Instrument Control Technician

About the role

This is a skilled labor position responsible for work in the repair and maintenance of various instrumentation and control systems within the Public Utilities Department.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, maintenance, calibration and repair of water and wastewater plant instrumentation and controls.
• Perform inspection, maintenance, calibration and repair of ground storage/pump station, potable supply wells and sewer lift station instrumentation telemetry and controls.
• Perform inspection, calibration and maintenance on various electronic components including AC/DC electronics, digital and analog drives and controls, instrumentation control loops, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and flow meters and transmitters.
• Perform inspection, calibration and repair of Data Flow & VT SCADA & Plant PAX systems.
• Review instrumentation and control systems for new construction as well as for upgrading and replacement of current systems.
• Order parts and supplies as needed and maintain inventory of tools, equipment and spare parts.
• Attend work promptly and regularly.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Five (5) years’ experience in instrumentation controls repair and maintenance.
• A valid Florida driver's license is required.

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Knowledge of schematics and equipment specifications.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work related documents.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic mathematical concepts related to this position.
• Ability to follow and interpret instructions furnished in written and oral format.
• Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions that are in accordance with laws, ordinances, and established principles.
• Ability to effectively present information in written and oral format to individuals and small or large groups.
• Ability to use tools and equipment related to this position.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Three (3) through Florida Health Care Plans (FHCP) and one (1) through Florida Blue (Blue Options Network).
• Dental Insurance: MetLife offers a PPO for individual and family coverage.
• Vision Insurance: The vision provider is Metlife. Two plans are offered, a standard plan and a high plan.
• Employer-Paid Basic Group Life and AD&D Insurance: The City of Port Orange offers 1x salary for Life and AD&D coverage for all general employees at no cost.
• Optional Supplemental Group Life and AD&D Insurance: The City offers the opportunity to purchase additional life insurance coverage for self, spouse, and child(ren).
• Aflac Voluntary Benefits: AFLAC offers a variety of coverages for voluntary election, including critical illness, cancer, term life and whole life, and more.
• Pension Plans: Police and Fire employees are covered by pensions as specified in their respective collective bargaining agreements, and are not 401a participants. Fire and Police employees may voluntarily participate in the voluntary 457(b) plan and Roth accounts, but are not eligible for an employer match.
• Retirement Savings: The City offers excellent opportunities for retirement savings, including the opportunity for a 13% employer contribution to the general employee retirement savings plans.

Additional Information

• Do you have a valid Driver's License?
• The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions.
• As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and a background check.