Instrumentation & Control Technician I or II

Austin, TX

process control

Posting Title: Instrumentation & Control Technician I or II

Job Requisition Number: COA088983

Position Number: 115247

Job Type: Full-Time

Division Name: Instrument & Control Maint.

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.

Notes to Applicants: 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.

Retention Incentive Bonus:

This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000!

$500 after 90 days
$500 after 180 days
$1,000 after 1 year
$1,000 after 2 years

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon qualifications:

Instrumentation & Control Technician I:

Salary Range: $26.99 to $32.70 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

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, 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 for Both Position Levels:

Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License

Instrumentation & Control Technician II:

Salary Range: $30.14 to $37.68 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

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, including two (2) years of experience in a Water and Wastewater treatment facility or a closely related process 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 experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a closely related process facility.

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.

This position will be required to work overtime and on-call shifts, which include nights, weekends and holidays.

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Your work history should include the duties you performed, and any related equipment and computer software used.

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%.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

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.

Secondary Employment:

All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
AW must review all secondary employment.
Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering Secondary Employment.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Pay Range: See Notes to Applicants

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.

Job Close Date: 05/19/2023

Type of Posting: External

Department: Austin Water Utility

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position: Not Applicable

Category: Technical

Location: See Notes to Applicants

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.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Criminal Background Investigation: This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation

EEO/ADA: City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* The minimum qualifications for the Instrumentation & Control Technician I position are: 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

* Select the item(s) that you have experience installing:

Pressure Transmitters and Transducers
Analyzers
Level Sensors
Flow Meters
Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry
PLC’s
No Experience

* Select the item(s) that you have experience calibrating:

Pressure Transmitters and Transducers
Analyzers
Level Sensors
Flow Meters
Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry
No Experience

* Select the item(s) that you have experience repairing and maintaining:

Pressure Transmitters and Transducers
Analyzers
Level Sensors
Flow Meters
Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry
PLC’s
No Experience

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver License or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date?

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

* This position will require you to be able to occasionally carry, lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted, wear personal protective equipment, be exposed to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence descending into confined spaces and climbing heights of up to 200 feet on ladders that support up to 300 lbs. Are you able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations?

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.

(Open Ended Question)