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City of Oxnard · 1 month ago

Instrumentation & Control Technician - Wastewater

Oxnard, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The City of Oxnard’s Wastewater Division is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Technician to work with team members within the Maintenance group as well as with Operations and Collections staff. This role is responsible for performing maintenance and repair tasks on wastewater treatment plant instrumentation and ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with regulations.

GovernmentOffice AdministrationWaste Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, calibrate, and repair wastewater treatment plant instrumentation such as flow meters, pressure sensors, level indicators, pH analyzers, turbidity sensors, and gas detectors

Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical instruments

Perform preventative maintenance on control systems and instrumentation to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulations

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA systems, network hardware, and communication systems for the wastewater treatment facility and lift stations

Configure, install, and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor and control treatment processes

Update and modify system programming to improve process efficiency and integration

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control panels, wiring, relays, circuit breakers, and other electrical components in the wastewater treatment process

Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to repair or replace malfunctioning equipment

Assist with capital improvement projects, system upgrades, and new technology implementation

Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 technical support for plant operations

Utilize asset management software to schedule preventative maintenance and track repairs

Demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties

Performs related duties as assigned

Performs highly skilled electronic, electronic pneumatic, and instrumentation maintenance and repair and construction duties at a wastewater treatment plant including operation of SCADA system, lift station telemetry, 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

Qualification

SCADA systemsProgrammable Logic ControllersElectrical instrumentationPreventative maintenanceTroubleshootingCommunication skillsTeam 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

California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade I Electrical Instrumentation Technician Certification within eighteen (18) months

Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing