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NEOGOV · 23 hours ago

Water Facilities Electrical/Instrumentation Technician II/III (Promotional Opportunity)

City of Santa Cruz, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Water Facilities Electrical/Instrumentation Technician II/III for the City of Santa Cruz's Water Department. The role involves performing journey-level electrical maintenance work on water treatment plants and remote pumping facilities, including troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and equipment.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Installs, tests, calibrates, and maintains all electrical systems and equipment such as electrical motors; high, medium, and low voltage manual and automatic motor control centers; panel boards and switch gears; automatic safety controls; pneumatic-electric controls for valve operations; liquid level control indicators, recorders, and alarms; electronic and impulse telemetering transmitters, transmission lines, rectifiers, receivers, indicators, and recorders for pump control, liquid level control and remote meter recording

Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment and systems and hydro generator, solar, and emergency power systems

Performs emergency repairs to a variety of equipment as necessary

Prepares reports and maintains records, such as preventive maintenance tests and repairs

Operates a variety of test equipment and uses small hand tools in the maintenance and repair of electronic and related equipment and systems

Troubleshoots and repairs Remote Terminal Units (RTU’S)

Programs and installs Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’S)

Uses portable computers to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation/equipment

Participates in and provides lead work direction to small crews of maintenance workers in maintenance work assignments; may train new personnel as required

Participates and leads in skills and safety training programs; learns and implements safety rules, regulations, and emergency procedures

Read blueprints, schematics, and construction design drawings

May order and maintain inventory control of parts and materials

May wire or re-wire new or existing facilities, structures, or equipment for service as required

May design electronic and electrical system components

May be required to perform duties related to confined space entry and rescue

Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification

Organizes and maintains a computerized preventative maintenance program

Assigned to special projects, such as serving as liaison with Water Department engineers and other division employees, contractors, inspectors, etc. on operational and maintenance projects, treatment improvements, equipment upgrades, etc

May be required to troubleshoot, repair, and operate remote filtration facilities which includes but not limited to the Beltz Water Treatment Plant and Beltz 12 Water Treatment Plant

Reviews works orders and inspects locations where work is to be performed, noting special equipment needs and difficulties which may be encountered; performs inspections and confirmations on various electrical system repairs and installations; orders necessary equipment and materials; requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment for electrical maintenance

Qualification

Electrical maintenancePLC programmingElectrical troubleshootingCWEA certificationSWRCB certificationMicrosoft OfficeSafety principlesTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or tested equivalent

Two years of electrical installation and repair experience, with some experience related to electronic instrumentation

Possession and continued maintenance of a California Class C driver's license and a good driving record

Must obtain and maintain within 2 years of date of appointment: CWEA certification for Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Grade 2; OR Either a SWRCB D2 or T2 certification

Willingness to perform call-back or emergency work as required

Willingness to wear a uniform

Must reside within a thirty (30) minute response time by the end of probationary period

Successful completion of training as a forklift operator within one year of appointment

Preferred

CWEA Electrical/Instrumentation or state electrical certification

Experience working at a Water Treatment Plant or other similar industrial environment

T2 or D2 certification or higher

Basic understanding of MS Productivity software, such as WORD, EXCEL, and Outlook

Benefits

Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.

Sick – 12 days/year

Holidays – up to 11 days/year

Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time

Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).

Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.

Life – City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.

Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Accident Protection Insurance

Bilingual Pay if required by position

Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Direct Deposit

Discount Bus Pass Program

Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care

Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)

In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)

Shift Differential