Working individually or as a member of a crew, this advanced journeyman position performs skilled electrical and/or control work in the Control Systems Division. The position requires, a proficient knowledge in electrical and control theory, the ability to work unsupervised and to effectively communicate and display initiative, versatility and innovation in solving complex problems and complicated work assignments.
SALARY:
Senior Control Systems Technician: $95,492.88 - $130,833.60 Annually
Control Systems Technician: $81,575.76 - $111,765.84 Annually
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logically assigned to this position.
- Complete installation, testing, evaluation, modification, calibration, maintenance and repair of instrumentation and telemetry equipment and systems throughout the District.
- Provide troubleshooting, diagnostic analysis and fault isolation of a variety of electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical equipment and systems, including motor control commands, motors, transformers, etc.
- Perform preventative, emergency and overhaul maintenance of transmitters, receivers, modems, transducers, regulators, controllers, meters, recorders and ancillary equipment.
- Calibrate data gathering and control equipment to ensure performance accuracy.
- Install controls and monitoring equipment and apply control theory in the use of controllers, relays and other electrical and electronic components in electrical and mechanical applications.
- Repair and install cables and wiring in conduits and raceways.
- Use computer aided design and other software-based programs to design and modify as-built drawings.
- Measure, test and evaluate to verify performance of electrical and electro-mechanical systems utilizing direct and alternating current, both single and three phase.
- Possess at least a cursory understanding of programmable logic controllers and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems logic and software, and be able to interface with the systems to troubleshoot problems.
- Take measurements with electronic test equipment, including signal generators, calibration devices, function generators and electronic counters.
- Complete maintenance adjustments and replacements of mechanical equipment/parts for water treatment, storage, pumping, pressure control and power generation.
- Be responsible for their own safety and the safety of coworkers by recognizing hazards and potentially hazardous situations and being aware of safe practices on the job site.
- Perform other work as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints.
- Write routine reports and internal memoranda and be able to communicate effectively with employees and customers. Knowledge of safety requirements for working around heavy and power equipment, construction sites, high voltages and in confined spaces.
- Apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Solve day-to-day problems that may occur in stressful environments.
- Thorough knowledge of electrical control, digital and analog electronic theory and circuit analysis.
- Possess full range of electrical and computer programming skills and be familiar with water hydraulics and pneumatics and be skilled in the use of precision measurement devices.
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
The Senior Controls Technician must demonstrate an ability to perform maintenance and measurements with tools and test equipment, such as, multimeters (VOM), meggers, power heads, electric benders and various other power and hand-tools. Must also be able to use radio and telephones to communicate, and office equipment, such as, computer, printers, smart phones and other devices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Sitting, standing, bending, walking often on uneven terrain in an outdoor environment is required as well as walking and crawling through pipelines while inspecting construction projects.
- Manual dexterity and use of hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and talking, hearing and smelling are all necessary.
- Climbing or balancing is often required.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is regularly required to wear employer-provided personal protective equipment. Must be capable of wearing respiratory equipment to include half, full face, and supplied air systems.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The Senior Controls System Technician is normally required to work in an outdoor environment, frequently consisting of hillsides, uneven terrain and exposure to allergens. The employee may work in an industrial environment of the water treatment plant, well fields, pipelines, support-structures, construction sites and confined space environments. There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to interior wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration and moving mechanical parts. The noise level is occasionally loud. The employee is considered an Emergency Services Worker and thus is occasionally called upon to work overtime or odd schedules.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possess a California Motor Vehicle Operators License and proof of a good driving record, i.e., a driving record provided by the DMV showing less than 2 points assessed in the last 36 months and/or no serious or multiple traffic violations or accidents or failure to appear notices within the last 36 months.
- Agree to authorize background reference check with past employers and personal references.
- Agree to submit to and pass the District’s pre-employment, post-offer medical examination performed by a physician chosen and paid-for by the District.
- Obtain California Water Resources Control Board Water System Operator Grade 1 and Water Treatment Operator Grade 1 Certificates within one year of hire date.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) or a minimum of two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment, instrumentation or control systems. Use of equipment such as programmable logic controllers, power supplies, modems, transmitters, and other communication tools. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Should have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.