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Saint Joseph, MN - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Identification

Job Title: Electronics Technician
Department: Public Works & Transportation
Division: Water Protection
Salary: $23.24/hourly $48348.00/Annual


Closing: Until Filled

Job Summary/Scope

Maintains calibrates troubleshoots and repairs flow meters PLCs and associated electrical and electronic process control equipment and their respective components used in the in the operation and maintenance of the Water Protection Facility. Maintains troubleshoots and repairs electrical circuits for lighting and equipment in plant operations. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintains calibrates and troubleshoots all process flow meters gas monitoring and flow recording equipment.
  • Maintains and operates Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) minor programming will be used
  • Removes and repairs/rebuilds electric motors/systems for various machines and equipment.
  • Troubleshoots relay and control circuits for variable speed drives as well as softstart and starter systems.
  • Troubleshoots complicated relay and control circuits for electrical systems that may incorporate the use of fluid or pneumatics.
  • Locates and replace defective wiring.
  • Installs new equipment and orders parts for electrical equipment lighting systems and switches.
  • Assists other electricians as needed.
  • Maintains shop inventory.
  • Monitors and coordinates (through supervisory approval) the installation of new electrical systems with engineers contractors and manufacturers technicians.
  • Designs and fabricates new circuits to replace defective component parts.
  • Diagnoses electrical issues and electronic issues.
  • Creates and updates all electrical prints as changes are made.
  • Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include but are not limited to being communicative informative fair honest and respectful.


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • 35 years of experience in a related field
  • Skills in electrical circuitry troubleshooting and repair.
  • Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory.
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams schematics or electrical blueprints
  • Ability to install all types of electrical equipment.
  • Must be flexible and adaptable to various systems.
  • Ability to analyze problems and follow through to correct.
  • Proficient with hand and power tools.
  • Ability to maintain troubleshoot and operate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Skills in digital electronics as well as industrial electronics.
  • Ability to design control circuitry relay as well as schematics and line diagrams
  • Required to take call and respond to emergencies as needed.
  • Valid drivers license required.
  • For employees hired into this position after January 1 2017 the employee must have a Missouri D level Wastewater Treatment License or obtain within the six (6) month probationary period.

Material and Equipment Directly Used

All types of electrical diagnostic and relay tools and equipment such as multimeter megger oscilloscope voltohm meter amp meters current tracer phase indicator converters fittings fuses heaters switches breakers miscellaneous conduit fittings belt press controllers piping relays counters etc. All types of hand and power tools. Must be efficient in use of computers and computer programs. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Work is performed under a variety of conditions ranging from indoor work with a controlled environment to outside tasks performed under a variety of extreme conditions such as cold heat windy and wet. Hazardous work potential exposure to high voltage electrical current.

Occasionally work in confined spaces and high areas. Frequently lifts objects or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Occasional lifting of 70 pounds and up to 100 with assistance. Frequent work in difficult positions. Frequent standing bending stooping crouching climbing and keeling. Exposure to dust fumes; frequent exposure to varying intensities of noise. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree in electricity/electronics or related field preferred. Certified graduate of Industrial Electronics Course.
Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a Governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.


Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type

Hourly

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