Industrial Instrumentation Technician

Pay Rate: $43.00 to $55.00 per hour.BENEFITS Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. Position Purpose: Under general supervision, installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and overhauls

instrumentation: controls, communication systems and computer and microprocessor systems associated with the Sewerage Conveyance/Collection System and with treatment plants processing of raw sewerage.

Also installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls non-process equipment such as, but not limited to, safety, surveillance and security, and analytical instrumentation. Work involves exposure to confined entry areas, hazardous gases, heights, weather, noise, dirt, dust, organic waste, and explosive environments. Position also requires driving to various Field locations. Generally, works weekdays first shift hours.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls the indicating, recording, telemetering and controlling instrumentation (electronic, mechanical, pneumatic) used to measure and control variables - i.e., pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition - associated with and including computer and microprocessor control systems and associated peripheral equipment.Implements and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule.Maintains inventory of spare parts and inventory records, including ordering parts and equipment as needed.Updates Operating and Maintenance documents, i.e., hard copy and software as necessary.Maintains maintenance and repair records on equipment and systems.Works on energized equipment pertaining to instrumentation.Troubleshoots and repairs printed circuit boards.Reads process, instrument, and ladder diagrams, and electronic and pneumatic schematics.Works independently or with outside engineers and vendors to install, startup, test new control systems, modify existing systems, and act as a resource for Control System Designs as required.Assists in “on-the-job” training of other personnel.Maintains fire alarm systems and surveillance and security equipment.Maintains and troubleshoots electronic and specialized equipment, such as self-contained breathing apparatus and gas monitors.Analyzes, troubleshoots, and maintains data communication systems.Interfaces with utilities as necessary, such as the phone company.Program and/or configure control systems logic and user interfaces and tune control loops on systems such as PLC’s.Utilizes test equipment such as Oscilloscope, multimeter, etc. for the maintenance of process instruments and control systems.Performs other duties as assigned.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.