Instrument Technician- Public Works

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Wyandotte County is seeking an Instrumentation Technician in Kansas City, KS. The role emphasizes independent work on process control equipment, PLC/SCADA maintenance, and calibration in a DOT-regulated environment.

Responsibilities include installation of sensors, maintenance of PLC systems, and troubleshooting under supervision. Candidates should have strong electrical/instrumentation experience and be able to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial electrical/instrumentation maintenance.
• 2+ years PLC experience preferred.
• Must pass a written test (70%+).
• Class B driver’s license with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• KWEA or KDHE certification within 3 years of hire date.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and calibration of process control equipment.
• Maintain/install computer equipment such as motherboards, monitors, and software.
• Install sensors and analyzers (thermocouples, DP detectors, flow meters).
• Maintain PLC systems and programming for plant and pump stations.
• Perform basic troubleshooting under supervision.
• Maintain SCADA and ethernet software systems.
• Record work orders, parts, and costs; data entry as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and update schematics as changes occur.

Skills

Industrial electrical & Instrument

PLC experience

Safety & physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class B driver's license w/ tanker endorsement

KWEA/KDHE certification within 3 years

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC programming basics

Job description

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Kansas City, KS Environmental Services team is seeking an Instrumentation Technician. This is a standalone position and works with considerable independence. The Instrumentation Tech is distinguished by having advanced experience with electrical and mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of treatment plant process control equipment. Work is performed under supervision using independent judgement as to the method of repair after receiving oral instruction or written work orders. This position is classified as DOT-regulated.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the installation and calibration of process control equipment.
• Maintain and/or install computer equipment such as motherboards, monitors, and software.
• Installation of thermocouples, differential pressure detectors, flow meters, analyzers such as oxygen and LEL, and other monitoring equipment utilized in UG facilities.
• Maintenance of plant and pump station PLC systems and programming of these PLC systems.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and support tasks under supervision.
• Maintaining SCADA and all ethernet software systems.
• Use software for work orders and documentation, track history, parts, and costs for each work order.
• Use computer or tablet as needed for data entry.
• Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in a safe and orderly condition.
• Assist with updating all schematics and/or blueprints per field changes or equipment installation.
• Operate a variety of tools/equipment including but not limited to hand tools, power tools, specialty electronics, test equipment, and computer/laptop.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• 4 years of relevant experience in industrial electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance (required).
• 2 years of PLC experience (preferred).
• Must pass a written test with basic to intermediate questions relating to this field of work (Passing score: 70 % required).
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Class B driver’s license with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Class I KWEA collections or KDHE operations certification within 3 years of hire date.
• Ability to lift, carry, and drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work with exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
• Ability to work independently, in teams, and carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.

Salary Range: $36.66/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

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