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Electrical / Instrumentation Technician III

DeKalb County (GA)Decatur, GA

$26 - $42 / hour

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$26-$42/hour
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

Salary Range: $26.06 - $41.96/Hour Salary Grade: 18 FLSA: Nonexempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to perform highly skilled work as a lead technician in the installation, programming, maintenance, calibration, and repair of all electronic instruments, automatic process control and protective relaying equipment, and energy management systems in Water, Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Distribution System/Collection System Remote facilities.

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County's Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Provides guidance, training and technical assistance to less experienced technicians, maintenance personnel, and contractors; provides leadership on maintenance projects requiring multiple technicians to complete.

Conducts tests on various processes and controls using specialized test equipment and recommends improvements and modifications to the Supervisory Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and related components.

Designs, builds, and implements new controls, interfaces, and testing equipment and integrates them into existing controls.

Programs, installs, repairs, and expands telemetry system; and integrates system with other hardware and software systems.

Calibrates, tunes, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and integrates various flow and measuring equipment and microprocessor based instrumentation system components which monitor parameters such as pH, conductivity, temperature, turbidity, chlorine, dissolved oxygen, flow rate, level, and water/air pressure.

Performs electronic equipment setup, programming, calibrating, and troubleshooting of components such as variable frequency drives, control valves, pump controls, alarm systems, and level monitoring systems.

Installs, maintains, and analyzes malfunctions of computerized control devices, controls and instrument loops, instruments for activated sludge systems, water treatment and the SCADA system; and makes needed repairs.

Performs programming changes and upgrades, calibration, and logic troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers.

Researches and assists with the design of new control systems; and automates old systems.

Performs manual labor tasks associated with maintenance and repair of the systems; installs equipment and components, pulls wires, removes and replaces parts, prepares the work site; and cleans up after work is completed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in Electronics or related field; five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of analog and digital industrial control equipment, industrial electronics and test equipment; vocational training and seven years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

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FAQs About Electrical / Instrumentation Technician III Jobs at DeKalb County (GA)

What is the work location for this position at DeKalb County (GA)?
This job at DeKalb County (GA) is located in Decatur, GA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at DeKalb County (GA)?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $26.06–$41.96 per hour for this role.
What employment applies to this position at DeKalb County (GA)?
DeKalb County (GA) lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at DeKalb County (GA)?
DeKalb County (GA) is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by DeKalb County (GA) for this role?
DeKalb County (GA) offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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