Industrial Instrument Technician West Point

What You Will Be Doing:

• Troubleshoot repair calibrate and maintain all plant computer electronic pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation control and monitoring systems.
• Perform installation preventative maintenance modifications upgrades analysis and diagnostics on DCS SCADA PLCs SLCs and HMIs telemetry and networking with proprietary protocols. Apply electronic theory digital electronics and proportional integral derivative (PID) control strategies.
• Work with operations personnel engineers and suppliers to explain the function of processes and procedures needed for the operation of new equipment.
• Review or modify shop drawings and process documentation to conform with established plant standards. Assist in inspection of instrumentation installed by contractors. Witness and assess loop commission testing.
• Make recommendations on purchasing and inventory requirements for all instrument related equipment and determine appropriate spare parts inventory for instrumentation.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of instrumentation and electronics (typically found in a four-year apprenticeship program two years of college level training or an equivalent combination of education and work experience).
• Demonstrated work experience (three years) in a journey-level industrial instrumentation or related field.
• Knowledge of the application of physics and chemistry techniques and principles; Knowledge of the application of mathematical techniques and principles including algebra trigonometry and geometry for performing duties of this classification.
• Knowledge of the installation configuration and maintenance of analyzers/sensors control system computers single loop controllers signal converters distributive and supervisory control systems detection equipment/sensors fuses indicators isolators programmable logic controllers pneumatic equipment process control equipment receivers recorders relays rotometers flow transmitters level transmitters pressure transmitters temperature transmitters signal conditioning equipment small motors switches tachometer generator thermocouples Resistance Temperature Device (RTDs) transformers control valves pneumatic and electric actuators and positioners.
• Knowledge of Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control loops including single loop controllers and configuration. Knowledge of soldering techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of the techniques necessary to analyze industrial processes for the design modification troubleshooting and repair of plant control instrumentation.
• Skill in utilizing a computer and associated software applications including word processing spreadsheets databases single loop controller (SLC) and programmable logic controllers (PLC). Working knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) including networking and interconnect protocols.

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Collaborates: Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done; Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one small and large groups or among diverse styles and position levels; Attentively listens to others; Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

• ValidWashington State Drivers License.
• 2-year technical degree/certification in Instrumentation and Control or completion of a 4-year apprenticeship program.
• Additional licenses certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.

• Programming experience with Ovation DCS Controls

• Allen Bradley PLC and panel-view programming experience
• Telemetry experience
• Wastewater experience

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle WA 98199
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and required to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).

• Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited for an in-person assessment at the West Point Plant facility.

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)