NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Galt, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$35.73/hr - $43.85/hr
4+ years expThe City of Galt is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to perform highly skilled electrical/instrumentation installation, repair, maintenance, and modification work. The role involves inspecting, installing, and maintaining various electrical and instrumentation equipment related to the City's water and wastewater operations.
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Responsibilities
Inspects, installs, repairs, maintains, calibrates, tests, and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and other process instrumentation, such as indicators, recorders, flow meters, transmitters, transducers, electric motors, switches, panels, lines, controls, regulators, instrumentation equipment, valve actuators, and other equipment related to the City's water and wastewater operations
Performs preventative maintenance, services and tests equipment, including communications and telemetry systems, SCADA, and PLC software and hardware, according to an established schedule; performs minor software adjustments
Inspects facilities and equipment to determine the need for major maintenance or repair; develops and maintains a schedule for preventative maintenance of instrumentation equipment
Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs automated telemetry equipment including calibration of input sensors such as flow meters, level transducers, pressure transducers, and other monitoring equipment
Calibrates equipment and instruments on a routine schedule and after repairs; makes unscheduled or emergency repairs as required
Reads and interprets electrical and electronic schematics, mechanical and instrumentation drawings, instrument loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings necessary to install, service, and repair equipment in accordance with related regulations and vendor specifications
Uses and performs maintenance on a variety of tools, electrical, and electronic test equipment; calibrates equipment as required; assists in reading and calibrating gauges and meters used for process control
Assists in maintaining an inventory of materials, tools and supplies; requisitions materials as required
Maintains and calibrates critical equipment for facility safety, including fixed and portable as detectors, safety alarms, and associated systems and equipment
Confers with operations staff to determine equipment problems; suggests methods of minimizing such problems in an operational setting
Attends training and safety sessions as assigned; observes appropriate safety procedures and works to applicable codes and guidelines; makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required
Operates a standard vehicle to travel to multiple locations in order to perform assigned tasks; transporting equipment as needed, and performing assigned tasks at each worksite
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years of experience in electrical/instrumentation technology, or other field closely related to water or wastewater plant electrical/instrumentation work
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record
Possession of a Mechanical Technologist Grade I Certificate from the California Water Environmental Association within the probationary period
CWEA Electrical and Instrumentation Tech 2; or the Certified Control Systems Technician Level I (CCST) within probationary period
Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods related to the electrical maintenance and repair of motors, switches, panels, lines, regulators, and related equipment and facilities used in the water and wastewater treatment facilities and the laboratory
Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods related to the maintenance and repair of various data acquisition and control instrumentation
Knowledge of telephone, telemetry, and SCADA equipment
Knowledge of regulations pertaining to electrical and electronic installation, maintenance, and repairs
Knowledge of electrical and electronic schematic diagrams
Knowledge of principles of operation of water, wastewater systems
Knowledge of principles of variable frequency drives motors, and control systems
Knowledge of the use and care of test equipment and hand and power tools common to the trade
Knowledge of safety practices, procedures, and equipment pertaining to work in the industry, including working underground, in confined spaces, around high voltage, and around hazardous chemicals
Knowledge of safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws; City, department, and division regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of recordkeeping principles and procedures
Knowledge of business arithmetic techniques
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Knowledge of modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination
Knowledge of computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation
Ability to inspect, operate, diagnose problems, and perform preventive maintenance and repair work on electronic meters and recording instruments and SCADA systems; take appropriate action when failures occur
Ability to analyze work problems and make corrections that will facilitate the completion of assignments
Ability to read and interpret gauges and other recording devices and interpret the information as it relates to repair and maintenance activities
Ability to read and understand sketches, equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, construction drawings, and blueprints
Ability to safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and equipment required for the work
Ability to perform a variety of support for engineering, fabricating, and design duties related to water and wastewater instrumentation systems construction, maintenance, and repair; interpret sketches and diagrams
Ability to maintain manual and automated logs, records, parts inventory, reports, and charts
Ability to perform work in confined spaces, following required confined space entry procedures
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed
Ability to effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals
Ability to learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities
Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments
Ability to effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Preferred
California state Water Treatment T1
California State Wastewater Operator Grade 1
Possession of Class B driver's license with Airbrake and Tanker endorsement
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician 3
Mechanical Technologist Grade II
Collection Systems Maintenance I or above
Benefits
Home Buying Program - $25,000 interest-free loan to assist with the purchase of a home in Galt city limits.
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
Holiday Pay - 14 holidays; thirteen (13) paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday.
Vacation Leave - 80 hours per year; after 4 years- 120 hours; after 10 years- 160 hours; after 15 years- 200 hours, and after 22 years- 240 hours.
Vacation Credit - Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at a rate of 120 hours.
Vacation Cash Out - Cash out up to forty (40) hours of vacation per year.
Sick Leave - 8 hours per month. Remaining balances roll over with no maximum cap.
Health Insurance - City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium, including 100% for Employee+One for 5 of the health plans.
Life Insurance - City paid $50,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents.
Long Term Disability - City-paid benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
EAP - Confidential employee assistance plan.
CASH IN-LIEU OF GROUP INSURANCE Employees who choose to waive coverage under the City's medical insurance program shall be compensated $200 per month for waiving employee only coverage, $350 per month for waiving employee plus one and $500 per month for waiving employee plus family coverage.
DENTAL City pays the total cost of the premium for employee and dependents.
VISION PLAN City pays the total cost of the premium for employee and dependents.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD) City pays total cost of premium.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT Covers IRS approved medical and/or approved dependent care expenses to be paid on a pre-tax basis.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS) Classic CalPERS full time employees are covered under the 2 % @ 55 PERS retirement program.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan through TIAA-CREF.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Guidance Resources.
HOLIDAYS Total of fourteen (14) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE CASH OUT/CALPERS SERVICE CREDIT Employees retiring or separating are eligible for sick leave cash out of 75% of balance, up to a maximum of four hundred eighty (480) hours; upon retirement, remaining sick leave hours may be converted to CalPERS service credit.
BILINGUAL PAY Eligible employees may receive 100 dollars ($100) per month for bilingual skills if meet the criteria and pass an oral or written examination.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING The City supports continuous improvement and career development.
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