Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor

Irvine Ranch Water District • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for an Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor in the Electrical Services Department. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until filled. The deadline for the first review of applications is 8:00 AM on Thursday, October 31, 2025. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit applications early. Candidates who submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline. Under general direction, performs and supervises the maintenance and repair of the District's electrical and instrumentation systems related to domestic and recycled water treatment plants, biosolids facilities, sewer and their associated management systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training or some coursework from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education in an Electrical and Instrumentation related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible journey-level work experience installing and maintaining industrial or production electrical and electronic equipment is required, this experience may include two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
• A valid Class 'C' California Driver's License is required.
• California C-10 Electrical Contractor or General Electrician Certification desired.
• Grade III CWEA Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Certificate desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily work instructions, guidance, and performance feedback to assigned Electrical Services staff and other team members as assigned.
• Coordinates/works with other District departments and/or with outside agencies, contractors, and companies to complete assigned tasks.
• Participates in the selection, coaching, counseling, and training of employees.
• Determines appropriate productivity standards for employees and measures staff performance accordingly.
• Reviews and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel on a periodic basis.
• Recommends salary adjustments, awards, promotions, and disciplinary actions for assigned staff.
• Supports the Asset Management Program, and/or system.
• Assists in the administration/improvement of the Reliability Based Maintenance Program.
• Trains assigned staff in Electrical & Instrumentation repair, maintenance methods and techniques.
• Ensures correct recordkeeping and that appropriate documentation of maintenance, modifications and changes are made by assigned staff.
• Prepares required reports (i.e., System data, labor, work performed, and materials used).
• Performs site assessments and evaluations for equipment to be maintained.
• Makes recommendations for preventive maintenance intervals.
• Creates preventive maintenance templates and schedules PM routines through the District enterprise asset management system.
• Reads and interprets P&ID's, schematic and installation manuals for electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Installs, maintains, calibrates, repairs, troubleshoots and modifies electrical equipment and systems.
• Processes, tracks, and assigns work orders to assigned Staff utilizing the District's enterprise asset management system.
• Works with department manager to assist in the creation and administration of maintenance contracts.
• Complies with and ensures staff compliance with District Lockout-Tagout policy.
• Provides first response and assessment for repairs and modifications to District facilities.
• Works with equipment vendors to identify and resolve operating problems and perform repairs and maintenance.
• Performs all duties of the Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician and Electrical & Instrumentation Technician as needed.
• Performs Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring.
• Responds to emergency situations during off-hours as required.
• Participates in the Districts' standby duty program, responding to evening and weekend calls regarding equipment problems.
• Evaluates and makes budgetary recommendations on new electrical equipment for purchase.
• Utilizes a computerized purchase requisition system to order and pay for services, supplies, materials, tools and equipment.
• Ensures availability of critical spares and supplies.
• Complies with District safety work-related practices and attends relevant safety training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees