Instrument Technician

The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), a nationally recognized leader in environmental protection and pollution prevention, seeks qualified full-time Instrument Technician with strong knowledge in industrial application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a technical trade school with a degree in Instrumentation or equivalent education and possess four years’ experience in maintenance and repair of electronic monitoring and processing equipment similar to that found in a wastewater or solid waste processing facility; or such combination of education and experience as may be accepted as equivalent. Registration with the State of Minnesota as an electrical worker or the ability to obtain within nine months. Certified Electronic Technician or Certified Instrument Technician preferred. Possess a valid driver’s license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and ability to operate various types of electrical/electronic instruments, control and test equipment
• Knowledge of basic PLC programming diagrams and operation
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)
• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Knowledge and ability to implement safe work practices and procedures including: Confined Space Entry, Lock out/Tag out and Energy Control Procedures
• Knowledge and ability to respond to emergency conditions and develop appropriate course of action
• Ability to read and comprehend plans, logic drawings, schematic diagrams, owner manuals and specifications
• Ability to solder and repair electronic equipment
• Ability to use, implement and maintain an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system as defined by the District
• Knowledge and ability to use computerized systems for plant operations, historical data tracking maintenance management systems, and spreadsheet and word processing software
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and the public
• Ability to physically wear an air purifying respirator

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to be mobile over a wide variety of structures and surfaces including ladders and ramps

• Capable of walking, reaching, bending and the ability to stand, kneel, stoop and crouch for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds, and occasionally carry up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Be medically approved to wear an air purifying respirator  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to wastewater, fumes, gases or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee works near moving mechanical parts and exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration. This work involves loud noise, indoor and outdoor conditions, including all weather conditions.
• The work environment described herein is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described herein is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to wastewater, fumes, gases or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee works near moving mechanical parts and exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration. This work involves loud noise, indoor and outdoor conditions, including all weather conditions.