Instrument Control Mechanic*

Troubleshooting and Repair

Troubleshoots, repairs, fabricates, and/or installs electronic systems, complex gauges, instrumentation repairs, new parts including mechanical and electronic interfaces.

Troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts, installs, programs, electronic, electric and pneumatic controls and instrumentation used to control and measure performance of: boilers; access to buildings; building automation systems; fire protection systems; material handling systems (elevators, etc.); time management systems; and energy measurement systems.

Data Communication Design and Installations

Programs PLC (programmable logic control) and/or microprocessor based systems.

Calibrates instruments for accuracy requiring fine tolerances; recalibrates any instruments or gauges that do not meet manufacturer’s performance specification.

Rebuilds instruments when appropriate, including acquiring necessary parts and tools.

Inspections and Recommendations

Maintains time and material records; prepares work reports in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Assists with data communication design and installations.

Maintains time and material records; prepares work reports in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Performs inspections and makes recommendations for system upgrades and renovations.

Other Duties

Ensures shop equipment is in proper working condition.

Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, uncluttered and safe work environment.

Communicates daily using a two-way radio and/or pager system in order to respond to work-related routine and emergency information.

Environmental Factors and Personal Protective Equipment

The primary physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in both extreme heat and cold conditions, as well as conditions that are wet/humid, dry and during times when temperatures are below 32°F for more than one-hour periods.

Employee must lift, tug, pull, and transport, with or without assistance, both small and heavy equipment and material, as necessary.

The employee may be required to bend, squat, stretch and stand and/or work in cramped areas for prolonged periods of times while repairing equipment both at floor level, overhead, and/or in confined space areas.

Environment may frequently include dust and/or airborne particles and occasionally loud noise, electricity/high voltage, chemicals, gases, fumes, and vibration.

For this reason, employee is required to wear designated personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, ANSI-approved safety eyewear, respirator, hardhats, gloves, hearing protection, full face shield, aprons and footwear to prevent exposures to hazardous materials, noise, dust and/or airborne particles.

Specialized personal protective equipment may be required to make access to certain confined spaces.

Must follow Occupational Health and Safety Open Flame procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess knowledge and skills necessary for the installation, troubleshooting, repair and preventive and applied maintenance for of all types of boiler, utility plant, systems alarms, and other electronic control systems.

Must have working knowledge of standard practices, tools, materials and terminology concerning the use of testing equipment; knowledge of hazards and safety precautions; and mechanical ability.

Ability to use hand and power tools; ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published guidelines.

Ability to use meters and test equipment in the troubleshooting and repair of controls and systems alarms, and other electronic control systems.

Ability to work from complex diagrams and drawings related to various controls and alarm systems, and other electronic control systems.

Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Thorough knowledge of U/D campus layout.

Must be capable of working independently and prioritizing tasks in order to meet the needs of the unit and its customers.

Required Minimum Training and Experience

High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Associate’s degree from a post-secondary technical school in Electronics or Process Instrumentation and Control preferred.

Minimum four (4) years’ experience in instrumentation, measurement and control, electronics, electrical and/or a mechanical program.

Experience in industrial maintenance environment troubleshooting PLC software, I/O and field devices and working with mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems preferred.

Certification as a journeyman in the instrumentation trade and ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CSST) Program Level II preferred.