Engineering Field Technician ; P384

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Fort Worth, TX:
Streetman, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR100110
** Job Description

Summary:

** Salary: $25.30 - $37.96 per hour    The Engineering Field Technician I is responsible for supporting TRWD engineering tasks in the field required to help meet the District’s mission of water supply, flood control and recreation. Construction inspection services, corrosion control initiatives including cathodic protection (CP) and coating inspection, dam safety instrumentation readings, stream flow measurement calibration, pipeline integrity support and tasks as needed during flood monitoring are examples of the responsibilities this position will meet.
** Job Description
**** Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
** The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.
* Assist engineering tasks related to construction, cathodic protection (CP), coating inspection, dam safety, stream flow measurements, structural maintenance, flood monitoring and other engineering-related projects. May include but not limited to:
Any project that engineering is involved in, such as pipeline integrity studies, surveying, and inspection of construction, to verify project requirements as set forth in the plans and technical specifications are being followed
* Assist engineering field techs 2, 3, 4 in field work, such as CP data collection, coating inspection, stream flow measurement for gauge calibration at all District facilities and locations
* Lead dam safety efforts associated with inspection, data collection, and instrumentation maintenance on all District dam and levee systems
* Assist District personnel for special projects related to construction and maintenance of all District facilities and properties
* Coordinates with Infrastructure Integrity Manager to QA and store CP data in GIS and Share Point
* Assist with construction inspection, quality assurance measures and witnessing of factory acceptance testing of major equipment
* Assist with on-site distressed pipe analysis and rehabilitation/replacement recommendation; participate in forensics analysis of replaced pipe segments
* Assist with engineering tasks related to construction, dam safety, stream flow measurements, structural maintenance, flood monitoring, and other engineering-related projects
* Performs inspection, data collection, and instrumentation maintenance on all District dam and levee systems. Responsibilities include reading instrumentation, downloading/trending data preparing site visit condition reports, maintaining tools & equipment and processing data
* Coordinate with Survey Personnel for Dam-Related Data Surveys
* Work with Operations anode team on CP installation, testing and troubleshooting
* Work with Operations dam and levee personnel on instrumentation issues, testing, and troubleshooting
* Work with IPL construction team, inspectors and design teams on construction practices and testing
* Work with coatings team on methods and testing
* Document means and methods, including for data management functions
* File and organize records within the department, including writing memos, documenting photos and documenting observations and as-built drawings to reflect current conditions
* Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service
* Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
* Perform other duties as required
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* Required Experience:

*** Three (3) years related experience
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment
** Desired

Experience:

*** Pipeline corrosion protection related experience
* Confined space training
* Background in troubleshooting equipment/instrument issues
* Strength in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and writing
* Proficient with computer testing equipment and software used for technical data collection, analysis, and management
* Dam and/or levee experience related to operations and maintenance
** Required Education/Certification/License:
*** High School Diploma or GED
* Valid Texas driver’s license
** Desired Education/Certification/License:
*** Cathodic protection experience/certification (NACE CP 1 tester certification)
* Coating inspection experience/certification (NACE CIP 1 coatings inspector certification)
** Success Factors/Job

Competencies:

*** Basic math including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
* Basic computer skills (MS office, SharePoint, GIS, Maximo)
* Demonstrate ability to work safely and follow safety guidelines
* Ability to work in a team environment with shared responsibilities
* Demonstrate the ability to work effectively without direct supervision when necessary
* Ability to work on multiple projects at once
* Ability to…