Coachella Valley Water District · 1 week ago
Electronics Technician I
Palm Desert, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$8,170/mo - $11,250/mo
2+ years expCoachella Valley Water District is responsible for providing water services to the region, and they are seeking an Electronics Technician I to support their facilities and maintenance department. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic process control equipment and related systems to ensure their reliable operation.
AssociationFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Undertakes complex installations of process control components, panels, cables, and systems; determines measurements and develops drawings for installations; orders equipment, parts, and supplies; installs parts, equipment, piping, and wiring per design specifications; calibrates the instruments; tests the systems; corrects any failures; documents control cable routing; coordinates installation with other divisions as necessary
Troubleshoots and repairs system, equipment, and component malfunctions using diagnostic techniques to make timely and effective repairs; takes corrective action to minimize service interruptions and damage to equipment; coordinates repairs with other divisions as necessary; interfaces and coordinates with contractors and/or vendors when necessary for installation or repair of equipment
Installs, maintains, and performs field modifications of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), Programmable Automated Controllers (PAC’s), human machine interface (HMI) screens, and telemetry equipment
Installs, maintains, repairs, and calibrates automatic control systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and process controllers
Operates the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system consoles; adjusts flows, water levels and pressures for the domestic, flood control, irrigation, and sanitation distribution and collection systems; remotely operates gates, pumps, and valves to test and maintain reliable SCADA system operations
Installs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates radio systems including microwave, Super High Frequency (SHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF), and Very High Frequency (VHF), FEMA emergency weather broadcast, and base and mobile radio systems; maintains security access control systems for District facilities and locations
Installs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates communication, power, and control cabling, inside and outside of buildings and facilities
Installs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates gas detection systems and fire safety systems
Performs preventative maintenance measures to minimize failures and maintains reliable operation of systems, equipment, and components; develops and maintains up-to-date preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment
Performs a variety of tests to determine if equipment is showing any signs of deterioration; determines appropriate corrective action and implements actions
Reads and interprets diagrams, drawings, schematics and specifications in making installations or performing major repair work on control systems and affected components; ensures proper PLC control cabinet layout and appropriate parts are listed and/or described
Designs, integrates, and upgrades new systems and/or integrates the design into an existing system; develops wiring diagrams and layout drawings for system or equipment modifications or expansion
Oversees the work of contractors; coordinates and inspects assigned work; attends planning and progress meetings
Estimates labor, materials, and equipment needed for assigned projects; monitors inventory levels of materials and equipment; orders, receives, and maintains inventory of materials and equipment
Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a High School Diploma
Two (2) years of experience maintaining, calibrating, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic process control equipment and components
Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment
Possession of a valid Technician Certificate issued through a program endorsed by the Federal Communications Commission or an FCC license, or obtained within twenty-four months of appointment
Benefits
Comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package
Flexibility and support for all the different stages of life
Company
Coachella Valley Water District
CVWD is a public agency tasked with meeting numerous water-related needs within the Coachella Valley.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Raul Aguirre
Director of Service
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