Turlock Irrigation District · 22 hours ago
Instrument and Controls Technician
Turlock, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelTurlock Irrigation District is responsible for managing irrigation and power generation, and they are seeking an Instrument and Controls Technician to install, test, calibrate, maintain, and repair power plant control and recording equipment. The role involves troubleshooting various systems and ensuring proper operation of instrumentation and control systems within the power generation facilities.
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Responsibilities
Program, configure, modify and maintain the distributed control system hardware and software
Develop, troubleshoot and/or modify control system logic, operator interface consoles, plant logs, reports, graphics, calculations, input and output devices
Maintain accurate records of modifications, and configuration backups
Maintain and repair emissions monitoring system analyzers and computers
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair turbine generator governor systems, generator excitation systems, voltage regulators, vibration monitors, field instruments and protective controls
Troubleshoot and repair various types of programmable logic controllers, transmitters, monitors, analyzers and field instruments
Maintain archive files of all data collected by these systems
Install, test, calibrate and repair all field instrumentation including; temperature, pressure, level, flow, vibration, and quality analyzers, transducers, sensors, switches, transmitters plus associated components and subsystems
Perform skilled diagnostics using a wide range of specialized test and calibration equipment
Read and interpret various types of technical drawings, logic drawings, and schematics
Maintain all calibration and test equipment in proper working order
Participate in a preventive maintenance program
Enter and complete work orders, record device condition, pull required parts from inventory, record parts used, and work performed
Develop instrument calibration and maintenance procedures and technical files
Assist with calibration and repair training for coworkers
Respond to emergency call out as required
Assist in similar activities at other District power generating stations
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying
Equivalent to two (2) years of college level course work in electronics, instrumentation and electrical theory and technology
Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program in Instrument and Controls or recognized status as a journeyman Instrument & Controls Technician; in an electrical power generation facility
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form on a technical level with coworkers, supervision, other District employees, customers and representatives of other agencies
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Ability to work alone or in conjunction with other employees and make decisions which affect the safe operation of the generation facility, without direct supervision
Ability to think clearly and rationally, and make critical decisions during plant upsets or other emergencies
Knowledge of principles methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of electrical, and electronic instrumentation controls and systems
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, specifications, electrical schematics, logic drawings, and technical manuals
Ability to competently use various types of electronic tools, test and calibration equipment
Use independent judgment and initiative
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Maintain detailed calibration records and reporting procedures
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license
This classification may be assigned to work an 8, 10 or 12 hour rotating shift schedule and weekends
This classification will be required to work a scheduled on-call period
Employees who are assigned an on-call period must respond to either workstation within forty-five (45) minutes of the time he or she is called out
Preferred
Strong mathematical background in algebra, geometry and trigonometry preferred
Benefits
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per calendar year
Sick Leave: 12 sick leave days per calendar year with no accumulation limit
Vacation
Health Insurance is provided by the District and administered through our Third Party Administrator.
Prescription Insurance is administered by •Express Scripts•.
Dental Insurance is provided by the District and administered through •Delta Dental PPO Network.•
Vision Insurance is provided by the District and administered through •VSP•.
Flexible Spending Account •(Section 125)• is made available to employees to cover health and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Health Savings Account is made available for those employees electing the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) only.
Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance is provided by the District through •VOYA Employee Benefits•.
Supplemental Life Insurance (Employees/Dependents) is available to District employees on a voluntary basis from •VOYA Employee Benefits.•
Long Term Disability is provided by the District and administered by •VOYA Employee Benefits•.
Deferred Compensation •(457b plan)• is available on a voluntary basis to District employees.
Social Security/Medicare participation is required for all employees.
Retirement Benefits are provided by the District with a contribution by employees.
Educational Assistance Program provides employees financial assistance for occupational related school courses.
Company
Turlock Irrigation District
TID Water & Power is your community owned, not-for-profit irrigation water and electric utility serving Central California since 1887.
Founded in 1887
201-500 employees
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