Control Technician A
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) · Kansas City, KS · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$56.3/hrFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, clean, test and calibrate electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot closed circuit television systems, data loggers, panel alarms, PLC, DCS and Sequence of Event recorders.
- Must be able to repair and calibrate pressure, vacuum and differential gauges.
- Repair and calibrate temperature, pressure, flow and O2 Analyzers.
- Assist on performance and acceptance tests on new and existing equipment.
- Operate Mobile Crane, Forklift, and Yard Truck.
- Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Formal electronics or instrumentation training with a minimum of two 2 year of related work experience.
- Journeyman Control Technician A experience in a power plant.
- Five 5 years of equivalent experience in a comparable industrial environment.
- Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the instrumentation field.
- Completion of an electronics technical program is preferred, including industry credentials such as ISA Certification.
Required Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge and proficiency in analog and digital controls, microprocessors, programmable logic controllers and DCS.
- Ability to use all types of test equipment necessary to diagnose electronic and control equipment performance problems.
- Ability to work overtime, holidays, regular days or other shifts as needed.
- Consistently uses required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows safe work practices in accordance with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Technical ability to analyze, repair and calibrate complex electrical and mechanical control systems.
- Skilled in reading blueprints and schematics.
- Ability to train and qualify to operate a mobile crane, forklift and yard truck during the probation period.
- Once qualified must have the ability to retain qualification.
Physical Requirements
- Applicant must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Other Information
- Open Date: April 27, 2026
- Applications will be reviewed beginning June 11, 2026
- Recruitment Agency Notice: We are not engaging external recruiting agencies for this position. Please do not forward resumes or contact our team regarding this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
- The Board of Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.