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INSTRUMENT
CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
Open Competitive
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE
SUBMITTED IN ADDITION TO CITY OF BURBANK APPLICATION
LAST DATE TO APPLY:
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2008
Resumes will not be accepted in
lieu of a City of Burbank application. Applications must be
completed, signed and in the City of Burbank's Human Resources
Office no later than 5 p.m., on the last date to apply.
Postmark dates are not acceptable.
SALARY: $6,045.
- $7,186. (Salary includes a net 8% PERS contribution paid
for the employee by the City)
DEFINITION OF THE POSITION:
Under direction, to perform instrument and system
maintenance and testing in an electric generating plant; and
to do related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE
POSITION:
Programs, services, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs a
variety of electronic, computerized, and pneumatic
instruments, equipment, and systems; performs a variety of
tests, including but not limited to, physical and chemical
analysis and treatment; observes instruments; collects data;
prepares and maintains a variety of written records both
manually and electronically; cleans up and disposes of acids
and other hazardous materials under the control of the
instrument shop; operates a variety of electronic and
computerized metering instruments and equipment; utilizes a
variety of hand tools; operates motor vehicles; operates a
computer with related software; may assist in designing
control and operating systems for boilers and related power
plant equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE
POSITION:
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Two years of college course work including chemistry,
physics, and electronics. One year of recent experience in
high pressure steam, power generating plant operations
(minimum 400 lbs. boiler) OR one year of recent experience
in control operation or instrument repair and calibration in
a process industry or refinery. NOTE: Additional
experience may be substituted for the education requirement
on a year-for-year basis. Experience in software based
Distributive Controls Systems, specifically DeltaV version
5.3 and Foundation Fieldbus and additional busses such as
Profibus and AS-i bus; ability to implement control
strategies and modify logic tasks both in DCS and PLC
systems. Ability to work with fiber-optic networks and
SCADA systems.
LICENSE &
CERTIFICATES: A valid
California Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent at time
of appointment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS &
QUALIFICATIONS:
Employees in this classification will be required to comply
with the American National Standards Institute’s
requirements of Practices for Respiratory Protection.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Knowledge of instrumentation,
scales, and measurements; occupational hazards and safety
procedures; principles of electronics, physics, chemistry
and mathematics; characteristics of electronic and testing
equipment; computer operation and use of control logic
software; Windows NT, Wonderware and DeltaV software;
testing techniques and procedures; applicable State and
Federal legislation and rules; first aid. Skill in
effectively implementing the required knowledge; interacting
and communicating tactfully and effectively with a
culturally diverse population; discerning potentially
dangerous situations; making independent judgments and
decisions based upon standard policy or procedures.
Ability to learn, comprehend and apply department and City
policies, rules, and regulations; follow instructions and
directions; write clear and accurate reports; operate a
computer terminal and a variety of related software; utilize
hand tools and specialized electronic instruments; observe
instruments; safely collect and dispose of hazardous
materials; safely operate motor vehicles; read, write, and
communicate in English at an appropriate level; read
schematic diagrams; cope with situations calmly and
tactfully; work in and around a power generating plant,
including work in confined spaces; perform essential
functions; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with supervisors, fellow employees,
contractors, and the public.
THE COMPETITION FOR THE
POSITION:
Applications will be reviewed. Admission to competitive
examination may be limited to those whose applications show
the best combination of qualifications in relation to the
requirements and duties of the position. Any part of the
examination process may be qualifying only.
THE
SELECTION PROCEDURE MAY REQUIRE ANY COMBINATION OF THE
FOLLOWING: A WRITTEN EXAMINATION, A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, OR
AN ORAL INTERVIEW. IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY WHICH MAY REQUIRE
AN ACCOMMODATION IN ANY OF THESE SELECTION PROCEDURES, PLEASE
NOTIFY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION IN WRITING BY THE LAST
DATE TO APPLY ON THIS BULLETIN.
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