Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, Gas

City of Alexandria, LA • Full-time • Alexandria, Louisiana, United States • $42.07k - $50.48k / year • 1w ago

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Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, Gas

Annual Salary Range: $42,066.96 - $50,480.35 Grade: 25

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Gas Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance tasks at an advanced level on electronic controls, telemetry, electrical systems, and related equipment for the Gas Departments. Positions may be subject to 24-hour call.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Plans and organizes the inspection, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, machinery and related components of the gas systems.

· Maintains, tests, repairs, adjusts and calibrates flow meters, reliefs, regulators, digital control valves, meters, and stations in accordance with state and federal mandates.

· Participates in the inspection, maintenance and repair of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) for the gas distribution.

· Participates in the maintenance, testing, repair, adjusting and calibration of meters, analyzers and chemical/odorant feed equipment; repairs pumps, valves, chemical treatment equipment and related items.

· Performs related technical tasks; repairs electrically operated valves; tests, calibrates and repairs relaying and monitoring devices. Maintains and repairs telemetry systems.

· Inspects, supervises and participates in the work performed by contractors.

· Reads, interprets and updates schematics, blueprints and wiring diagrams of existing motor control apparatuses and related equipment.

· Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains Volt meter, 4 -20 milliamp calibrator, Meg meter, basic mechanic tools, and other equipment or power equipment as needed to complete essential functions

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED. Two (2) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic systems/electrical equipment, preferably in area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Will be required to obtain and maintain specialized certifications and/or training as deemed necessary. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one month of hire..

Necessary Special Requirements

Gas Department will be required to obtain certifications as required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six months of hire as well as any other certifications as deemed necessary.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends.

Accepting applications: Until Filled

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.

** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.**

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318) 449-5077 or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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