Instrument Technician II, Zone 7

Zone 7•Livermore, CA

16h

About The Position

Zone 7 Water Agency provides wholesale water to Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon, along with flood-protection services throughout eastern Alameda County. The Agency employs approximately 116 full-time employees and is committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality water and an effective flood-control system in a fiscally responsible, innovative, proactive, and environmentally sensitive manner. Instrument Technician II is the journey-level classification in a two-level Instrument Technician series. Under general supervision, the position independently performs the full range of work installing, documenting, inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing instruments and control equipment used in Zone 7’s water treatment, production, and distribution systems. The work encompasses mechanical, electromechanical, electrochemical, digital, analog, and water-quality analytical instrumentation, as well as telemetry systems, SCADA, and PLC hardware and software. The position reports to the Facilities Maintenance and Construction Supervisor, Zone 7, and performs other related work as required.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated experience patterns: either three years of qualifying full-time experience as an Instrument Technician I, Zone 7, or a higher-level class in the Alameda County classified service, including instrumentation duties; or equivalent completion of twelfth grade and four years of full-time skilled mechanical and electromechanical repair, or electronic circuitry and instrumentation repair, including at least two years in industrial instrumentation.
Under the education-and-experience pattern, a valid two-year program in Instrumentation & Industrial Automation Technology from Perry Technical Institute or equivalent may substitute for two years of experience.
Possess a valid California Driver's License.
Possess the physical characteristics needed to perform the class's critical and important duties, including sufficient agility to work in high or confined spaces.
Be clean-shaven on a scheduled basis when required to wear respiratory protection or other safety equipment under OSHA and Cal/OSHA requirements.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits; industrial instrumentation methods, practices, and tools; mechanical linkage and radio-telemetry systems; safety practices; laws, rules, and regulations governing radio, telemetry, and telephone equipment maintenance and operation; diagrams and drawings; and PLC and SCADA hardware and software.
Ability to communicate orally; diagnose process-control difficulties; interpret technical diagrams and drawings; make extensive instrument repairs and overhauls; estimate labor and materials; maintain accurate records; and establish cooperative working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society of America (ISA) Control Systems Technician Level II Certificate (CCSTII) is desirable.
Experience in industrial instrumentation at a water/wastewater facility or related industry, including flow, pressure, level, temperature, and analytical instruments.
Experience with preventive maintenance, modification, calibration, programming, repair, and installation of field instrument loops and control systems supporting equipment reliability and compliance with water-treatment regulations.
Experience providing technical support for repair and troubleshooting of network communications.
Strong interpersonal skills, mathematical ability, logical problem-solving skills, and attention to detail in recordkeeping.
Familiarity with computerized maintenance or asset-management systems used in water/wastewater treatment or similar facilities.
Knowledge and application of safe work practices in indoor and outdoor environments and all weather conditions.
Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair metering and recording instruments and controlling apparatus.
Maintain and repair data-logging and display equipment, communications equipment, and radio-telemetry systems.
Work on SCADA systems and PLC hardware and software used in the water treatment, production, and distribution system.
Install and document instruments and control equipment for facilities supporting public water production and distribution.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic process-control difficulties in instrumentation and telemetering systems.
Read and interpret ladder logic, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, electronic schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs.
Perform extensive repairs and overhauls to metering and control instruments.
Estimate labor and materials, maintain clear and accurate records, and establish cooperative working relationships.
Perform other related work as required.

Benefits

Medical insurance plans (HMO and PPO)
Dental insurance plans (HMO and PPO)
Vision coverage or vision reimbursement
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts, including health, dependent care, and adoption assistance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, long-term care, hospital indemnity, and legal services
Employee Assistance Program
Defined-benefit pension plan
Deferred compensation plan (457 or Roth)
12 paid holidays and floating holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic sick leave
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits program and Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee wellness programs and gym membership discounts
Employee discount program
Child care resources
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