Instrument Mechanic

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Locate and correct trouble in control systems and instruments of combustion equipment, turbines, chlorinators, water treatment systems and station auxiliary equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, clean, calibrate, replace, and repair electrical and mechanical instruments and controls.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, adjust, calibrate, and repair such instruments as manometers, gauges, flow meters, thermometers, air operated control valves, and other mechanical instrument and control devices.
• Read, interpret, and implement technical information found in manufacturers and OEM technical manuals, electrical and mechanical P &IDs, and operating and maintenance procedures.
• Test electronic equipment and replace defective components.
• Prepare work permits and administer the SAFE Access to Plant, or similar systems, as it applies to the equipment under the control of the Instrument Mechanic.
• Request the ordering of replacement parts and other necessary supplies.
• Test electronic circuits.
• Assist in the planning and layout of jobs including parts and equipment identification and ordering needed to complete the job.
• Prepare work orders and input data into work history file.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment as required.
• Maintain equipment repair history in MIMS and other technology based computer systems.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain and enhance skills required to perform all Instrument Mechanic duties and assist in the training of others.
• Assist other job classifications as may be required.

Minimum Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent education

Preferred Qualifications

• Two year EET Degree or EAS Electronic Automated Systems Degree or equivalent
• Journeymen level experience and knowledge of Bailey, Loveland, Allen Bradley, Westinghouse WDPF or similar systems

Additional Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of job safety requirements
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Exposed to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, cold and hot temperatures and moderate to high noise levels
• Requires occasional bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, standing and climbing