Instrumentation Control Technician

About the Role

Under general supervision, perform installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system for water and wastewater facilities.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair SCADA control systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair flow and metering devices, electronic instrumentation systems, and other related electronic or electromechanical equipment in water or wastewater treatment plants or distribution remote facilities.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions of computerized control devices, control and instrument loops, instruments for activated sludge systems, water treatment, and the SCADA system.
• Identify parts for replacement, maintenance, and other work required.
• Inspect equipment and systems.
• Provide preventative maintenance services.
• Test and validate results using a variety of test equipment.
• Perform duties of coworkers and subordinates as necessary to ensure continuity of operations.
• Maintain cleanliness of tools, work areas, assigned vehicle, and observe standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Respond to user questions and furnish information.
• Respond to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and work outside normal working hours as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or higher.
• Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of analog/digital and industrial control equipment, industrial electronics, test equipment, or computers and peripheral equipment.
• Associates or Bachelors Degree or higher may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by date of appointment.

Benefits

Life and Health Insurance:

• The City of El Paso provides a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits.
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees.
• Additional Life Insurance and coverage for dependents are available.
• Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage.
• Option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• Access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more at no cost.
• Trained counselors available to help cope with life’s stressors.

Wellness Program:

• Promotes better health and wellness through various programs and incentives.
• Includes wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, and health coaching.

Tuition Assistance Program:

• Encourages personal and professional development by sharing educational costs.
• Available for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.

Vacation Leave:

• Eligibility after six months of employment for regular employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Accrual rates per pay period for 40-hour per week employees:
  • 0 - 5 years of service: 3.70 hours (12 days per year).
  • >5 to 15 years of service: 5.24 hours (17 days per year).
  • >15 years of service: 6.16 hours (20 days per year).

Sick Leave:

• Accrued in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.

Accident Leave:

• Applies to occupational injuries and diseases occurring on and after the effective date of adoption.

Pregnancy Leave:

• Treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
• Use accumulated sick leave, then unpaid leave unless choosing to use accumulated annual leave.

Legal Holidays:

• New Year's Day (January 1)
• Martin Luther King Holiday (Third Monday in January)
• Cesar Chavez Day (March 31)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth (June 19)
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veteran's Day (November 11)
• Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
• Day after Thanksgiving (Friday following the fourth Thursday in November)
• Christmas Day (December 25)
• Employee's Birthday
• Additional days designated by City Council.