Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Irvine Ranch Water District•Irvine, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician in the Electrical Services Department. This position performs a wide variety of skilled journey-level duties in maintenance, design, modification, construction, installation, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems, machinery, motors, equipment, devices, plant control systems, and related facilities of District domestic and reclaimed water distribution systems, sewage collection systems, water treatment systems and Bio-solids and gas recovery systems. The incumbent may be required to work stand-by on a rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of the duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties within the series.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year of college-level coursework in the area of electronics is required.
Four years of journey-level experience installing and maintaining industrial or production electrical equipment, process instrumentation, analytical instrumentation, or electronic equipment is required.
A valid Class ‘C’ California Driver’s License is required.
Principles, methods, and operational characteristics of electrical and process control instrumentation systems, including high-voltage systems, HVAC equipment, and high-power devices such as variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Fundamentals of electrical circuits, analog and digital systems, microprocessors, and electronic technology as applied to troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
Techniques for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, process control instrumentation, fiber optic and communication cabling, and hydraulic/pneumatic control systems.
Proper selection, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment for electrical and instrumentation repair, testing, calibration, and troubleshooting.
Functional understanding of wastewater treatment facility processes and related electrical and control systems.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local electrical, instrumentation, and safety codes, laws, and ordinances.
Application of mathematical principles in performing technical calculations related to electrical and instrumentation work.
Best practices for maintaining accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
Adherence to safety protocols for working with electrical and instrumentation systems, tools, and hazardous environments.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees, management and vendors.
Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside suppliers and customers.
Advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages, fractions and decimals.
Knowledge of algebra, basic geometry and basic trigonometry.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to utilize, IBM Maximo, and Oracle computerized system.
Use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions.
Read, interpret and apply National Electric Code and other NFPA guidelines in all applications.

Nice To Haves

Grade II CWEA Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Certificate desired.

Responsibilities

Leads and trains lower-level staff.
Plans and executes system modifications.
Develops and performs infrared thermography routes.
Maintains reporting database.
Develops testing routes and performs electric motor predictive maintenance testing utilizing electric motor analyzer.
Schedules and oversees the protective relay and circuit breaker testing program.
Plans, coordinates and manages projects performed by outside Contractors.
Installs, maintains, calibrates, repairs, troubleshoots, tests, and modifies: Electrical equipment and systems – electric motors, motorized valves, hand and power tools, conduit and wire systems, electrical inspections and start-up testing, building and area lighting, repair enunciation systems, access control systems, cathodic protection, etc.
Control Systems – Motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), engine controls, lighting controls. Instrument control loops, PLCs, HVAC controls, pneumatic control systems, etc.
Power Distribution Systems – 5 KV power distribution systems, switchboards, motor control centers (MCC's), transformers, power panels, grounding systems, generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems, solar arrays, etc.
Instrumentation systems- Analytical instrumentation (PH, conductivity, turbidity, DO, ORP, chlorine, etc.), safety instrumentation (fixed and portable gas detectors, LEL detectors, etc.), process control instrumentation (air and water flow meters, Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controllers, level and pressure instrumentation, chemical injection systems, etc.)
Reads and interprets electrical drawings, schematics, power distribution drawings, control panel wiring diagrams, and installation manuals for electrical and instrumentation systems.
Provides working drawings.
Works on electrical systems up to and including 4160 volts. This would include motor controls, motors, power panels, etc.
Performs preventive, corrective, predictive, and demand maintenance on all electrical and instrumentation systems.
Requisition supplies, materials, tools and equipment utilizing a computerized Purchase Requisition system to ensure maintenance of stock and supply.
Processes and tracks work orders utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS).
Coordinates and works with outside agencies and companies to complete assigned tasks.
Participates in the department after-hours standby program.
Works in vaults and other confined spaces utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with Cal-OSHA, District, and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Complies with District safety work-related practices and attends relevant safety training.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.