Utilities Electrical Instrumentation Controls Specialist I-III

Position Details

POSITION SUMMARY Performs a variety of skilled work installing, operating, trouble-shooting and repairing three and single-phase electrical equipment, instrumentation (analytical and process) and control system components. Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial electrical systems, analytical and process instrumentation. Works under the direct supervision of the Electrical, Instrumentation, & Controls (EI&C) Manager. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: EI&C Manager Direct Reports: None KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Installs, inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains electrical infrastructure and equipment, including power supplies, motors, motor starters, overload devices, breakers, switches, power monitors and other electrical related hardware. Installs, maintains, monitors, calibrates, and troubleshoots analytical instrumentation. Follows standard operating procedures and best practices. Provides customer support for instrument data end users. Acquires samples, performs benchtop laboratory analyses, and utilizes portable analytical instruments, for data integrity and instrumentation upkeep. Performs installation, preventative and predictive maintenance on various process instrumentation including flow, level, pressure, and temperature as well as associated process networks and configuration hardware. Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains instrumentation and control system components as well as other equipment related to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system including controls components associated with motor control centers, PLC hardware, power supplies. Performs administrative duties including modification to record drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, HMI screens, I/O lists, and other technical information to perform job duties. Maintains Operation & Maintenance manuals, associated instrumentation drawings, and instrumentation standards operating procedures (SOPs), including digitally storing records per Record and Retention Policies. Maintains and controls EI&C spare parts inventory by monitoring on-hand availability and determining reorder points. Assists with the support of Engineering efforts, Pilot and Research (PAR) projects, and capital and asset improvement projects. Provides electrical direction and instrumentation technical support and expertise as needed. The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned and required. CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION Organization Wide – Every employee is accountable to: Aligning and demonstrating The City of Englewood’s organizational vision, mission, and values. Follow all safety policies, attend required training, and overall engagement. Uphold fiscal responsibility through The City’s Procurement policy and procedures. Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered. Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences. Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to: Technical Knowledge/Tech Savvy – Anticipates and adopts innovations in relevant digital and technology applications. Anticipates the impact of emerging technologies and makes recommendations. Readily learns and adopts new technologies that can improve data collection, data archiving, and how data is served up to the end user. Understands plant SCADA system and all associated components and is able to mentor and train other city staff at various skill levels. Having digital literacy to understand how to use smart devices, software and applications to troubleshoot instrumentation and controls hardware. Possesses data management competency to collect, analyze and interpret data using tools including but not limited to spreadsheets, databases and/or specialized software. Understanding of different types of instruments (analytical and process), their principles of operation and their applications in a specific process. Dedication to maintaining accurate records of instrument calibration, maintenance and performance as well as development of standard operating procedures. Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Works cooperatively with various stakeholders including utilities staff, City of Englewood IT staff, outside consultant and contractors to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others. Communicates Effectively - Ensuring that key and critical information is shared in a timely fashion. Developing and delivering information that demonstrate the needs of different audiences. Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, internal/external stakeholders or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively and actively listens to others. Adjusts to fit the audience and the message. Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions. Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Follows through on commitments and take personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures. Identifies and creates the processes necessary to get work done. Separates and combines activities into efficient workflow. Designs processes and procedures that allow managing from a distance. Strives for process improvements, through minor or comprehensive adjustments and changes.