Salary: $79,040.00 - $112,548.80 Annually
Closing Date: Continuous
Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/irwd/jobs/4476023/electrical-instrumentation-technician
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The District
Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com.
The Position
Under general supervision, Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians perform 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. Provide quality and cost-effective service to customers.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a skilled journey-level position within the class series. Incumbents perform technical journey-level duties working on electrical systems including motor controls, motors, power panels, etc., perform preventive, corrective, predictive and demand maintenance on all electrical and instrumentation systems.
Summary of Duties
- Install, maintain, calibrate, repair, troubleshoot, test, and modify:
- 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 (VFD's), 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.)
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, power distribution drawings, control panel wiring diagrams, and installation manuals for electrical and instrumentation systems. Provide working drawings.
- Work on electrical systems up to and including 4160 volts when called upon. This would include motor controls, motors, power panels, etc.
- Perform 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.
- Process and track work orders utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS).
- Utilize the Oracle and other District utilized computerized system(s).
- Coordinate and work with outside agencies and companies to complete assigned tasks.
- Participate in the department after-hours standby program.
- Work in vaults and other confined spaces utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with Cal-OSHA, District, and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education:
- A combination of education and experience equivalent to one (1) year of college course work in the area of electronics is required.
- Associates Degree or Technical school equivalent in electricity or electronics preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years of journey level experience installing and maintaining industrial or production electrical equipment, process instrumentation, analytical instrumentation or electronic equipment is required.
License/Certification:
- A Valid California Class C driver's license is required.
- A current Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist I certification is desirable.
Additional Information IRWD Corporate Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.
IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.
