Instrumentation & Control Specialist

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform the most difficult tasks related to the development, design, installation,

maintenance, repair, calibration, operation and testing of a wide variety of instruments, computers, and process

control/monitoring systems. This position applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of

assigned and related fields. Independently performs work and is reviewed only for compliance with objectives.

Technical advice is available upon request or for unusual, highly complex assignments and reports to the

Electronic/Instrument and Control Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not

exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

Plans, schedules, coordinates and performs I & C work for the analysis, specification, design, development,

installation, test, maintenance, and repair of real time process control/monitoring computer systems, including

digital control systems, and related technical computer software applications. Assignments may include the

development and implementation of interfaces, including custom interfaces, with existing plant process systems and

equipment.

Functions as technical project lead for complex software systems as assigned including coordinating the work of

engineers, systems analysts, programmer analysts, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.

Performs work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and application of

engineering techniques, procedures, and standards, but which may include a variety of conflicting requirements or

constraints and difficult coordination requirements. Must be able to interpret, adapt and apply software quality

assurance requirements and engineering standards to situations which are not straight forward and for which little

procedural guidance is available.

Tests, calibrates and repairs all electronic equipment in FKAA inventory, such as electrical circuits, motor controller

starters, motors and relay switches.

Performs inspection service on new construction or rehabilitation projects, and performs acceptance tests on computer,

and monitoring and control systems throughout service area.

Performs preventive maintenance.

Troubleshoots digital and analog circuits.

Installs, maintains, repairs and calibrates telemetry systems.

Installs, maintains, and repairs all process control/monitoring equipment.

Maintains and tests cathodic protection system.

Modifies, installs, and maintains electrical and electronic pneumatic control equipment; maintains control panels and

related instrumentation.

Calibrates, installs and tests pneumatic and electrical pressure transmitters.

Interprets electrical drawings, schematics and diagrams; estimates costs of electrical/electronic systems.

Requisitions and maintains inventory of related parts and equipment; maintains maintenance records on all equipment

serviced; prepares cost estimates for new equipment and parts.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews,

completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections;

utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, or other software programs.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate

work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains safe working conditions at all job sites and in shop.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Responsible for providing training for areas of expertise throughout service areas.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Vocational/Technical degree with training emphasis in electronics or instrumentation/measurement & process

control/monitoring systems; supplemented by six (6) years previous experience and/or training that includes

electronics and process control/monitoring systems or any equivalent combination of education, training, and

experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must have a thorough working

knowledge and be able to operate personal computers with various software applications for routine business

operations as well as those used in data acquisition and data analysis. Must have a thorough working knowledge of

electronic test equipment and hand tools normally found in electronic fabrication and test shops. Must be able to

obtain Certified Control Systems Technician status within two years. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida

driver’s license. Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising

discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of

recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the

application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of

equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and

information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to

calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include

ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in

written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and

standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving

evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some

combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing

and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds,

and visual cues or signals. All tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions,

such as temperature and noise extremes or electric currents.

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans

with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with

disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the

employer.