Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Instrumentation Supervisor, this associate performs work involving semi-skilled duties in the electrical/electronic and instrumentation fields. Duties include knowledge of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance of plant monitoring equipment, electrical systems and components; performs calibrations of equipment.

Essential Functions:

Perform semi-skilled and skilled duties to include electrical fundamentals, schematic symbols, analytical monitoring and maintenance, automated controls, electrical monitoring, general instrumentation application, PLC's, SCADA systems, electrical motors, motor control centers, motor drives, electrical circuits and components, lighting systems, and emergency power systems.

Performs system level / component level diagnostics and corrective maintenance of inoperative equipment. Includes equipment removal, repair, reinstallation and system loop certification.

Perform calibration of process control, machine control, analytical and telemetry equipment.

Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on process control, machine control, analytical, monitoring equipment, electrical systems, components and equipment.

Performs diagnostics with general and advanced electronic test equipment, (multimeter, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, capacitor analyzers, Watt meters and various electronic programming devices) to determine equipment/circuit malfunctions and defects.

Installs instrumentation for process control, machine control, analytical, and telemetry equipment.

Plan, layout and install conduit and wiring.

Use hand tools, portable lift equipment, ladders, test equipment, power tools, pipe benders and pipe threading equipment.

Perform electrical installations according to building codes and safety regulations.

May be required to work during emergency conditions.

Regular attendance is required.

Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.

Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures.

Additional Duties

Prepares documentation and keeps records.

Maintains equipment data files.

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