Senior Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Orange County Water District•Fountain Valley, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician is the second level in a four-level instrumentation and electrical series. Incumbents are responsible for performing journey-level instrumentation and electrical work. The Senior I&E Technician is distinguished from the I&E Technician by its skilled-level responsibilities in both areas.

Requirements

Windows based operating systems.
Networking platforms.
Computer hardware.
Low voltage control loops.
Pneumatic control systems.
Process control instrumentation.
Electrical power distribution equipment.
Lighting systems.
Programmable logic controllers
Control programming languages.
Digital buss instrumentation/controls.
Heating and air conditioning systems.
Safe work practices.
Developing control programming of process systems.
Creating graphical display pages.
Developing automated control for computerized energy management systems.
Following procedures.
Reading, interpreting, and modifying diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
Troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating process control instrumentation.
Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power distribution equipment and lighting systems.
Troubleshooting and repairing electrical portions of HVAC systems.
Writing reports.
Using a computer and related software applications.
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree.
Verifiable certification in instrumentation, electrical and/or process controls required.
Six years of related journey-level instrumentation and electrical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Valid California Class “C” Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs, and calibrates instrumentation systems and equipment, which includes specifying parts and equipment required for installation or repair of instrumentation systems and equipment such as low voltage signal loops and isolators, pneumatic and electric valve controllers and positioners, programmable logic controllers, flow meters, level, pressure & temperature transmitters, analyzers, digital buss devices, and other related systems and equipment.
Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs medium and low voltage electrical equipment and lighting, which includes specifying parts and equipment necessary for installation and/or repair of motors and drives, starters and contactors, circuit breakers, switchgear, distribution panels, enclosures and cabinets, electrical conduit, discharge and incandescent lighting, and other related equipment and lighting.
Perform work on electrical distribution and systems up to voltages of 12 kv.
Assists in the daily support of OCWD’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and. This position will also assist with troubleshooting SCADA software/hardware.
Assists with providing technical support to operations, engineering, and programming staff as well as field technicians in performing testing and installation of SCADA system upgrades.
Provides after-hours SCADA standby support to operations personnel and field technicians.
Prepares and maintains reports and documentation detailing work progress and project operational parameters and upgrades.
Installs & troubleshoots electrical controls which includes relay logic and solid state controls, variable frequency drive systems, soft start drive systems, and other related controls.
Provides instrumentation and electrical support as necessary to Process Control System (PCS) Programmers in the maintenance of that system and its associated network equipment.
Reads and interprets electronic prints and schematics to aid in troubleshooting and/or installing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment; performs updates as required.
Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC systems.
Conducts scheduled preventative maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation system support equipment at voltage levels up to 12KV.
Performs work in both non-permitted and permitted confined spaces as required.
Wears a self-contained breathing apparatus and responds to emergency situations as required.
Depending on the needs of the District, may be required to work extended shifts, weekends, overtime, and Holidays.
Will be required to work a standby shift rotation with the ability to be on site within one hour of being called.
Handles job stress.
Interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
Follows all workplace and job safety rules and policies.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required.