Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
Senior Instrumentatin Technician
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, Santa Clarita, California, United States, 91382
Overview
Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized and technical duties at the advanced journey level involving treatment plant and distribution systems requiring specialized skills, knowledge, and certification pertaining to treatment plant control instrumentation. Calibrates and maintains water quality in treatment, distribution, instrumentation, communications, and systems to provide water service. Leads, trains, and provides work direction to assigned staff; performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the advanced journey-level class in the Instrumentation class series. This class performs the more complex duties of instrumentation activity. Supervision Received/Exercise
Receives general supervision from the Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor. May exercise technical direction over assigned staff. Examples of Essential Functions
Performs a variety of skilled, technical duties in the development, installation, modification and maintenance of telecommunication, process control, supervisory control, data collection and telemetry systems. Installs and maintains sophisticated instrumentation and control systems, including pressure and level recorders, programmable logic controllers, relays, and computers as well as their control software; develops and uses diagnostic problem-solving techniques. Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and builds control system and water quality instruments; maintains and troubleshoots software and hardware. Tests, troubleshoots, and calibrates; repairs and performs preventive maintenance on instrumentation control systems and devices associated with a large water treatment and distribution system; corrects defects in instrumentation. Modifies, installs, and supports software-based control and instrumentation logic; modifies, installs, upgrades, and supports systems and networks used for the transportation of electronic signals across a wide geographic area (SCADA). Ensures system equipment used by System Operators stays reliable, including computer, communication, and instrumentation equipment. Researches and evaluates new operational methods, techniques, and equipment and recommends their application. Inspects and evaluates instrumentation work performed by agency staff and contractors; ensures assigned instrumentation activities comply with regulatory requirements. Consults with vendors, contractors, and agency staff regarding new construction and equipment installations related to instrumentation and control systems. Leads, trains, and provides technical direction over less certified and experienced staff; serves as crew leader. Researches, inventories, and orders parts, tools, and materials; recommends purchasing of equipment or tools, training, hardware, and software; estimates labor and materials needed. Assists in design and implementation of new systems to meet current and future agency needs. Maintains various records related to work performed, including preventive maintenance schedules, equipment manuals, and prints. Operates hand tools, instruments, analyzers, and testing equipment; calibrates and verifies the accuracy of instruments; operates a computer and assigned software; performs other related duties as required. Required Physical, Mental, and Environmental Working Conditions
This position has both indoor and outdoor responsibilities. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, reaching, repetitive hand movements, twisting, kneeling, bending, and potentially lifting items up to fifty pounds. Works in all weather conditions, around road traffic, mechanical and electrical hazards, and in confined spaces on occasion. May work around distribution-system appurtenances. Qualifications
(The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.) Education and/or Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent GED, supplemented by college-level coursework or specialized training in instrumentation and control fields. Six (6) years of journey-level experience in performing industrial/commercial instrument and control system repair and maintenance and devices common to a large water works. Licenses and Certifications
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Possession of a valid Grade II Distribution Operator’s certification issued by the California Water Resources Board, Division of Drinking Water is required. Possession of a valid Grade II Treatment Operator’s certification issued by the California Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water is required. Certification as, or comparable to, a Microsoft Certified Professional or as a current California Voice and Data Technician is desirable, but not required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge/Skills of: instrumentation design, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of process and instrument controls; SCADA systems and telemetry; PLC ladder logic; telemetry configuration and support; IT hardware, software, and networks; treatment plant, pump stations and distribution systems. Proficient in operating a computer and software; reading technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and blueprints; performing fault diagnosis and repairs; maintaining records; oral and written communication; safety practices; and interpersonal relations. Ability to
Lead and participate in instrumentation and control systems activities; install and maintain electronic monitoring and communication equipment; read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints; evaluate electronic systems and components; troubleshoot instrumentation devices and systems; perform extensive repairs and overhauls; estimate labor and materials; maintain preventive maintenance records; operate computers and software; communicate effectively; establish working relationships with agency staff and the public. Note: This refined description retains the essential duties, qualifications, and expectations of the role in a cleaned, structured format using only the allowed HTML tags.
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Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized and technical duties at the advanced journey level involving treatment plant and distribution systems requiring specialized skills, knowledge, and certification pertaining to treatment plant control instrumentation. Calibrates and maintains water quality in treatment, distribution, instrumentation, communications, and systems to provide water service. Leads, trains, and provides work direction to assigned staff; performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the advanced journey-level class in the Instrumentation class series. This class performs the more complex duties of instrumentation activity. Supervision Received/Exercise
Receives general supervision from the Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor. May exercise technical direction over assigned staff. Examples of Essential Functions
Performs a variety of skilled, technical duties in the development, installation, modification and maintenance of telecommunication, process control, supervisory control, data collection and telemetry systems. Installs and maintains sophisticated instrumentation and control systems, including pressure and level recorders, programmable logic controllers, relays, and computers as well as their control software; develops and uses diagnostic problem-solving techniques. Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and builds control system and water quality instruments; maintains and troubleshoots software and hardware. Tests, troubleshoots, and calibrates; repairs and performs preventive maintenance on instrumentation control systems and devices associated with a large water treatment and distribution system; corrects defects in instrumentation. Modifies, installs, and supports software-based control and instrumentation logic; modifies, installs, upgrades, and supports systems and networks used for the transportation of electronic signals across a wide geographic area (SCADA). Ensures system equipment used by System Operators stays reliable, including computer, communication, and instrumentation equipment. Researches and evaluates new operational methods, techniques, and equipment and recommends their application. Inspects and evaluates instrumentation work performed by agency staff and contractors; ensures assigned instrumentation activities comply with regulatory requirements. Consults with vendors, contractors, and agency staff regarding new construction and equipment installations related to instrumentation and control systems. Leads, trains, and provides technical direction over less certified and experienced staff; serves as crew leader. Researches, inventories, and orders parts, tools, and materials; recommends purchasing of equipment or tools, training, hardware, and software; estimates labor and materials needed. Assists in design and implementation of new systems to meet current and future agency needs. Maintains various records related to work performed, including preventive maintenance schedules, equipment manuals, and prints. Operates hand tools, instruments, analyzers, and testing equipment; calibrates and verifies the accuracy of instruments; operates a computer and assigned software; performs other related duties as required. Required Physical, Mental, and Environmental Working Conditions
This position has both indoor and outdoor responsibilities. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, reaching, repetitive hand movements, twisting, kneeling, bending, and potentially lifting items up to fifty pounds. Works in all weather conditions, around road traffic, mechanical and electrical hazards, and in confined spaces on occasion. May work around distribution-system appurtenances. Qualifications
(The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.) Education and/or Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent GED, supplemented by college-level coursework or specialized training in instrumentation and control fields. Six (6) years of journey-level experience in performing industrial/commercial instrument and control system repair and maintenance and devices common to a large water works. Licenses and Certifications
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Possession of a valid Grade II Distribution Operator’s certification issued by the California Water Resources Board, Division of Drinking Water is required. Possession of a valid Grade II Treatment Operator’s certification issued by the California Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water is required. Certification as, or comparable to, a Microsoft Certified Professional or as a current California Voice and Data Technician is desirable, but not required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge/Skills of: instrumentation design, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of process and instrument controls; SCADA systems and telemetry; PLC ladder logic; telemetry configuration and support; IT hardware, software, and networks; treatment plant, pump stations and distribution systems. Proficient in operating a computer and software; reading technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and blueprints; performing fault diagnosis and repairs; maintaining records; oral and written communication; safety practices; and interpersonal relations. Ability to
Lead and participate in instrumentation and control systems activities; install and maintain electronic monitoring and communication equipment; read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints; evaluate electronic systems and components; troubleshoot instrumentation devices and systems; perform extensive repairs and overhauls; estimate labor and materials; maintain preventive maintenance records; operate computers and software; communicate effectively; establish working relationships with agency staff and the public. Note: This refined description retains the essential duties, qualifications, and expectations of the role in a cleaned, structured format using only the allowed HTML tags.
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