Instrumentation and Control Technician, II

City of Turlock•Turlock, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is to fill a position within the SRWA Surface Water Treatment Plant. The City of Turlock is seeking applicants for the Instrumentation and Control Technician, II position. Under general supervision, installs, modifies, maintains and operates a variety of control, protection, and computer equipment for the Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Storm/Sewer Collection Systems and Water Distribution Systems. This class works closely with Water/Wastewater Plant Operations and Maintenance staff. This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime assignments. This is an entry/journey level class. Individuals working in the Instrumentation and Control Technician I classification work under immediate supervision while they learn instrumentation and control procedures. This classification requires basic knowledge of instrumentation and control processes. Individuals working in the Instrumentation and Control Technician II classification are expected to have all of the skills of an Instrumentation and Control Technician I and journey level knowledge and experience of more advanced instrumentation and control processes. General supervision is provided by the Instrumentation and Control Supervisor and may receive technical direction from the Senior Instrumentation and Control Technician and/or Instrumentation and Control Technician II. When assigned to the SRWA Surface Water Treatment Plant, general supervision is provided by the Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, inspection, testing, operation, maintenance, and modification of electrical, electronic, and computer-controlled systems
Electrical theory and technology
Working with medium voltages witch gear(480,3-phase)
Current electrical codes
Hydraulics, applied mathematics, chemical metering, pumps, SCADA, PLC’s, CEMS and DCS equipment.
General principles and procedures of wastewater treatment, water treatment and distribution systems.
Assess changing conditions and initiate appropriate action.
Work with limited supervision and exercise sound judgment.
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the instrumentation and control systems similar or greater in size and complexity to the City of Turlock.
Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED certification and six college units or CEUs in a related field or scholastic general education (i.e. Speech, Math, English, Science, Foreign Language, etc.).
Possession of an appropriate, valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

California Water Treatment Certification Grade I within 24 months of appointment.
California Water Distribution Certification Grade I within 24 months of appointment.
CWEA Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification within 24 months of appointment.
CWEA Mechanical Technologist Certification, Crane Operator Certification, Electrical License is desired.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, calibrate, and repair all plant instruments, controls, electrical and/or electronic devices
Reprogram controllers, PLC’s, CEMS, SCADA and DCS equipment
Modify all systems as directed including design, fabrication, assembly and testing
Inspect, adjust and operate equipment as required.
Maintain necessary reports and records.
Make critical decisions to resolve emergency situations.
Participate in the planning and implementation of upgrades, changes or expansions of wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities.
Supervise and train subordinate staff.

Benefits

Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the City's 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
The City will match employee's contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employee's base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
Two (2) percent of the employee's base payroll will be deposited in each individual's RHS Vantage Care account.
The City offers a generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary. Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary. Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Associate/Bachelor/Master's Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)
Educational Reimbursement Program
Computer Loan Program Upon completion of probation.