Electrical Technician

City of Chico, CA•Chico, CA

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About The Position

The City of Chico Wastewater Treatment Plant is looking for one qualified Electrical Technician to join the team. Under general supervision from the Wastewater Treatment Manager and direct supervision from the Electrical/Environmental Supervisor, to perform electrical and instrumentation work with a minimum of technical guidance. Perform complex electrical work and preventative maintenance on electrical distribution systems, motors, pumps, and instrumentation; sewer and storm water collection and pumping systems; supervision of other technical and maintenance personnel; to perform related work as required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

Design, installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial electrical systems
Occupational hazards and safety procedures related to the position
Medium voltage distribution systems and supervisory controls
National Electric Code and other appropriate standards and specifications
Principles and techniques of repairing, calibrating, and maintaining wastewater plant instrumentation
Electrical and electronic theory, pneumatic theory, industrial process control, mathematical computations to perform the work, tools and materials used in the development, construction, and maintenance of electrical equipment in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant, including collection system pumping and storage facilities.
Diagnose and detect faults in complex electronic and electrical equipment
Fabricate various panels, control systems and conduit runs
Safely use and care for a variety of tools and equipment
Compute power and load requirements for medium voltage industrial systems
Operate a variety of test instruments
Read and prepare wiring diagrams
Maintain accurate records, technical reports, and estimates
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Understand and interpret oral and written instructions
Operate computer equipment and software.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of duties.
Observe all appropriate safety precautions as required, including Cal/OSHA General Industry Safety Orders, National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and City safety policies.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Course work or possession of specialized training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is preferred.
Successfully complete certification as a Grade II Plant Maintenance Electrical Instrumentation Technologist as issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within 18 months of appointment.
Four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment in a water and/or wastewater treatment plant.
Possession of a valid California Driver License.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial or commercial environment performing similar or same duties can be considered.
Experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic programmable logic control systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of skilled tasks in the preventative maintenance, repair, installation, and calibration of electrical, electronic, telephone, pneumatic, hydraulic, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Radio, telemetry, and instrumentation equipment, mechanical equipment, and analyzers.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain instruments and control systems to assist in the monitoring and control of plant and pumping station processes.
Assists in the development, construction, and installation of new electrical systems and maintenance, repair or replacement of electrical equipment.
Maintain electrical transformers, generators, solar systems, and medium voltage (480-600 volts) distribution and control systems.
Prepare specifications for purchases of parts and supplies.
Maintain accurate records.
Research and develop information needed by department management.
Operate computer equipment and software.
Develop field sketches and update record drawings of electrical systems.
Supervise and train less experienced personnel.
Prepare technical reports as required.
Perform related assignments as necessary.