INSTRUMENT/CONTROL TECHNICIAN

FORT PIERCE UTILITIES AUTHORITY

SALARY:

$25.87 - $29.22

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Highly skilled technical work in a 300 MW combined cycle power generation facility including the maintenance and repair of power plant equipment. Installs, calibrates, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, tunes, and repairs complex electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-hydraulic equipment: recorders, generator load control equipment, distributive and programmable logic controls, pressure, flow, level, temperature, position and analysis controllers, indicators, transmitters, distributive and programmable logic controls, final control elements (including drives and valves) and continuous emissions monitoring equipment. Installs, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic apparatus such as AC/DC motors, circuits, transformers, alternators, generators, low, medium and high voltage switchgear (including air, oil, and gas powered circuit breakers, disconnects, and switches); alarm systems, solid-state and electro-mechanical control systems, heat recovery steam generators controls burner management systems, combustion turbine controls, steam turbine controls, generator and excitation controls, and balance of plant control systems. Reports to and is under the direct supervision of the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Education and Experience)

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Five (5) years experience in electronic process control, instrument calibration, maintaining and repairing electrical circuits, equipment and instruments including AC and DC motor control circuits, circuit breakers and related electronic apparatus. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. A valid State of Florida Driver's License is desired.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over); reaching above shoulders; use of fingers; use of both hands; climbing (use of arms and legs); use of both eyes; distinguishing basic colors; distinguishing shades of colors; good hearing (without hearing aid); straight pulling; pulling hand over hand; pushing; walking; standing; crawling; kneeling; bending; balancing; smelling; stooping; running; shoving; twisting. Wear restrictive safety equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection devices, flame retardant apparel, arc flash protective clothing and equipment, gloves, and hard hats. (Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Inside work; outside work; in heat; in cold; in high humidity; in bright sunshine; in dampness; in chilling conditions; with flames; with electricity; in dust; in dirt and mud; in saltwater/salt spray; in dry conditions; with petroleum based products; in varying levels of precipitation and wind; with energized electrical circuits, pressurized and/or hot systems and moving/rotating equipment; with steam; compressed gases; with oils; with natural gas; with hydrogen and other flammable substances; chemicals; lubricants; solvents; surfactants; on wet, slippery or uneven surfaces; on or with ladders or scaffolding; at heights above ground level up to 100’; below ground; horizontal and vertical confined spaces (ditches, tunnels, holes, vaults, ducts, vessels); with feet, legs, or hands in water; with explosives; with vibrations; working closely with others; working alone; with poor lighting; with poor ventilation; in high noise areas; miscellaneous odors and fumes; with odors of gas; atmosphere or safety equipment used or needed (respirators) air pack; hearing protection; hard hats; safety glasses; goggles; face shields and safety belts.

HOW TO APPLY:

To view the entire job description and to apply for this position please visit our website www.fpua.com

THIS IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - F/M

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability. Following a formal offer for employment, all applicants are subject to physical examination including a drug test and background verification, including but not limited to one or more of the following areas: employment, motor vehicle, criminal, credit, education.