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Instrumentation & Control Technician I or II

Austin, TX

This position completes the calibration, installation, repairs and modification of instrumentation starter controls and complex rotating/moving equipment for the Instrument & Control Maintenance Division of the Operations -Treatment Program Area of Austin Water.


Minimum Qualifications

Instrumentation & Control Technician I:


Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater or similar industrial process control facility.
  • OR
  • Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems.


Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • Valid Texas Class C Driver License



Instrumentation & Control Technician II:


Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment, or a related field, including two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a similar industrial process control facility.
  • OR
  • Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems, plus two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a closely related process facility.


Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • Valid Texas Class C Driver License.


Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

  • Associate of Applied Science degree specifically in the field of instrumentation or control systems technology, electronics, or related field.
  • Demonstration of strong technical knowledge and experience in the maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and control systems equipment such as pressure transmitters/transducers, level sensors, flow meters, PLC’s and pump/motor control circuitry.
  • Experience working in a water/wastewater facility or related process facility performing instrumentation & control maintenance.


Posting TitleInstrumentation & Control Technician I or IIJob Requisition NumberCOA088128Position Number108822Job TypeFull-TimeDivision NameInstrument & Control Maint.Minimum QualificationsInstrumentation & Control Technician I:


Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater or similar industrial process control facility.
  • OR
  • Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems.


Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • Valid Texas Class C Driver License



Instrumentation & Control Technician II:


Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment, or a related field, including two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a similar industrial process control facility.
  • OR
  • Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems, plus two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a closely related process facility.


Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • Valid Texas Class C Driver License.


Notes to Applicants

If you are selected to interview:


  • Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through an online or in-person skills testing appointment in Austin, TX. A passing score is 70%.

Physical Requirements:


  • This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: Occasional carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs., occasional pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and lying, frequent climbing of stairs and ladders, occasional reaching overhead, crawling, and twisting, frequent kneeling, stooping/bending, and repetitive hand/foot movement, far and near vision with color differentiation, hearing and communicating, frequent finger dexterity, grasping or squeezing, traveling to work sites, ability to wear personal protective equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise.


  • Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position, which includes a Functional (FC) strength/agility test.


Confined Space Entry and Climbing Requirements:


  • Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered.


  • Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing heights of up to 200 feet is required on ladders that support up to 300 lbs.


Pay Range

Instrumentation & Control Technician I


Salary Range: $26.99 to $32.70 per hour

Instrumentation & Control Technician II


Salary Range: $30.14 to $37.68 per hour


Hours

  • Monday through Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • This position will be required to work on-call shifts on a rotating basis, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Overtime and call-back time will vary and are required for this position.


Location

The incumbent in this position may be asked to report to one or more of the following locations:


Lift Stations

Various locations


Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant

2210 S. FM 973, Austin, TX 78725


South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

1017 Fallwell Lane, Austin TX, 78717


Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

7113 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724


Davis Water Treatment Plant

3500 W. 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703


Water Treatment Plant 4

6800 North F. M. 620, Austin, Texas 78732


Ullrich Water Treatment Plant

1000 Forest View Dr., Austin, Texas 78746


Pump Stations & Reservoirs – South Service Support Center

3616 S. First St., Austin, Texas 78704


Work location and shift assignment for candidates selected will be determined based on business need and is subject to change at management’s discretion.


Criminal Background Investigation

This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation

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