Industrial Instrumentation & Controls Technician

City of Denton, TXDenton, TX, United States

4 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Denton, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-00209

Department : Wastewater

Division : Wastewater-Water Reclamation

Opening Date : 10 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Summary

This requisition expires on November 30, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and / or replacement of electronic instrumentation and controls normally found in an industrial plant setting under the direction of the Water Reclamation Electronic / Electrical Maintenance Manager or designee.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions :

Constructs process monitoring and control systems from specific instrumentation and communication devices, installs, views PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programs, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs major electronic systems and peripheral devices per manufacturer?s specification in conjunction with Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations
Reads complex schematics, wiring diagrams, and shop drawings for the purpose of installation, troubleshooting and repairing of major systems and minor subsystems and components; should have some ability to troubleshoot motor starter circuits
Troubleshoots,installs, and calibrates various instruments, including ultrasonic level transmitters, transit time flow meters, Doppler flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, differential pressure transmitters, various gas analyzers, turbidity analyzers, chlorine residual analyzers, dissolved oxygen transmitters, and sludge blanket level transmitters
Utilizes a wide range of test equipment, including recorders, computers, PC based software analyzer programs, oscilloscopes, data analyzers, analog and digital multi-meters, and other test equipment, while performing tests to identify problems and to maintain and calibrate equipment to performance standards
Connects, disconnects, and tags out equipment and circuits for test or repair and safety of personnel and equipment
Pulls and terminates cable for instrumentation installs
Performs installations in compliance with the national electrical code
Performs soldering on electronic components
Performs basic mechanical repairs as required
Maintains shop and storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion
Maintains the safe and efficient use of materials, tools, test equipment and personal safety and all others working in the vicinity
Cleans work area after work is complete
Complies with plant policy and procedures, in particular, those involving personnel and equipment safety
Maintains and repairs network communications systems (i.e. fiber networks, Ethernet networks and network peripherals)
Maintains and repairs complete process systems and repair / replace subcomponents as required
Maintains telephone and / or radio contact with operation and management personnel
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties :

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency :

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent

AND

A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Instrument & Controls Technician or performing similar duties in a related position

Instrumentation / Controls Associates degree or Electronics Technician Associate's degree

Military job training in a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) field that required an extensive electronic application

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies :

Ability to satisfactorily work with co-workers

Ability to adhere to all safety requirements established for the Water Reclamation Department

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to work above normal heights; 10-100 feet and in confined spaces using safety equipment

Knowledge of instrumentation and analyzers that measure process parameters and reports the values to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems

Ability to lead by example and sharing of knowledge / skill

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Ability to correctly interpret complex detailed electrical, electronic drawings and prints

Strong knowledge in the use of personal computers and numerous software applications such as Excel, Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, etc.

Preferences :

Prior experience with Fiber Optics, SCADA systems and licensed and unlicensed radio systems

Prior experience working in an industrial Process Instrumentation and Controls environment

Conditions of Employment :

Must have and maintain a valid Class "C" Driver's License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class "C" driver's license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)

Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check

Must be able to work after hours "on call" duties on a rotational basis. The "on call" time frame includes weekdays after the end of a shift and entire weekend

While on call must be able to respond to an emergency call out by arriving at the plant within 45 minutes of an emergency call out notification

Must pass a physical examination

Must be able to work the normal weekday schedule of 7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m. with overtime as required

Environmental Factors and Conditions / Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements :

Overall Strength Demands : The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds

Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds

Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds

Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds

Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes : The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for "how often" :

Y = Yes

N = No

E = extensive (100-70%)

M = moderate (60-30%)

I = infrequent (20-10%)

A = almost never (

Task : Code :

Standing : E

Sitting : I

Walking : E

Lifting : M

Carrying : M

Pushing / Pulling : M

Overhead Work : M

Fine Dexterity : E

Kneeling : M

Crouching : M

Crawling : M

Bending : M

Twisting : M

Climbing : I

Balancing : M

Vision : E

Hearing : E

Talking : E

Video Display : M

Differentiate Colors : Y

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids :

The essential functions of this position require the use of a digital multi-meter, watt meter, instrumentation process test equipment and computer-based applications to configure and troubleshoot process monitoring equipment.

Environmental Factors :

The essential functions of this position are performed primarily outdoors in all types of weather conditions within a wastewater lift station and wastewater treatment plant environment.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

ADA / EOE / ADEA

E-Verify :

The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.

Do you believe you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description?

Yes

Which best describes your highest completed level of education?

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or Technical Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or higher

None of the above

How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have in this field?

Less than 6 months

6 months to less than 1 year

1 year to less than 2 years

2 years to less than 3 years

3 years to less than 4 years

4 years to less than 5 years

5 years to less than 6 years

6 years to less than 7 years

7 years to less than 8 years

8 years to less than 9 years

9 years to less than 10 years

10 years or more

Do you possess a Class "C" Driver's License?

Yes

Are you able to work at various heights on roofs, scaffolds, and confined spaces?

Yes

This position requires working overtime outside of regular business hours as needed. Can you meet this requirement?

Yes

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