Instrumentation, Control and Electric Technician I

Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of electrical equipment and components for utility infrastructure [water, wastewater, natural gas and energy (NG&E), and solid waste] including but not limited to wastewater treatment plants; odor control stations; collection lift stations; aeration basins; filtration; water production facilities and equipment; booster stations; pressure regulating valve (PRV) sites; generators; and co-generators.

Position functions primarily outdoors with exposure to all types of weather and traffic conditions; exposure to noise, mechanical, electrical, and burn hazards, hazardous fumes or gases, dust, moving equipment and vehicles.

Moderately heavy physical effort is required to perform job functions including pushing, pulling, and moving items weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds; installing conduit and pulling wiring from underground; bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, and reaching above shoulder height.   Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation, manual dexterity, and personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient to effectively and efficiently perform essential job functions.

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. May also involve responding to emergency situations, working extended hours including evenings and weekends, on-call and standby status. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.  Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. 

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

• Assists in coordinating, communicating, and working with Operators to prepare Equipment to check amperage, voltage, thermal scan, and document data; cleans control cabinet filters and back-up generators.
• Use various hand tool and equipment effectively to troubleshoot, repair, install, and commission electrical systems, including instrumentation and controls.
• Follows lockout tagout safety to check for loose connections and torque of terminal connections; speaks with operators to get feedback on problems, look for any drawing or schematics, test equipment for issues or problems, and start making calls to find parts or equipment needed to repair the issue.
• Assists in troubleshooting and performing the full range of repair and maintenance of large electrical motors (up to 700 HP) and the controls for the motors; determines electrical requirements for motor installations and wiring schematics for proper control operations.
• Assists Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) personnel on all electric issues related to SCADA equipment.
• Works with water and wastewater operators regarding valves, chemical dosing equipment and systems, and projects.
• Operates light equipment in the installation and repair of electrical systems.
• Assists in installing, testing, calibrates, troubleshoots and repairs field instruments including meters, transmitters, transducers, controllers, switches, solenoids, relays, control valves, regulators, actuators, positioners, and instrument loops.
• Services electronic, pneumatic, and water pressure field instruments.
• Assists in reading schematics and logic diagrams, loop diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P & IDs). Uploads and downloads all field instrumentation data.
• Maintains records of work orders and completed tasks; performs electrical repairs for all utility sections (Water, Wastewater, NG&E, Solid Waste); works on stand-by for the wastewater treatment plants and water production.
• Assists with troubleshooting and repairs of Distribution Control Systems (DCS), programmable logic controller (PLCs), flow and level monitoring systems, and other specialty instruments.
• Assists with interactions, engagements, communication with vendors, gathering price quotes, and coordinates with vendors to pick up motors and equipment for repairs and rebuilds.
• Assist with taking ampere (amp) readings up to two thousand (2,000) amps on exposed electrical equipment and components.
• Assists in pulling confined space permits, proper ventilation of confined spaces, and working within confined spaces with infrastructure components that hold pressures up to one-hundred eighty (180) pounds per square inch (psi).
• Ensures that traffic, public and crew members are safe and are following safety regulations and procedures.

High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment, which includes at least one (1) year of experience in the repair and maintenance of four hundred eighty (480) volt, three-phase motors, ranging from one (1) horsepower (HP) to seven hundred (700) HP. And the repair and maintenance of the motors. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s)

Journeyman Electrician License (EE-98J) required; NM Class B Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire date to operate bucket trucks; HAZWOPER certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire date; NMDOT Traffic Control Technician required within eighteen (18) months of hire. NM Water or Wastewater Certifications I through IV is desirable. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.   

Knowledge of:  principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules and regulations related to the operations and functions of the services provided; installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment; safety and installation codes relating to utility operations; safe and effective use of related supplies, materials, tools, and equipment; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives. 

Skills in:  reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working  independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.

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