Control Systems Technician I/II/III

City of Escondido•Escondido, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Escondido is seeking a Control Systems Technician I/II/III to join their Utilities Department/Wastewater team. This role involves performing skilled maintenance on instrumentation, electrical/electronic equipment, and telemetry systems within various water and wastewater facilities. The position offers different levels of responsibility and autonomy based on the technician's experience and qualifications, ranging from entry-level to advanced journey-level.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level coursework or trade school training in electrical, electronics, or instrumentation technology or a related field.
Control Systems Technician I: Four years (full-time equivalent) of experience in electrical repair and maintenance in an industrial facility including some experience with instrumentation.
Control Systems Technician II: Two years (full-time equivalent) of experience comparable to a Control Systems Technician I with the City of Escondido.
Control Systems Technician III: Two years (full-time equivalent) of experience comparable to a Control Systems Technician II with the City of Escondido.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within eighteen months of appointment, certification as Grade I Plant Maintenance issued by the CWEA (for CST I).
Possession of certification as a Grade 2 Plant Maintenance Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist (for CST II).
Possession of certification as a Grade 3 Plant Maintenance Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist (for CST III).
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Driver's License.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Knowledge of basic theories, fundamentals, and principles of electricity and electronics related to the repair and operation of power devices, pump motors, switching equipment, process control instrumentation, and tone and digital telemetry.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and testing equipment used in the installation, maintenance, servicing, calibration, repair, and programming of electrical and electronic equipment used in water and/or wastewater treatment plants, sewage lift stations, water distribution facilities, and hydro-electric plants.
Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of communications, computing, and telemetry equipment including PLCs, SCADA, WAN, LAN, and telemetry systems.
Knowledge of National Electric Code.
Knowledge of National Fire Prevention Association 70E- Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
Knowledge of radio telemetry principles.
Knowledge of computer and microprocessor operation and applications.
Knowledge of process control hardware and software.
Knowledge of cathodic protection systems.
Knowledge of sophisticated and complex instrumentation and equipment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service.
Knowledge of laws, rules, codes, and regulations relating to electrical system and electronic maintenance and repair work.
Knowledge of design and installation principles related to electrical/instrumentation equipment.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic schematic diagrams and blueprints.
Knowledge of time, materials, and labor cost estimating for maintenance and repair projects.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
Ability to perform a variety of specialized work assignments requiring substantial skill and knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
Ability to install, maintain, repair, modify, and operate electrical/electronic systems.
Ability to inspect, detect problems, troubleshoot, and take appropriate action to correct electrical and electronic failures and faults.
Ability to calibrate and test a variety of systems and instruments including hazardous gas monitoring instruments.
Ability to evaluate new technologies applicable to the facilities.
Ability to design and install new electrical/instrumentation equipment and PLC control systems.
Ability to perform PLC and SCADA programming, troubleshooting, and repair.
Ability to skillfully use the tools and testing equipment required for electrical and electronic repair work.
Ability to read and interpret a variety of charts and gauges.
Ability to perform strenuous manual labor, often exposed to difficult and hazardous conditions.
Ability to prepare cost estimates and estimates of materials and equipment needs.
Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to read, interpret, understand, and work from plans, schematics, technical manuals, diagrams, blueprints, and drawings.
Ability to analyze work problems and make corrections that will facilitate the completion of assignments.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

A California Electrical Journeyman License is highly desirable.
Experience with computers is desirable (for CST I).

Responsibilities

Performs skilled electrical work in the maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical equipment and systems used in water and wastewater systems and facilities.
Tests, troubleshoots, locates, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on a variety of industrial electrical systems, components, and devices.
Utilizes appropriate electrical testing equipment (e.g., voltmeters, amp probes, rotation meters, power loggers, and megohmmeters).
Bends and installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, new lighting circuitry and fixtures, outlets, switches, relays, circuit breakers, power disconnects, circuit panels, automatic transfer switches, emergency generators, and motor control centers.
Installs motors, controls, and transformers; modifies motor control equipment circuits, planning, layout, and wiring the work.
Disconnects electrical sources (up to 12kv), uses lockout/tag out procedures and current OSHA requirements; reconnects and operates equipment at panel for maintenance purposes.
Performs specialized electronic PLC testing and diagnosis on computerized control systems and instrumentation.
Installs, maintains, repairs, and calibrates all direct and remote instrumentation and related equipment required in pumping, metering, and treatment including audio tone links for telemetry and supervisory control, electromechanical and electronic transmitters and receivers, differential pressure producing flow meters, timers, and alarms.
Performs field maintenance, installation, and repair on switches, panels, motors, generators, light and power circuits, telemetry equipment, measuring devices, flow transmitters, timers, alarms, and other related devices.
Checks, repairs, and calibrates pneumatic controls and instrumentation; maintains records of calibrations.
Performs preventive maintenance at all facilities; tests for defects; removes, replaces, and repairs worn or deficit wiring outlets and fixtures; interacts with Operators to ensure equipment is fully operational; trains Operators in the electrical portions of equipment.
Learns and applies various programming languages necessary for utilizing the SCADA system including programming PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and the software (Wonderware) that is used as an interface.
Specifies, programs, diagnoses, repairs, and tunes Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System, and Computer Based Monitoring and Controls System.
Reviews blueprints and works with engineers and contractors on various aspects of the plant upgrade; provides recommendations for changes or additions; designs systems; plans electrical installations; builds special electrical and electronic equipment.
Troubleshoots new equipment and works with appropriate vendors to learn functionality and how to maintain and repair.
Maintains records of calibrations, instrument repair, and parts inventory; orders parts as necessary.
Specifies, installs, diagnoses, and repairs office information systems.