Operations Technician III/IV - Electrical Services

Western Municipal Water District•Riverside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Municipal Water District is seeking a journey- to advanced-level electrician for its Electrical Services Team as an Operations Technician III or IV. The role supports the operational integrity, efficiency, and safety of electrical systems across water and wastewater treatment facilities. Work focuses on electrical systems and District infrastructure, including 480V–5kV power distribution, switchboards, transformers, grounding systems, motor control centers, variable speed drives, emergency generators, UPS systems, solar electrical systems, and process and safety instrumentation. The selected candidate will be placed at the level commensurate with experience. Technician III is the full journey-level class, carrying out assignments under general supervision with independent judgment and full technical knowledge. Technician IV is the advanced-level class, working independently under general direction, interpreting procedures and regulations, participating in special projects, and training less experienced employees. IV incumbents may also oversee operational areas or subordinate staff as assigned. The position receives direction from a Senior Operations Technician and Operations Supervisor; the series reports to an Operations Field Manager. The team maintains pumping systems, process equipment, control systems, and facilities, and performs testing, repair, maintenance, modification, and installation of electrical systems and instrumentation. Employees may work in office and outdoor environments, but primarily work outdoors, often near moving mechanical equipment and in loud conditions. Work may involve confined spaces and exposure to weather, fumes, vapors, dust, sewage, toxic or caustic chemicals, and potentially hazardous plants or animals. Employees may be required to wear a respirator and fall protection, complete fit testing and confined-space training, and maintain facial hair compatible with respirator or SCBA seals. Employees may also be required to join the confined-space rescue team at the District’s discretion. Working hours and schedules may change with operational needs. Overtime, weekends, evenings, holidays, emergency-response duties, and call-team assignments may be required. A valid California driver license must be maintained.

Requirements

For Operations Technician III: equivalent to a high school diploma.
For Operations Technician III: two years performing duties similar to an Operations Technician II. Twenty-four semester units or formal apprenticeship may substitute for six months of experience at Operations Technician II or above.
For Operations Technician IV: two years performing duties similar to an Operations Technician III.
Operations Technician III Electrical Services certification requirement: Distribution 2(a) / Electrical 2; California DMV Class C license.
Operations Technician IV Electrical Services certification requirement: Distribution 3(a) / Electrical 3; California DMV Class C license.
Maintain a valid California Driver License.
Hands-on ability to perform skilled electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work, including work on power distribution systems, motors, and motor controls.
Knowledge of District personnel rules, policies, and labor-contract provisions, with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Ability to perform manual tasks for extended periods and to oversee and direct crews during after-hours activities and emergency response.
Strong verbal and written communication and customer-service skills, including the ability to cultivate professional partnerships and encourage collaboration.
Ability to identify alternative solutions, produce beneficial results, and clearly present options to management and policymakers.
Ability to use modern office equipment, basic computer software, and work-related applications.
Ability to define and explain department processes and business requirements and to deliver clear, logical, and persuasive oral presentations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness.
Ability to speak, read, and write English, and to use mathematics and computers as required.
Ability to explain, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; manage concurrent assignments and deadlines; and exercise sound business judgment.
May be required to be medically able to wear a respirator and fall protection, complete annual fit testing and confined-space-entry training, and maintain facial hair that does not interfere with respirator or SCBA seals.
May be required to serve on the confined-space rescue team at the District’s discretion.
Ability to meet the position’s physical and environmental demands, including field work, manual labor, equipment operation, and work in confined spaces when assigned.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an accredited electrical/electronic technician apprenticeship program is desired.
California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Certification at the applicable level is identified as desirable.
Electrical certification may be met by a C10 Electrical Contractor license, California Certified Electrician (General Electrician), California Water Environment Association Electrical/Instrumentation certification, or other equivalent trade certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on District analytical, safety, and process-control instrumentation, equipment, and facilities.
Perform electrical service, maintenance, repair, modification, and installation work on machinery, equipment, and electrical systems, including 5 kV distribution systems, switchboards, MCCs, VSDs, transformers, power panels, grounding systems, generators, automatic transfer switches, UPS systems, and solar arrays.
Maintain detailed records in the Computerized Work Management System (CWMS), including timesheets and workload-planning documents, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and District policies.
Assist with research, writing, and maintenance of Energy Control Procedures and the District’s Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program.
Perform LOTO procedures and confined-space work in accordance with District safety policies and procedures.
Perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, operational, and repair work on District water or wastewater systems.
Inspect, operate, calibrate, and maintain light and heavy equipment, facilities, tools, and vehicles.
Monitor and use the District SCADA system as required by department or call-team assignments.
Operate GPS equipment to locate and survey District systems as required.
Operate cell phones and mobile or base-station two-way radios for dispatch and routine communications.
Investigate public complaints and recommend corrective action.
Coordinate and purchase department supplies or equipment.
Participate in safety training programs and related functions.
Perform grounds maintenance, weed abatement, and facilities cleaning, including duties requiring heavy manual labor, as assigned.
Respond to after-hours or emergency situations and independently oversee and direct crews during after-hours activities when assigned.
Provide continuous operational services through rotating call-team or after-hours response assignments when certification, experience, and supervisor approval requirements are met.
Provide training to entry- or journey-level employees and, at the Technician IV level, participate in special projects or oversee operational areas or subordinate staff as assigned.
Maintain a valid California Driver License.