Classification Description
University of Michigan
| Issued: |
12/02/79 |
Classification
Code
# 838800 |
| Supersedes:
|
03/25/74 |
FLSA
NE |
| TITLE: |
INSTRUMENT
AND CONTROL REPAIRPERSON |
GRADE: |
E4 |
| BASIC FUNCTION
AND RESPONSIBILITY |
| To inspect, repair
and maintain plant control systems, steam and water header pressure and temperature
control systems, steam and water flow metering systems and all component units
of these systems. |
| CHARACTERISTIC
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
|
Disassemble units
and repair or replace components pipes, couplings and control devices, such as
steam and water flow meters, combustion control meters, fuel and airflow controllers
and transmitters, temperature receivers and recorders, damper controls and reducing
valves.
Assemble and install meters, gauges, controllers and other instruments.
Install and replace copper tubing, valves, wiring and component parts in pneumatic
equipment and electronic control systems.
Coordinate the disassembly and repair of reducing valves and desuperheating controls
and devices.
Maintain records on malfunctions, repairs and maintenance.
Maintain an inventory of parts.
May coordinate the work of Instrument and Control Repairperson Designees or other
assigned assistants.
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| RELATED
DUTIES |
Monitor plant
operations and react to instrument and control malfunctions.
Coordinate and participate in the inspection of equipment function and manipulation
of controls.
Recommend the start up and shut down of plant equipment.
Observe equipment function from control room and perform periodic rounds of inspection.
Inspect and adjust automatic or manual equipment control mechanisms.
Coordinate and participate in the cleaning, inspection and routine maintenance
of equipment and facilities including oiling, greasing and the repacking of leaking
packing glands.
Report unusual or emergency situations to the appropriate engineer.
Observe fire and safety precautions. |
| SUPERVISION
RECEIVED |
Receives supervision
from a designated official.
May receive direction from an Operating Engineer. |
| QUALIFICATIONS |
|
Graduation from
high school supplemented by technical training in a trade school or junior college,
or an equivalent level of education and experience is necessary.
Considerable experience in maritime or powerhouse operation of boilers and turbines
or satisfactory and reliable performance as an Instrument and Control Repairperson
Designee is necessary.
Ability to tolerate high levels of heat and noise is necessary.
Considerable mechanical aptitude is necessary.
Considerable knowledge of methods, equipment and materials used in boiler and
turbine operation is necessary.
Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of high pressure
boilers, turbines and related equipment is necessary.
Considerable knowledge of pressure, temperature and metering systems is necessary.
Ability to maintain operation records and charts is necessary.
Considerable knowledge of safety standards and procedures is necessary.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relationships with subordinates and
staff is necessary.
Physical ability to perform the full range of duties of the classification is
necessary.
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This
description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels
of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be
given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the
specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall
be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of
any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees
under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration
describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned
that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
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