Instrumentation/Electrical Technician

The role

This job is an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician role with the City of Fort Worth Plant Operations Division of the Water Department. The technician repairs and maintains instrumentation and industrial electrical equipment that supports water and wastewater treatment facilities.

What you will do

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic components and instrumentation for the wastewater treatment process
• Inspect and maintain medium voltage electrical power distribution equipment such as switchgear, transformers and circuit breakers
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Maintain an active log of daily activities and field documentation
• Provide technical support to co-workers, supervisory staff and other sections
• Install and maintain digital and analog computer control loops for variable speed pump drives and modulating valves (Tech II)
• Analyze circuitry and test data, and develop and implement improvements (Tech II)
• Test electrical panels with meters, recorders, variable speed drive units and other technical equipment (Tech II)
• Gather, compile and analyze data and track repair costs (Senior)
• Coordinate new and rehab construction projects done in-house, and assign, train and evaluate technicians and interns (Senior)

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years' experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls (Tech I)
• Three years' experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls (Tech II)
• Electrical apprentice certification or Associate's degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology (Tech II)
• Four years' experience in instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance or process controls (Senior)
• Valid journeyman electrical license (Senior)
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Medium physical work: up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently

Nice to have

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Maintenance Electrician's License within 3 years of employment
• Associate's Degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology, and/or a State of Texas Journeyman or Master Electrical License
• Skills in both instrumentation and electrical maintenance

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities

Before you apply

• Pre-employment checks are required, which may include a criminal background check, drug screen and education verification
• Criminal convictions are considered case by case
• Employees are paid by direct deposit only
• Candidates without the education requirement may be considered if they have more relevant work experience

About the company

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S., serving over 1,000,000 residents. Its values include exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior and accountability.