NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Instrument Technician I
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $92K/yr
3+ years expCity of Sacramento is seeking an Instrument Technician I in the Department of Utilities. The role involves performing calibrations on various instruments and assisting in the installation of new instruments into the City’s system.
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Responsibilities
Conduct preventive maintenance, calibration and testing program to carry out a continuous program of instrument inspection and maintenance in an effort to preclude equipment failure and related process control problems
Repair, correct, and adjust equipment which does not meet predetermined standards of operating efficiency
Review work orders, blueprints, shop drawings, and maintenance schedules with supervisory personnel as necessary as related to specific maintenance and repair projects
Plan tool and work sequences necessary for maintenance activities and coordinate plans with assigned personnel to assure mutual understanding about goals and methods
Assist in design and construction of new equipment or modification of existing electronic systems
Maintain inventory of tools, records, parts, and other material necessary for preventive maintenance of equipment
Provide instruction to operations and maintenance personnel to assure better understanding of equipment
Work may occasionally be performed in hazardous areas, including but not limited to, sewage sumps, elevated tanks, and high voltage equipment
Perform related work as required
Qualification
Required
Formal training related to electronics, electrical theory, or process instrumentation
Experience installing, servicing, and repairing electronic and pneumatic instruments
Experience with instrument systems such as chemical analyzers, pressure sensors, telemetry, computer-based process control instruments, data logging devices, and remote telemetry-controlled equipment in an industrial application
Knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment
Knowledge of electrical circuits and wiring systems including the advanced principles of electrical and electronic theory
Knowledge of the theory, principles, and applications of solid state circuitry as used in computers and programmable controllers
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work
Ability to occasionally lift heavy objects as required
Ability to analyze problems, and initiate corrective procedures
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the work of others
Ability to keep records and prepare necessary reports as required
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public
Ability to work with independence to make decisions relative to work methods and tools
Ability to understand and interpret written and oral instructions, including blueprints and wiring diagrams
One year of experience comparable to that of an Instrument Technician Trainee in the City of Sacramento, or three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial instrumentation, control, and communication system components
One year of full-time college-level coursework in instrumentation, physical science, and electronics, or equivalent training in a recognized trade or technical school
Possession of a valid California Class III Driver License at the time of appointment
Residency within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th – 30th Streets within one year following appointment
Benefits
Bilingual Pay
Pension Reform Act
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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