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City of Moorhead, MN Process Instrumentation Technician in Moorhead, Minnesota
Process Instrumentation Technician
Summary
Title: Process Instrumentation Technician
ID: 2024ProcessTech
Status: Full time
Department: Engineering
Salary Range: $52,231 to $74,616
Deadline To Apply: Open until filled
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Process Instrumentation Technician
2024 Salary/Wage Range: $25.11 to $35.87 ($52,231 to $74,616)
2025 Salary/Wage Range: Anticipated increase in the new year.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
The City of Moorhead is accepting applications for a Process Instrumentation Technician at the Wastewater Division of the Engineering Department. This technical position performs intermediate work conducting preventative maintenance on instrumentation equipment, testing electrical, electronic and pneumatic systems, detecting and diagnosing malfunctions, building and installing new instrumentation equipment, maintaining programmable logic process and related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of the Process Instrumentation Technician include, but are not limited to the following major duties performed. Duties are listed from most to least important.
Performs preventive maintenance on instrumentation equipment.
Tests electrical, electronic and pneumatic systems; detects and diagnoses malfunctions.
Maintains communication and telemetry systems for automated monitoring and control of division operations.
Maintains programmable logic process control system.
Builds and installs new instrumentation equipment.
Performs electrical and circuit board troubleshooting, repair and adjustments.
Maintains, sets up, operates and trains personnel on backup power generator use.
Assists with instructing operators and maintenance personnel in operating automatic controls.
Maintains records of repairs, calibrations and maintenance performed.
Participates in an on-call rotation providing first response to after-hour alarms or calls.
Performs other duties as requested.
Attendance at off-site courses/trainings/seminars may be required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Associates/Technical degree in instrumentation electronics, or related field
Three years experience in industrial process control systems, or related field
ISA Control System Technician Level 1 Certificate, within four years of hire
Minnesota Wastewater Treatment Facility Class D Operator License within one year of hire
Valid driver's license; Class B commercial drivers license with tanker endorsement within one year of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
The Process Instructiontation Technician requires general knowledge of the methods and techniques used in wastewater treatment and collection systems; general knowledge of the maintenance of programmable logic process control systems; thorough knowledge and skill in the operation of required tools and equipment, such as computers, control devices, scientific instrumentation, meters and microprocessors; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial actions; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to read and interpret technical documents such as electrical and process instrumentation diagrams and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials and the general public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Process Instrumentation Technician requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires walking, frequently requires standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to vibration, bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Enjoy the following perks while working for the City of Moorhead:
Positive, friendly and team-oriented culture
Comprehensive benefits and pay
Flexibility to support work-life balance
On-going training and career development
Ability to make a difference in our community
And, so much more
The city provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, flex spending plan, HSA, generous paid time off plans, including ESST and 11 paid holidays, MN Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension, (https://mnpera.org/) deferred compensation plan, continuing education and more. Visit our benefit page (https://www.ci.moorhead.mn.us/departments/administration/human-resources/employee-benefits) for additional information.
The City of Moorhead is an equal opportunity employer and a proud employer located in the metropolitan region of Fargo-Moorhead.
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