Job Description

Do you enjoy working with electronic instrumentation and controls, and power distribution systems?Pinellas County Utilities has the ideal career opportunity!!

This is the most complex and advanced level work performing as an electronic equipment technician.Maintain, repair, calibrate, and/or troubleshoot instrumentation and controls and power distribution systems at a large wastewater treatment facility, and work with contractors as needed.

Maintain, repair, calibrate, and/or troubleshoot instrumentation & controls, connect devices using network communication, maintain PLC ladder logic programs, and power distribution systems at a large wastewater treatment facility, and work with contractors as needed.

This position differs from other electronic positions in that incumbents will be expected to be or become proficient in all aspects of the position. Incumbents may be required to perform in different but specific assigned areas from project to project, as business needs and skills match.Additionally, the wide variety of equipment utilized is more complex and specialized, requiring adaptability and ability to work independently.

This Electronic Equipment Technician 1 o 2 position is located:South Cross Bayou WWTP, 7401 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL33709

Work Schedule:Monday – Friday; 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

What Will You Do?

Electronic Equipment Technician 1

• Performs installation, maintenance, modification, calibration, and repair of electronic and electrical instrumentation, equipment, and control systems.

• Exercises lead responsibility over others on project basis or as assigned.

• Detects causes of electronic and electrical failures, interprets and ensures compliance with established codes, calculates data necessary for wiring instrument systems, and requisitions supplies and materials needed to complete tasks.

• Inspects instrumentation and equipment to determine operating conditions and needed repairs and/or modifications.

• Designs and implements testing station for water quality.

• Performs bench work repairs and overhauls and rebuilds complex electronic or electrical equipment.

• Performs emergency and routine field servicing of complex equipment and performs tests on parts, modules, or assemblies.

• Prepares purchase orders to obtain parts for repairing equipment and arranges for repairs beyond the scope of County facilities.

• Monitors and orders various chemicals for sensors used in water testing application.

• Assists more senior levels of Electronic Equipment Technicians in electronic projects.

• Assists with operation and maintenance of lift stations.

• Performs basic recordkeeping.

• Operates light to medium, occasionally heavy, automotive equipment within the Utilities Construction and Maintenance Division.

• May be responsible for electronic traffic control and equipment for the design, placement, and maintenance of traffic safety devices utilized under extremely heavy traffic and during inclement weather.

• Performs preventive maintenance to water and wastewater treatment equipment.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Electronic Equipment Technician 2

• Utilize advanced level work specializing in installation, repair, calibrations, troubleshooting and maintaining electronic equipment, instrumentation and controls on a wastewater treatment plant.

• Utilize various tools and proper methodology to detect issues or problems.

• Report and/or resolve those issues.

• Perform bench work, overhauls, and rebuild complex electronic equipment.

• Monitor SCADA system for alarms on and off site.

• Utilize various software applications: Microsoft Office, Outlook email & calendar, Internet Explorer, Wonderware, and asset management/work order software.

• Detect causes of electronic failures, ensure compliance with established codes, calculate data as necessary for wiring instrument systems.

• Follow County policy regarding requisitions for supplies and materials needed to complete tasks.

• Provide technical guidance.

• Work various shifts as needed to ensure permit compliance 24/7/365, analyze trends and make recommendations for solutions.

• Provide process control feedback and potential issues to Wastewater Facility Maintenance Supervisor and/or Wastewater Treatment Manager.

• Provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.

• Perform related work as assigned or required.

What Do You Need?

Electronic Equipment Technician 1

• Completion of a two-year certification program in a directly related vocational or technical training program, or

• Two years of highly automated computer-based electronics instrumentation installation, maintenance, and repair experience; or

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

• Valid Florida Driver’s License upon hire.

• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Electronic Equipment Technician 2

• High school graduate and completion of a 2-year certification program and 1 year directly related vocational or technical training, or 3 years of highly automated computer- based electronics instrumentation installation, maintenance and repair experience; or

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Graduate from 2 years of college (Electronics) and/or technical school.

• 5 years of directly related experience with Instrumentation & Controls.

• 2 years of directly related experience with PLC's.

• Training experience.

• Leadership training/experience.

• Must be a team player.

Let Us Tell You What Benefits We Offer!!

• Our benefits rank among the top in the area! Check it out!
• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options
• We have tuition reimbursement, wellness, and deferred compensation programs to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

Want to learn more?

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Electronic Equipment Technician 1

Electronic Equipment Technician 2