TheInstrument Maintenance Supervisor performs work requiring a high degree of skill in supervising the adjustment, calibration, inspection, repair, maintenance, and installation of all types of plant instrumentation. Because the Authority’s primary responsibility is to maintain twenty-four (24) hour service to its customers, an employee in this class is expected to work overtime as conditions demand and to accept overtime on short notice, during emergencies, or unusual conditions.
Takes Orsat and other analytical tests; analyzes and troubleshoots faults in the operation of instruments and control equipment, and makes correct adjustments or repairs
Works closely with other maintenance department personnel in carrying out work assignments; prepares and maintains records on instruments and repairs
Reports abnormal conditions to the manager of maintenance; maintains correct inventories of spare parts on all plant instruments and other parts as deemed necessary
Establishes and conducts a planned preventative maintenance schedule on all instruments; studies plant maintenance trouble log and correct instrument malfunctions
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
Assigns work to workers and reviews completed work to ensure that work is completed in accordance with specifications and instructions
Trains and orients new employees to the routines of the operations
Analyzes and resolves work problem; may confer with worker’s representatives to resolve grievance
Recommends or initiates personnel action such as employment, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; evaluates employee performance
Performs work in accordance with safety regulations, company policy and OSHA standards
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assigns work to workers and reviews completed work to ensure that work is completed in accordance with specifications and instructions
Evaluates employees work performance and make recommendations for improving and upgrading their skills
Recommends or initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures
Analyzes and resolves work problems; may confer with worker’s representatives to resolve grievances
Maintains tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly manner; ensures that employees observe all safety rules and regulations
Performs all work in accordance with safety regulations, company policy and OSHA standards
Thorough knowledge of electronic instrumentation and control loops and equipment and their skilled use as required in the work
Thorough knowledge of layout, construction, functions and operation of all plant instrument and control devices
Thorough knowledge of practical and efficient methods of instrument and controls repair and maintenance work
Thorough knowledge of safety rules, practices and procedures applicable to the work
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and manuals
Ability to operate and utilize personal computers and related peripherals
Ability to maintain a productive staff relationship with maintenance and operations personnel
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate degree in instrument, mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering, and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical instruments and remote control equipment. Four (4) years must have been as an Instrument Technician 1st Class.