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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Instrumentation & Electronics Technician in Bladensburg, Maryland

Position Information

Functional TitleInstrumentation & Electronics Technician

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryProduction

GradeUH.15

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Requisition Number25-0032

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelStaff

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameIndustrial Assets Maintenance

Reports toSection Manager, Instrumentation Maintenance

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday,

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Position LocationBladensburg

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheInstrumentation & Electronics Technician performs journey-level work associated with the repair, maintenance, and installation of electronic and pneumatic equipment.

Essential Functions

  • Ensures that electronic and pneumatic instrumentation used in various Commission facilities functions properly

  • Uses industrial test equipment such as digital multimeters, to monitor and calibrate instrumentation systems

  • Participates in a preventive maintenance program

  • Investigate reports of equipment malfunctions and takes necessary corrective action

  • Services equipment such as level indicators/controllers, flow indicators/controllers, current indicators/controllers, temperature indicator/controllers, and analytical instrumentation

  • Aids in establishing and maintaining adequate parts inventory

  • Maintains records on testing, calibration and repairs of instruments

  • Maintains automated control processors including assisting in programming changes needed to change setpoints or functional operations of systems

  • Maintains and repairs complex digital and communication equipment associated with the SCADA system

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

  • Must be able to work outside in inclement weather

  • Must be able to climb ladders, tanks, and descend underground, and work in confined spaces

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of electronics/electrical theory and of the methods and practices of electronic equipment repair

  • Thorough knowledge of the functioning and maintenance of process control instrumentation and electronic equipment

  • Good manual dexterity

  • Ability to locate and correct defects in electronic and instrumentation devices

  • Ability to read instrumentation data accurately and to maintain records of maintenance activities

  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • 3+ years experience in electronics, electrical controls, or instrumentation as related to process control equipment, or other closely related experience.

Additional Requirements

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points, and be able to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit

  • Employees in this position are required to be a member of the Instrumentation call back/standby duty rotation

  • Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work

Preferences

Additional experience is helpful

Salary$25.96 - $44.05 per hour

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date09/18/2024

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

This is a Union position under a collective bargaining agreement represented by AFSCME Local 2898.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes

  • No

  • Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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