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Cobb County Government

Instrumentation Technician I

Cobb County Government, Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30064

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The purpose of this position in the instrumentation technician series is to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and control systems pump stations and water reclamation facilities.

Provides routine and complex maintenance and repair services to electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment and systems at pump stations and water reclamations facilities: inspects, tests, adjusts, calibrates, and services equipment and systems; ensures proper operation of equipment and systems; identifies and corrects equipment and system errors and failures; locates, repairs, or replaces defective circuits, modules, digital interfaces, and other electronic parts; ensures equipment and systems conform with plans and specifications; and prepares new, or modifies existing, operating and maintenance procedures as needed.

Participates in operational integrity and safety tests, functional tests, acceptance tests, etc.: verifies proper operation of safety monitoring detection and alarm systems; identifies and corrects system failures; and maintains logs of test results.

Receives and reviews a variety of documentation: reviews shift data, flow recordings and other operational reports; and reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, sketches and drawings of equipment and assemblies.

Performs manual labor tasks: installs equipment and components; pulls wires; removes and replaces parts; gathers and transports tools and supplies; prepares work site; and cleans up after work is completed.

Assists in locating and coordinating materials and purchase requisitions for replacement equipment, materials and parts; reviews equipment contracts for vendor, part number, warranty eligibility, etc.; and prepares and submits required documentation.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which includes calibration test equipment, common hand tools, volt and amp meters, etc.

May provide emergency coverage as directed/required; works on standby status according to established departmental schedules.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in a related field or Vocational Technical Certification in Electronics Technology, Industrial Electronics or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Must possess and maintain valid Driver's License.

Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, machinery, or electric currents.

EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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