Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Specialist

HRSD Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Specialist Supervisor:  

Supervisor: E&I Superintendent 

Department:  Operations

Job Location: Various

Sub Family: Electrical & Instrumentation

Career Stream/Level: Professional/P2 

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Grade:  

8E-8 

Position Summary

The Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Specialist performs skilled maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical, pneumatic, and computer-controlled equipment and related controls. Troubleshoots and maintains complex, technical, and potentially hazardous systems, and may serve in a lead role to coordinate work activities with work center leadership. Works under the supervision of an E&I Superintendent but may occasionally direct onsite work of other E&I staff. 

This position may be filled as an Apprentice or licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.  Education and experience requirements for each are listed below.   

Education

Required

E&I Specialist Apprentice: HS Diploma or GED

E&I Specialist:  Completion of HRSDs E&I Apprenticeship Program OR Associates Degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, Electronics or a related field OR Electrical Journeyman license OR  Master Electrician License 

Experience

Required 

E&I Specialist Apprentice: None

E&I Specialist: Four years of experience working in a commercial or industrial electrical or instrumentation field 

Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required

• Valid Drivers License from state of residence
• Acquire and maintain credentials to access federal and state facilities (TWIC and DBIDS) 

Training Levels Apprenticeship  As an apprentice, an Associate Degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, Electronics or related field must be consistently pursued as a condition of appointment to the position.  Failure to do so may result in removal from the position and potentially employment with HRSD. 

Grade 8 HRSD Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Specialist Associate degree AND  100% HRSDs E & I apprentice programs onthe-job training skill requirements

Grade 8A Associate degree or 50 credits towards an Associate degree AND successful completion of 75% HRSDs E&I apprentice programs onthe-job training skills requirements

Grade 8B Associate degree or 40 credits towards Associate degree AND successful completion of 50% HRSDs E&I apprentice programs onthe-job training skills requirements

Grade 8C Associate degree or 30 credits towards Associate degree AND successful completion of 25% HRSDs E&I apprentice programs onthe-job training skills requirements

Grade 8D Associate degree and no experience or 21 credits towards Associate degree

Grade 8E HS Diploma or GED and no experience 

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of motors, lighting, and associated control circuits
• Performs maintenance and calibration of temperature, pressure, level, flow, and analytical measuring and control devices such as pH, Cl2, SO2, LEL, H2S, and NH3
• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of power generation systems, generators, transfer switches, paralleling switchgear systems
• Performs maintenance and troubleshooting on medium voltage (2.4 kV 69 kV) switchgear, protective relays and ancillary devices
• Performs review of engineering and plans and specifications.  Consults with engineers, architects and contractors on contract drawings, specifications, equipment interfaces and system functionality
• Budgets, plans, designs, installs, replaces, repairs, maintains and provides documentation and schematics for all electrical, instrumentation and control systems, and associated automated processes
• Interprets and utilizes the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E for all work activities
• Properly documents work performed and maintain work logs for equipment and systems
• Manages inventory and resolve discrepancies for all electrical, instrumentation and control systems and equipment 
• Applies the rules, codes and regulations for the purpose of planning, installing, maintaining and repairing process control E&I equipment and systems (IAW, NEC, ISA, OSHA, etc.) 

Skills and Qualifications

• Broad working experience with maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting single and three phase electrical equipment, control circuits and process control systems
• Working knowledge of industrial three phase power systems and voltages (480 V - 69 kV), switchgear, protective relays, ancillary devices and power generation systems (generators, transfer switches, switchgear paralleling systems)
• Working knowledge of the installation, troubleshooting and repair of complex process systems involving temperature, pressure, level, flow, and analytical measuring and control devices such as (pH, Cl2, SO2, LEL, H2S, NH3 and others)
• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E to perform review engineering plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of applicable rules, codes and regulations for the purpose of planning, installing, maintaining and repairing E&I equipment and systems (IAW, NEC, ISA, OSHA, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to budget, plan, design, install, replace, repair, maintain and provide documentation and schematics for all electrical, instrumentation and control systems
• Must support a diverse and inclusive work environment where differences are respected and embraced
• Must be currently authorized to work for any U.S. employer 

Physical and Mental Requirements

Must have the physical dexterity to accomplish the duties defined herein

Must have ability to distinguish between colors

Must have the ability to lift, climb, walk and stand for over 50% of time

Must be able to lift loads (20-50 pounds)

Must be willing to work in OHSA designated noise environments (>85 decibels) 

External Position Contacts  

• Consultants
• Contractors
• Engineers
• Vendors