Senior Instrumentation Technician in Herndon, Virginia at Fairfax Water

Under limited supervision of the Instrumentation Supervisor, Senior Instrumentation Technician participates in and assists with the planning of departmental programs. Assists the supervisor and coordinates daily operations, performs highly skilled instrumentation work required in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of instrumentation & control systems used in all Fairfax Water facilities.

Assists with departmental programs, as directed and leads and coordinates daily activities of a group of instrumentation technicians engaged in the installation, alteration, maintenance, testing, and repair of instrumentation & control systems in the production, treatment, and distribution of water.

• Performs highly skilled installation, preventive and corrective maintenance work by:
  • Making inspections of process control instrumentation and electronic equipment.
  • Analyzing and investigating causes of instrument failures, irregular operation, and determines the nature and extent of repairs and work sequences required.
  • Utilizing electronic test equipment to identify causes of abnormal operations and to verify correct and accurate operations of instruments.
  • Installing, calibrating and repairing the more complex process control computers, filter systems, flow and pressure recorders and transmitters. Chlorine, pH and turbidity monitoring equipment. Plant and distribution telemetering equipment. Electronic/electrical control circuits and other complex instrumentation activities utilized in the water treatment process.
  • Maintaining SCADA (includes Plant computer systems and Remote PLCs) and perform emergency repair.
  • Conducting routine preventive maintenance tasks at storage tanks and pumping stations.
  • Reviewing specifications, electronic schematics, circuit diagrams, and manufacturer manuals.
  • Maintaining network infrastructure including routing, switching, encryption, wireless, network management and network security in coordination with OT Analysts and/or Systems Controls Engineers.
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment and office records by:
  • Maintaining assigned Fairfax Water vehicles and tools including
    shop testing equipment.
  • Maintaining and updating equipment maintenance and service files.
  • Maintains spare parts and project material inventory by estimating
    costs and preparing purchase orders to replenish stock levels.
  • Providing guidance and directions to junior technicians as
    necessary
• Performing various administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
  • Interviewing for staff vacancies, scheduling employee training
    and obtaining Vendor quotes.
  • Maintaining inventory for the virtual warehouse in the Integrated Enterprise System
    (SAP).
  • Utilizing SAP to schedule, plan and track costs, parts, projects, and work
    orders.
  • Scheduling and coordinating the completion efforts of electrical assignments with
    other departments.
  • Efficiently, using the Integrated Enterprise System (SAP) for receiving work
    orders, ordering and maintaining the inventory of parts, updating notifications,
    confirming work orders for completion, and recording time worked.
  • Acts as supervisor in the absence of the instrumentation supervisor
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Associates Degree or Two year Trade School diploma/certification in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related field of study; OR Journeyman’s Electrical License, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of the theory, methods and practices of electronics.
• Advanced knowledge of the tools and equipment used in electronic equipment repair.
• Advanced skills and knowledge of the functioning and maintenance of process control instrumentation.
• Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and accident prevention practices.
• Good computer hardware and software skills.
• Demonstrated skills to locate and correct defects in instrumentation and electronic devices.
• Demonstrated skills to read electronic schematics, circuit motor and electric control drawings and manufacturer manuals.
• Experience developing technical drawings.
• Experience reading and understanding Ladder Logic related to programmable logic controllers.
• Experience instructing other technicians.
• Experience leading and instructing staff.
• Required to work at other Fairfax Water locations as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Required to work scheduled and emergency overtime as required.
• Required to be on-call 24/7/365.
• Required to work standby.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven years progressively responsible instrumentation and electronic repair experience, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge.
• ISA CCST certification.
• AutoCAD Certified User Certification.
• Certified Automation Professional (CAP).
• Electrical Journeyman’s License.

• Ability to perform heavy manual work under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb and work from water tanks.
• Ability to distinguish colors of electrical wiring.