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Instrumental & Control Technician - Water

CA 93030, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$69K/yr - $97K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Oxnard’s Water Division is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Technician to work with team members in the Maintenance group as well as with Operations and Treatment staff. This role is responsible for performing maintenance and repair tasks related to plant process control and communication systems at a water treatment plant.

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Responsibilities

Maintenance and repair of complex treatment plant process control and communication systems

Develop and execute planning and operations for the installation, maintenance, repair, and construction of electronic and instrumentation equipment at a water treatment plant and AWPF (Advanced Water Purification Facility)

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of all relevant policies, procedures, and work methods related to assigned duties

Occasionally assist with lower-level instrument maintenance positions

Perform related duties as assigned

Performs highly skilled electronic, electronic pneumatic, and instrumentation maintenance and repair and construction duties at a water treatment plant including operation of SCADA system,, and telephone/communication system

Assembles, installs and repairs electronic and instrumentation circuits, transformers, switches, control panels, pneumatic and electronic components of telemetry systems

Assist in planning and scheduling preventive maintenance programs; develops and implements emergency situation plans; makes recommendations to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness

Maintains inventory of tools, equipment and submit request for materials and supplies; maintains instrument laboratory and the care and maintenance of tools and equipment

Troubleshoots a variety of problems and potential problems with treatment plant equipment; ensures that work is performed according to plans and specifications

Performs calibration of gas detection system, chemical tanks, meters, engines, gauges, and lavatory equipment

Services various plant equipment and employee safety equipment such as self -contained breathing apparatus; repairs medium and high voltage lines, radios, and other plant equipment

Purchases plant supplies and maintains shop supplies

Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves complaints

Performs the full array of duties assigned to the Instrumentation Technician class including maintaining, in proper working order, all plant process control and communication equipment

Perform standby duty on a rotating basis and may be required to work varying hours, overtime, weekends and holidays

Coordinate maintenance activities with the operations group

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Instrumentation maintenanceSCADA system operationElectrical repairCalifornia General Electrician licenseJourneyman Electrician certificationEffective communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

High School Diploma or GED

The equivalent of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronics and instrumentation equipment and circuits found in wastewater treatment plants and related facilities, including two (2) years of journey-level experience

Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record

Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors

Preferred

Possession of a California State Certified General Electrician license or current Journeyman Electrician certification is highly desirable

Benefits

Retirement Contributions: New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation Time: Full time employees accrue vacation time at a rate of 4.08 - 7.77 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Sick Time: Full time employees accrue sick time at a rate of 3.70 hours per pay period.

Bilingual Pay: A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$125.00 bi-weekly depending on the level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.

Educational Incentive: For positions that do not require a Bachelor's Degree, the City offers an educational incentive award of 2.5% for employees that complete 30 work-related college semester units above the minimum education requirements for the position.

Health and Dental: Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below: Level One – For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City’s monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount of $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. If employees hired prior to January 1, 2023 make any changes to their health plan, they will be placed in level two. Level Two- For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $2,054.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will provide $66.80 per month towards dental insurance.

Life Insurance: City employees receive Basic Life Coverage and have the option to purchase additional insurance.

Deferred Compensation: The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.

Tuition Reimbursement: Full-time employees receive reimbursement of educational expenses including the costs of tuition, registration fees, laboratory fees, and books at a rate of 50% for work related coursework up to a maximum of $500 per fiscal year.

Holidays: The City observes 12 holidays per year