Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Why join GBRA?

· Competitive salary

· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance at no cost to employee

· Texas County & District Retirement system matched 2:1 at retirement

· Vacation and sick leave

· Paid Holidays

· 100% company-paid training

· License incentive program

· Educational assistance program

· Safety boot program

· Employee wellness program with gym reimbursement

· Employee recognition events

· Exclusive employee perks & discounts

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt     

PAY RANGE: $47,316.00 - $78,860.00

WORK LOCATION: Seguin, Texas 

SUMMARY 

The Electrical/Instrumentation Tech is responsible for all electrical/electronic equipment associated with the hydroelectric system, water delivery and treatment systems, wastewater treatment, and recreation systems within GBRA. This position is responsible for working on electrical power generation equipment, transfer switches, and high voltage lines in hydroelectric generation plants, substations, and transmission lines. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and advanced repair procedures on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanical controls for all divisions. 
• Resistance, continuity, and voltage checks for all electric motors in all divisions. 
• Report Shaft alignment, bearing, and heating problems to the appropriate supervisor.  
• Calibration and adjustment of electrical components for pressure, flow, or level indication devices, chemical feed equipment, and similar devices.  
• Coordination with service representatives and Chief Operators for necessary repairs. 
• Connection of all high voltage leads. 
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, and tests on electrical power generation equipment, transformers, circuit breakers, ground grids, pumps, motors, protective relay devices, meters, batteries, switchgear, and all associated equipment. 
• Maintain detailed documentation of preventive maintenance, inspections, and tests. 
• Assist with training employees under the GBRA Electrical Training Endorsement Program. 
• Perform all work safely, as required in the safety manual. Assist employees in developing safe work habits pertaining to electrical equipment. 
• Provide input on the electrical design sections of plans and specifications for construction projects, as requested by the supervisor. 
• Provide input to leadership during the development of the work plan and annual budgets. 
• Make recommendations to leadership for significant repairs or improvements and/or the purchase of test equipment and spare parts. 
• Attend service schools or seminars and review current literature to stay up to date on new developments. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, technicians, engineers, and trainees to provide and obtain needed information and instruction.  
• Read, understand, and explain safety data sheets, instructions, and labels. 
• Ability to hear bells, horns, alarms, and any other audible indicators of message or emergency while inside operating hydroelectric generating stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, or pump stations. 
• Work in adverse weather conditions.  
• Remain available for duty in the event of an emergency. Work weekends and nights when needed and respond promptly.  
• Ability to use appropriate test procedures to verify that the equipment is de-energized. 
• Ability to use the grounds and the lockout/tagout procedure before beginning work.  
• Analyze and understand complex electrical/electronic circuit plan drawings. 
• Be knowledgeable of the policies and procedures relating to electrical safety. 
• Possess basic computer skills with the ability to modify and/or make setting changes to electronic equipment. 
• The permanent residence must be such that roadway travel time from their place of residence to 933 E. Court Street, Seguin, TX, is within 45 minutes. This response must be achieved without violating speed limit laws. 

EDUCATION  

High School diploma or equivalent.  

REGISTRATIONS/LICENSES 

• Texas Driver’s License (Commercial Driver’s License is highly desirable). 
• Acceptable M.V.R. 
• Journeyman’s License or higher preferred.  

EXPERIENCE  

Minimum of two years of electrical/electronic technical training, or five years’ experience working with electrical power, electrical power generation equipment, substations, and/or electronic equipment, including SCADA systems. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Standard physical activity, such as periodic standing, walking, sitting, and basic motor skills to operate necessary computer programs. Wear personal protective equipment as outlined in the employee Safety Manual, such as a full-face respirator. Climb up and down vertical ladders up to twenty (20) feet. Lift loads to fifty (50) pounds chest high. Operate large valves. Enter and work in confined spaces, as defined by OSHA. Perform basic first aid and CPR. Respond to visual and audible alarms. Accurately interpret actual color. Walk several miles in a day—occasional walking across terrains, primarily on GBRA properties or sites.    

Employees must wear protective footwear in compliance with the ANSI or ASTM standards. New employees are provided with protective footwear. Replacement footwear is provided annually for qualifying employees.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Employees in this position report to the electrical and Instrumentation office located at 933 East Court Street, Seguin, TX, and travel throughout the Guadalupe River basin to repair and maintain electrical/electronic, control, and SCADA equipment located at all GBRA facilities. Work is approximately seventy (70) percent indoors and thirty (30) percent outdoor and is performed in electrical power plants, electrical substations, spillway operating piers, pump stations, water treatment plants, lift stations, and wastewater treatment plants. They may also be required to assist in repairing high-voltage power lines. 

TRAVEL 

Overnight travel limited to meetings, training and/or continuing education classes.