes verbal and written reports of work performed.
Installs, maintains, monitors, overhauls, calibrates and tests a wide variety of electronic recording, indicating, controlling, telemetering and other test instruments including but not limited to programmable logic controllers, communications systems, digital and/or analog instrumentation, printed circuits, magnetic flow meters, differential pressure transducers, multiplex equipment, flow meters, process control equipment, loss-of-head indicators, level indicators, solid state equipment, alarm circuits and systems, pressure and temperature regulators, gauges and recorders, chemical feeder controllers and telemetering receivers and transmitters.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Instrument Technician II
- In addition to the duties established for Instrument Technician I:
May direct the work of other maintenance employees as required; ensures proper adherence to safety precautions.
May inspect relevant work performed by contractors installing new electronic equipment in City facilities.
Maintain and operate high voltage switch gear.
Requirements :
Instrument Technician I
Experience:
Preferably completion of a formal, two-year electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology.
Or
Some experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electro mechanical and electronic circuitry repair, at least some of this time having involved work on instrumentation, field and process controls.
Training:
Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent.
License or Certificate:
Must possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Instrument Technician II
Experience:
Completion of a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology.
Or
Two years of experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electro mechanical and electronic circuitry repair, at least some of this time having involved work on instrumentation, field and process controls equivalent to that of an Instrument Technician I with the City of Vallejo.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate:
Must possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.