Instrument Technician - Open till filled

City of Portland

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Job summary

The City of Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking an Instrument Technician to install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, automation, and instrumentation equipment at two major wastewater treatment plants and numerous pump stations across the city.

The role requires knowledge of precision instruments and process control systems, willingness to participate in after-hours callouts, and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

Knowledge of precision instruments and process control systems.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, modify and install equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

Set up, install, repair, and calibrate instrumentation and control equipment.
Program and diagnose PLCs, HMIs, and other control systems.
Maintain and test instrumentation and related systems; update programs.
Review designs for safety and compliance; coordinate with contractors.
Train and lead others as assigned; enforce lockout/tagout and safety.
Design and fabricate instrument stands and panels.
Ensure timely availability of materials and keep records.

Skills

Precision instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Repair & maintenance

Teamwork

Tools

SCADA experience

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 7 am - 3:30 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: Building Location Address 5001 N COLUMBIA BLVD, PORTLAND, OR 97203-

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position

Union Representation: DCTU-IBEW . To view labor agreements, current and future, please click here .

Instrument Technicians

operate at a journeyman level to safely install, maintain, document, and repair electrical instrument systems. Cost-effective decisions regarding proper equipment installation, troubleshooting, and modifications required are common and are key elements to the success of the technician’s ability to meet project schedules and keep process areas functioning as designed. Process areas must be operational to meet the City’s discharge permit requirements. Instrument Tech duties include performing preventive and predictive maintenance on various types of instrumentation systems to maintain reliability and meet permit requirements. To meet facility operational requirements, they install new equipment, respond to issues, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of industrial instruments and precision process control systems. In addition, they participate in a call-out duty rotation for after-hours response.

BES encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking an Instrument Technician to install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, automation, and instrumentation equipment at two large, complex wastewater treatment plants, 98 pump stations located throughout the city, as well as the combined sewer overflow system.

What You’ll Get To Do

Sets up, installs, repairs, and calibrates various analytical, instrumentation, controls, and communication equipment; interprets and works from plans and/or develops sketches or designs for work, as appropriate.
Performs a variety of programming, diagnostic, analytical, and documentation work involving programmable controllers and graphical-user (human-machine) interfaces for a variety of equipment, including but not limited to programmable logic controllers (PLCs), control panels, communication panels, distributed control systems, and pneumatic/hydraulic/instrumentation panels; research information as necessary to perform duties and maintain currency.
Maintains existing process measurement and control instrumentation equipment and systems and related transmitting equipment and systems to ensure proper operation and service; performs preventive maintenance, service, and repairs; inspects and tests equipment and systems; locates, reviews, reformats, converts, and downloads existing control system programs; reconfigures the programs to accommodate system upgrades and other environmental changes; documents work.
Designs, upgrades, installs, connects, and tests new and repaired control and monitoring systems. Creates supporting documentation, i.e., P&IDs, loop drawings per ISA Standards.
Creates new program database reports; downloads and manipulates data using standard office suite and drawing software.
Reviews designs and the work of contractors to ensure safety and compliance with specifications and standards, evaluates and assesses the safety, operability, and condition of systems; ensures that repairs and installations operate properly.
Maintains records, supplies, and equipment; determines materials needed.
Works with others to ensure quality customer service. As assigned, may train, guide, and lead the work of others. Is responsible for appropriate safety precautions, i.e., lockout tagout, confined space entry. May be required to provide a work review when acting as a lead.
Designs, fabricates (exclusive of welding), installs, and/or retrofits instrument stands, brackets, supports, and panels that are intended for instruments and related equipment.
Designs, fabricates, installs, and/or retrofits piping and tubing intended for but not restricted to instrument air, sample analysis, instrument hydraulics, signal/control, stilling wells, and related instrument systems.
Performs related duties as assigned.

About The Bureau Of Environmental Services

This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together, we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:

We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
We value our customers and partners.
We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
We urge respectful communication and transparency.
We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders’ sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities, and who desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: About Environmental Services | Portland.gov

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: download (portland.gov)

To Qualify

Qualifications

Knowledge of tools, materials, processes, and techniques of precision instruments, process control equipment, and electronics, including troubleshooting techniques.
Skill in repairing, troubleshooting, maintaining, modifying, and installing precision instruments and process control equipment; maintaining, developing, and troubleshooting networking as well as other electronic equipment, electronics, and communications devices. Although not required, please also include experience with SCADA systems.
Ability to perform layout and sketch designs for process control installations, modifications, and repairs.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships and work constructively as part of a team and independently.

Applicants Must Also Possess

A State of Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrical license within six months of the time of hire. (A higher-level/broader electrical license may be substituted
A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Ongoing

An evaluation of each applicant's training, paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their answers to supplemental questions and resume, weighted 100%.
Your answers to the supplemental questions and résumé will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
Additional evaluation may be required before establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Ongoing