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Instrument Technician - Water Bureau

LocationWater Interstate Facility, 664 N. Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR 97227
LevelEntry
Posted4w ago
Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

The City of Portland is hiring an entry-level Instrument Technician - Water Bureau (Portland, OR) paying $52.09 - $56.26 per hour to install, maintain, and repair complex electrical and electronic systems.

Role
Instrument Technician - Water Bureau
Organization
City of Portland
Location
Water Interstate Facility, 664 N. Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR 97227
Level
Entry
Compensation
$52.09 - $56.26 per hour
Category
Engineering & Technology

The role

The City of Portland is seeking an Instrument Technician to join their Water Bureau team, responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing complex electrical and electronic systems.

What you'll do

  • Install, maintain, repair and document electrical, electronic instrument systems.
  • Inspect and test instruments and systems, determine the cause of malfunctions, service and repair the instruments and then calibrate the system.
  • Develop Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems and maintain and improve existing systems.

What it takes

  • Knowledge of tools, materials, processes and techniques of precision instruments, process control equipment and electronics including troubleshooting techniques.
  • Skill in repairing, troubleshooting, maintaining, modifying and installing precision instruments and process control equipment; maintaining, developing and troubleshooting networking as well as other electronic equipment, electronics and communications devices.
  • Skill in mechanical and process control troubleshooting techniques; methods and techniques editing and creating PLC program logic; database principles and concepts; office suite software; application of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and Instrument Society of America (ISA) standards; safe work practices.

What you'll bring

Knowledge of toolsmaterialsprocesses and techniques of precision instrumentsprocess control equipment and electronics including troubleshooting techniques.Skill in repairingtroubleshooting

How we treat you

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located at the Water Interstate Facility, 664 N. Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR 97227.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is $52.09 - $56.26 per hour.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include knowledge of tools, materials, processes and techniques of precision instruments, process control equipment and electronics, and skills in repairing, troubleshooting, maintaining, modifying and installing precision instruments and process control equipment.

How do I apply?

You can apply online via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Please upload your licensure and certification if you have it.

How to apply

Apply directly on City of Portland's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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