Salary : $56,607.66 - $91,704.41 AnnuallyLocation : La Plata, MDJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-00056Department: Department of Public Works - UtilitiesDivision: DPW, Utilities - Operations & MaintenanceOpening Date: 11/01/2024Closing Date: 11/14/2024 11:59 PM EasternSummaryCharles County Government is currently recruiting for an Instrumentation Technician. The hiring range is $56,607.66 - $63,627.01; commensurate with experience.This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply.Instrumentation Technicians carries out the maintenance of electronics and communications equipment in the Utilities Division of the Department of Public Works; Organizes and performs the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of complex electronic and communications equipment used in water facilities, treatment plants, pumping stations and metering vaults. Maintains and trouble shoots RTU, FIU and HMI for the County SCADA equipment throughout the County. Installs new 4-20 ma instruments and equipment. Ensures SCADA systems are functioning properly, including communication links. Ensures process controllers and computers are functioning properly and changes control logic parameters, where allowable and necessary, and electronic equipment and various types of instrumentations are functioning properly. Maintains records on testing, calibration, and repairs of instruments and equipment. Essential Job Functions
- Troubleshoots and performs electronics and communications maintenance functions for the Division's water and sewer systems.
- Repairs and installs high and low voltage electrical equipment.
- Performs the installation of instrumentation and communication systems used in water and sewage pumping stations, water and sewer treatment facilities, and similar equipment in various locations, etc.
- Inspects facilities for proper operation of instrumentation and telemetry gear and determines what defects exist and remedial action required.
- Investigates space and equipment in existing equipment and possible effects of proposed equipment on the system.
- Performs inspections at new facilities to assure that equipment is working properly and in accordance with specifications.
- Programs and troubleshoots PLCs (programmable logic controllers) using ladder logic and functional control block programming.
- Ensures SCADA systems are functioning properly, including communication links.
- Ensures that process controllers and computers are functioning properly and changes control logic parameters where allowable and necessary.
- Ensures that electronic equipment and various types of instrumentations functions properly.
- Maintains records on testing, calibration, and repairs of instruments and equipment.
- Uses industrial test equipment such as amp meters, voltmeters, manometers, oscilloscopes, and specialized test equipment to monitor and calibrate electronic and instrumentation systems.
- Prepares record drawings of modifications to existing systems.
- Performs related electronic/communication tasks.
- Performs maintenance and troubleshoots automated control processors.
- Follows proper safety procedures for electronic/instrumentation/communication work.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
- Uses computerized maintenance data system (INFOR), to keep track of work orders.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Education and Experience:High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). Three (3) years of experience at the level of instrument/electronics technician; electrical work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.Licenses or Certifications:Must possess a valid driver's license.Preferred Journeyman Electrician.Special Requirements/Qualifications:Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.Subject to call back in emergencies.Serve on-call duty on a rotational basis.May work in confined space areas. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the methods and practices involved in installing, maintaining, and operating a wide variety of electronic and communication systems and equipment.
- Knowledge of the standard practices and materials of the instrumentation and communication trade.
- Knowledge of possible defects and faults in the gear common to those trades and of effective corrective measures.
- Knowledge of 4-20Madc and basic relay operation.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in the solution of technical problems with review made on the final results obtained.
- Ability to research, read, understand, and apply information in technical bulletins, service manuals, and operations manuals.
- Ability to work from drawings and specifications.
- Ability to perform the construction, troubleshooting, and maintenance of major process control instrumentation installations.
- Ability to have satisfactory working relationships.
- Ability to use the tools and equipment of the field effectively.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to pass annual Pulmonary Breathing Function Test (will be required to be clean-shaven).
- Ability to enter confined spaces, with proper training.
Additional InformationPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; climb tanks and towers; lift and carry up to 75 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, to detect odors, and to differentiate all colors.WORK ENVIRONMENTPrincipal duties of this job are performed in a general office, in shop or field settings and outside environment. This is a sewage treatment plant and employee is subject to hazards of that environment; exposed to raw sewage; and exposed to in inclement weather.Department/Division: Public Work/Utilities/Operations and Maintenance or Public Works/ Utilities/Technical SupportPay Grade: 112FLSA Status: Non-ExemptTelework Eligible: NoReports To: Equipment Maintenance Supervisor or SCADA Systems SuperintendentSupervises: NoneCharlesCountyGovernmentBENEFITS SUMMARYwww.GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/CharlesCountyMD Health InsuranceCharles County Government PAYS 70% of cost (sliding scale based on hours worked)
- Blue Choice Advantage, Prescription and Vision
- Blue Choice HMO Open Access, Prescription and Vision
- CareFirst Dental
- Delta Dental
Retiree Health Insurance Health Reimbursement Arrangement - New hires who elect health insurance coverage with Charles County Government will be enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account ( VEBA).Upon retirement or separation from employment, you will be able to use the funds in the VEBA account to pay for your health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses. You will contribute $31.75 per pay period (via payroll deduction). County Government will contribute $95.26 per pay period. The contribution may be adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).PensionPlan(DefinedBenefitRetirementPlan)Plan Eligibility: Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week.
Non Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 4% employee contribution Public Safety, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution
- Sheriff's Office Retirement Plan
Communications, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contribution Sworn, Mandatory Participation 8% employee contribution Corrections, Mandatory Participation 7% employee contributionDeferred Compensation Plan 457(b) Governmental Plan - available to all employees, regardless of hours worked. Plans include: Empower, MetLife, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions.Employee Assistance Program A voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees.Transfer of Sick Leave May receive credit for up to 400 hours of accrued, but unpaid, sick leave from previous employer when they begin employment.Life Insurance No charge to employee (valued at 1.5x the employee's annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies are available.Long Term Disability Insurance No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability up to $5,000/monthFlexible Spending Account Medical and dependent care options availableSupplemental Income Products Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, Hospital Indemnity PolicyLegal Resources A prepaid legal resource benefitEmployee Leave
- ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin employment by accruing 8 hours per month
- SICK LEAVE - Accrue 7.5 hours a month
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) - Employees working the hours shown below, will receive the dedicated amount of PTO hours:
1,950 hours per year = 30 annual PTO hours 2,080 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours 2,184 hours per year = 36 annual PTO hours An eligible employee who starts after the first pay period of the calendar year will receive a pro-rated number of hours based on their hire date.
- PAID PARENTAL LEAVE - Grants up to 6 calendar weeks of paid leave to eligible County Government employees in connection with the birth or adoption of a child.
Work Schedules
- Majority of employees work 37.5 hours per week
- Some positions have flexible work schedules, and may allow telework
Tuition Reimbursement Full time employees are eligible to participate after completing one full year of employment, and successful completion of their probationary period. An employee is eligible to receive reimbursement for up to 12 credit hours up to a maximum reimbursement determined through the annual County Government budgetary process.Onsite Childcare at a Discounted Rate Located at the Department of Community Services (8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677)House Keys 4 Employee Program For eligible full time employees who are first time home buyers. Up to a$7,500, 0% interest loan, to be used for a down payment or closing cost toward a new home in Charles County.Wellness Program Employees have access to an onsite gym, the digital wellness platform - Burnalong, and monthly webinars/events at no cost to you. Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: July 1, 201901 Describe your experience with pump wiring, programmable logic controller (PLC), and motor controls.Type your response in the space provided. Do not type SEE RESUME . 02 Describe your knowledge of installing, maintaining, and operating electronic and communication systems equipment.Type your response in the space provided. Do not type SEE RESUME . 03 Do you have a basic understanding of electricity?
04 The hiring range for this position is $56,607.66 - $63,627.01, which will be determined for the selected candidate based on related experience. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the hiring pay range for this position.
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