Instrument Repair Technician
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Number of positions: One (1)
Rate: $33.97/hour
Mobility: Onsite
DUTIES:
Under directive supervision, troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment used by the Gas Operating Department; maintains inventories of instrument supplies and replacement parts; performing such duties as:
1. Installing Plant Accounting tags, recording new equipment before distribution for use; removing Plant Accounting tags, records and completing equipment retirement forms before equipment is discarded.
2. Testing the operation and calibration of various instruments and performing the necessary repairs to keep this equipment in good operating condition. Examples of instruments include but are not limited to combustible gas indicators, asset locators, fusion processors, and fluke testing equipment.
3. Testing the calibration of pressure and temperature recording gauge's and indicating gauges.
4. Completing the proper repair and calibration forms accurately and entering these repairs into a database file.
5. Maintaining sufficient inventories of instrument supplies and replacement parts.
6. Preparing material requisitions and purchase requisitions as needed.
7. Checking material received from vendors for damage and amounts received.
8. Pick up and delivery of instruments from various headquarters as required.
9. Assisting control technicians in the performance of their duties, as required.
10. Calculating the amount of odorant and making odorant injections when required.
11. Making odorometer tests throughout the gas system to determine the level of odorization.
12. Participating in Company or department training programs or other formal training.
13. Training by assisting in jobs of a higher classification.
14. Performing other similar or less skilled work, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must meet the Company's requirements as to GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS; and, in addition:
1. Must have at least 30 quarter credits from an accredited engineering college in electrical or electronic engineering technology's or similar.
2. Must formally continue education at the college level in electrical or electronic engineering technology, or have obtained an Associate Degree or equivalent credit hours from an accredited engineering college in electrical engineering technology or similar degree.
3. Must be able to read blueprints, electrical and electronic schematic diagrams.
4. Must be familiar with and be willing to practice safety requirements that apply to these job duties.
5. Must be willing to work at any hour when called upon.
6. Must be courteous and be able to communicate with employees from other departments, manufacturers's representatives and the general public.
7. Must have a valid driver's license.
8. Must have a good personal appearance and be free from any defects of sight, hearing or sense of smell.
9. Must be able to move a heavy odorant cylinder or test gas cylinder with appropriate moving dolly.
10. Must be dependable and accurate when working alone.
11. Must successfully pass the EEI Technical Test.
Travel Requirements
5-15%