Utility Electronics Technician, Chesapeake

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Performs complex, technical work in the repair, maintenance, inspection, installation, and calibration of instrumentation, control systems and equipment related to water production, water distribution and sanitary sewer pump stations. Utilities Electronic Tech troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and conducts preventive maintenance (e.g. cleaning, calibration) on electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems and equipment to include programmable logic controls ( PLC ); variable frequency drives ( VFD ); various level, flow, pressure, and temperature devices; solid state reduced voltage controllers; pneumatic and digital instrumentations; alarm telemetry systems; data loggers; motor control circuits; generator control; and transfer switches.Utilities Electronics Tech designs, fabricates, and installs new instrumentation systems; reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams and schematics to include Programmable Logic Controllers ( PLC ), ladder logic and proportional-integral (PI) controls. Provides cost estimates, evaluates resource needs, manages the effective deployment of resources, and prepares and reviews specifications.Maintains inventory of spare parts for instrumentation and initiates procurement of replacement supplies and equipment as necessary. Utilities Electronics Tech collects data for preventive maintenance system. Prepares files and reports including records of repair and maintenance work completed. Operates assigned service vehicle, meggers, power analyzers, hand and power tools, permanent and portable generators, and load bank testers; recommends changes to operational functions of equipment, as needed.Supervise or guide subordinate staff to ensure all equipment meets given codes and guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our

Benefits Brochure,

for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :

Requires an associate's degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in electronics or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with

City Driving Standards

.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications Experience in programming and calibration of water and sewer instrumentation and controls is preferred.