Job ID #30790: Instrumentation Technician

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><img width=\"732\" height=\"169\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261414364-4f3956d7-2211-410b-8943-e24f606355ab.png\" alt=\"image\"></span><br><br>Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\"> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Job ID #30790: Instrumentation Technician (2 vacancies)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Union:</span> HOWEA  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Description ID #: 5438</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Close date:</span> Interested applicants please submit your application online at <span style=\"color: #333399\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #00658e\">www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city</span></span></span> by 4:00 p.m. on <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">December 23, 2026</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #00658e\">Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address</span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #8452a4\">.</span></span> External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.</span><br><br><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong>SUMMARY OF DUTIES</strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">Perform all duties required by the trade of an Instrumentation Technician including, but not limited to, the following:  troubleshooting, repair, and</span></strong> operational and basic predictive and preventative instrumentation maintenance duties and associated installations for the water and wastewater treatment facilities and outstations.  This will involve exposure to varying climatic conditions, potential exposure to trace chemicals of treatment chemicals, sludge, water and wastewater, and working at computer terminals, working on computer via work truck, and working at heights and in confined spaces.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">Must be self-motivated with a strong team working skillset, able to work both independently and as part of a team.  Must excel at planning, organizing, and implementing work pertaining to breakdown and predictive and preventive maintenance on instrumentation equipment.</span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: none\"> </span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong>GENERAL DUTIES</strong><strong></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Adjusts, inspects and evaluates process performance and the equipment to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in accordance with established procedures.  Calibration and trouble shooting of chlorine analyzers, pressure and flow transmitters, and chemical equipment are examples of instrumentation equipment currently used in the process of Waste and Wastewater.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Carries out various test procedures required to monitor equipment conditions.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">Proficient in the use of the City’s embedded maintenance software programs for water and wastewater treatment equipment. </span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\"> </span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">Ability to proficiently use software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, &amp; Outlook) to carry out necessary tasks.</span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintains logs and records pertaining to equipment performance and conditions in accordance with established procedures.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Performs housekeeping/janitorial duties in work areas.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Undertakes all assigned duties in a safe and professional manner, complying with City of Hamilton Safety Policies, and in accordance with the Occupational Health &amp; Safety Act, WHIMS and all other applicable legislation.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assists facility personnel in a variety of duties as required.  Performs operational duties such as, but not limited to, starting and stopping of pumps, adjusting equipment, operating valves, adjusting process controls, etc.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to occupational Health and Safety.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: none\"> </span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">1. Valid Provincial Instrumentation &amp; Control Technician <strong>447A License.</strong></span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">2. Proven Apprenticeship is preferred<span style=\"color: red\">. </span>Experience in the following: calibration, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and predictive and preventative maintenance duties to instrumentation located at water, wastewater treatment &amp; outstation installations OR large industrial plants such as manufacturing and/or utilities.</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">3. </span></strong>Proven knowledge, experience, and proficiency in using maintenance programs for water and wastewater treatment equipment and/or manufacturing or utilities equipment. </span></strong></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">4. Must have experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics and instrumentation and controls equipment.</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">5. Must be able to obtain by examination within probation period or already possess:            </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">        a. Operator-in-training Wastewater Treatment Certificate of Competency</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">        b. Operator-in-training Wastewater Collection Certificate of Competency</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">        c. Operator-in-training Water Treatment Certificate of Competency</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">        d. Operator-in-training Water Distribution Certificate of Competency</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">In addition, must be able to obtain Level 1 certification in all classifications listed above within six (6) years to continue employment:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">6. Must be self-motivated with a strong team working skillset, able to work both independently and as part of a team.  Must excel at planning, organizing, and implementing work pertaining to breakdown and preventive maintenance on Instrumentation equipment</span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">           </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">7. </span></strong><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">Thorough knowledge and understanding of statutes, regulations, and by-laws affecting the department/section (e.g. Occupational Health &amp; Safety Act Regulations, Environmental Protection Act, Safe Drinking Water.</span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\"> </span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">8. Must have a high level of computer skills in the use of software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, &amp; Outlook) and asset management applications such as Hansen and Enterprise Asset Management</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal\"> </span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">9. Must possess a driver’s license, Class ‘G’ or better valid in the Province of Ontario with a point-free driving record and/or a record found to be satisfactory to the City of Hamilton.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">10. To be able to perform this job function a person must be able to wear and maintain self-contained breathing apparatus and be able to pass a full face mask fit test.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"text-decoration: none\"> </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">11. Must be able to report on-call, outside normal work hours and to report to various work sites.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">12. Must be able to work in varying climatic conditions with potential exposure to trace amounts of treatment chemicals, sludge and water &amp; wastewater.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">13. Must be able to work both at heights and in confined spaces.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">14. Must be able to lift up to up to 23 kg (50 lbs) when required.  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong>THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS “G” DRIVER’S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE.</strong></span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><strong>NOTE: </strong>As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC), at their own expense, prior to being able to work in this position. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Disclaimer:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Terms:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\">The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. </span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><img width=\"727\" height=\"118\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261601332-34724ec4-18c3-4eb3-921f-4a95a6019b03.png\" alt=\"image\"></p>\n<p><br></p>",
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