City of Santa Cruz
Wastewater Facilities Lead Electrical/Instrumentation Technician
City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Overview
The current vacancy is for Wastewater Facilities Lead Electrical/Instrumentation Technician in the Public Works Wastewater Division. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other positions during the life of the list. The list is valid for up to one year from the date established unless extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director. Responsibilities
Installs, tests, calibrates, maintains, diagnoses and repairs all electrical systems, including switch gear, automatic transfer switches, motor control centers, control panels, safety relays, solar power systems, motors, vacuum and pressure switches, automatic valves, solenoids, timers, flow meters, level meters and safety monitoring devices. Other equipment includes hydraulic controls and devices, power monitoring, power relays, safety relays, and hazardous environment controls for Class 1, Division 2. Installs, calibrates, maintains, diagnoses and repairs instrumentation systems including PLC and cards, instrumentation panels, isolation devices, instrumentation equipment, flow, level and pressure devices such as D.O. probes, pH probes, Cl2 probes, UVT and turbidity meters and safety instrumentation for H2S, methane and explosive environments. Installs, maintains, diagnoses and repairs high and medium voltage systems. High voltage distribution gear, LI switches, fuses, transformers, breakers, motor starters and motors; medium voltage motor controls, modulating valves and safety relays. Installs, maintains, diagnoses and repairs co-generation, emergency generator and large natural gas motorized pump systems including automatic transfer switches, breakers, safety relays, control panels, gas controls systems and boilers; control panels, gas meters, flow meters, monitoring safety systems, modulating valves, gas mixers, gas blenders, pressure monitors, stand‑alone PLC‑driven controls and explosion proof equipment. Performs emergency repairs and documents using CMMS. Performs preventive maintenance and documents using CMMS. Uses SCADA to analyze data and troubleshoot automation. Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs instrumentation and electrical systems involved with co‑generation systems. Reviews work orders, inspects locations, orders necessary equipment and materials, requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment for electrical maintenance. Programs and installs Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Uses portable computers to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation/equipment. Assigned to special projects, liaison with Wastewater Division employees, contractors, inspectors and operational and maintenance projects, treatment improvements, equipment upgrades. Participates in and provides lead work direction to small crews of maintenance workers; may train new personnel as required. Participates in safety training programs; learns and implements safety rules, regulations and emergency procedures. May design electronic and electrical system components. May order and maintain inventory control of parts and materials. May perform duties related to confined space entry and rescue. Performs other related duties reasonably expected as part of this classification. Working Conditions
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and repetitive hand movement. Requires near and far vision. May lift, carry and push tools up to 100 pounds while wearing respiratory protection. Works in all weather; may use chemicals, cleaning products, ladders, power tools, heavy equipment, motor vehicles, confined spaces and oceanic surf. May respond to after‑hours emergency call outs and wear a uniform. May use respiratory protection and Arc Flash safety equipment. Accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with accommodations required by law. Qualifications
High school diploma or tested equivalent; six (6) years of experience in electrical installation and repair work including maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment; or four (4) years of experience in electrical installation and repair work including maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment with 2 of those years in a vocation holding a CWEA PM Electrical/ Instrumentation Technologist Grade 2 certification. Additional higher‑level related education in electrical theory or instrumentation may be substituted year for year for experience for applicants without any CWEA certification. Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair operation and testing of electrical equipment such as motors, circuits, instrumentation, telemetry systems, recording and metering devices, PLCs, electronic circuitry. Theory and practice of electrical design, testing and troubleshooting of high, medium and low voltage systems and equipment and electrical motors. Theory and practice of troubleshooting and repairing co‑generation and emergency generator systems. Pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic and electro‑mechanical systems. Intermediate computer skills. National Electric Code 70, 70E, electrical safe work practices. Licenses and Certificates
California Class C driver’s license. Must possess a CWEA PM Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Grade 2 certification at time of appointment or 6 years of related experience may be substituted. First Aid and CPR certification within one year. Other Requirements
Must successfully complete respirator fit testing protocols; may be required to be clean shaven. Willingness to work flexible hours, holidays, evenings, weekends and overtime as assigned. Willingness to perform call back work and standby duty; must remain available to be contacted by phone or pager and report to work within 45 minutes when standing duty. Willingness to wear a uniform. Successful completion of forklift operator training within one year of appointment. Desirable Qualifications
CWEA Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Grade 3 certificate California State Journeyman Electrical License
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The current vacancy is for Wastewater Facilities Lead Electrical/Instrumentation Technician in the Public Works Wastewater Division. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other positions during the life of the list. The list is valid for up to one year from the date established unless extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director. Responsibilities
Installs, tests, calibrates, maintains, diagnoses and repairs all electrical systems, including switch gear, automatic transfer switches, motor control centers, control panels, safety relays, solar power systems, motors, vacuum and pressure switches, automatic valves, solenoids, timers, flow meters, level meters and safety monitoring devices. Other equipment includes hydraulic controls and devices, power monitoring, power relays, safety relays, and hazardous environment controls for Class 1, Division 2. Installs, calibrates, maintains, diagnoses and repairs instrumentation systems including PLC and cards, instrumentation panels, isolation devices, instrumentation equipment, flow, level and pressure devices such as D.O. probes, pH probes, Cl2 probes, UVT and turbidity meters and safety instrumentation for H2S, methane and explosive environments. Installs, maintains, diagnoses and repairs high and medium voltage systems. High voltage distribution gear, LI switches, fuses, transformers, breakers, motor starters and motors; medium voltage motor controls, modulating valves and safety relays. Installs, maintains, diagnoses and repairs co-generation, emergency generator and large natural gas motorized pump systems including automatic transfer switches, breakers, safety relays, control panels, gas controls systems and boilers; control panels, gas meters, flow meters, monitoring safety systems, modulating valves, gas mixers, gas blenders, pressure monitors, stand‑alone PLC‑driven controls and explosion proof equipment. Performs emergency repairs and documents using CMMS. Performs preventive maintenance and documents using CMMS. Uses SCADA to analyze data and troubleshoot automation. Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs instrumentation and electrical systems involved with co‑generation systems. Reviews work orders, inspects locations, orders necessary equipment and materials, requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment for electrical maintenance. Programs and installs Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Uses portable computers to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation/equipment. Assigned to special projects, liaison with Wastewater Division employees, contractors, inspectors and operational and maintenance projects, treatment improvements, equipment upgrades. Participates in and provides lead work direction to small crews of maintenance workers; may train new personnel as required. Participates in safety training programs; learns and implements safety rules, regulations and emergency procedures. May design electronic and electrical system components. May order and maintain inventory control of parts and materials. May perform duties related to confined space entry and rescue. Performs other related duties reasonably expected as part of this classification. Working Conditions
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and repetitive hand movement. Requires near and far vision. May lift, carry and push tools up to 100 pounds while wearing respiratory protection. Works in all weather; may use chemicals, cleaning products, ladders, power tools, heavy equipment, motor vehicles, confined spaces and oceanic surf. May respond to after‑hours emergency call outs and wear a uniform. May use respiratory protection and Arc Flash safety equipment. Accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with accommodations required by law. Qualifications
High school diploma or tested equivalent; six (6) years of experience in electrical installation and repair work including maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment; or four (4) years of experience in electrical installation and repair work including maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment with 2 of those years in a vocation holding a CWEA PM Electrical/ Instrumentation Technologist Grade 2 certification. Additional higher‑level related education in electrical theory or instrumentation may be substituted year for year for experience for applicants without any CWEA certification. Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair operation and testing of electrical equipment such as motors, circuits, instrumentation, telemetry systems, recording and metering devices, PLCs, electronic circuitry. Theory and practice of electrical design, testing and troubleshooting of high, medium and low voltage systems and equipment and electrical motors. Theory and practice of troubleshooting and repairing co‑generation and emergency generator systems. Pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic and electro‑mechanical systems. Intermediate computer skills. National Electric Code 70, 70E, electrical safe work practices. Licenses and Certificates
California Class C driver’s license. Must possess a CWEA PM Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Grade 2 certification at time of appointment or 6 years of related experience may be substituted. First Aid and CPR certification within one year. Other Requirements
Must successfully complete respirator fit testing protocols; may be required to be clean shaven. Willingness to work flexible hours, holidays, evenings, weekends and overtime as assigned. Willingness to perform call back work and standby duty; must remain available to be contacted by phone or pager and report to work within 45 minutes when standing duty. Willingness to wear a uniform. Successful completion of forklift operator training within one year of appointment. Desirable Qualifications
CWEA Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Grade 3 certificate California State Journeyman Electrical License
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