Jacobs
Instrumentation & Controls Technician III - San Marcos, CA
Jacobs, San Marcos, California, us, 92079
Instrumentation & Controls Technician III - San Marcos, CA
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Base pay range: $95,680.00/yr – $108,160.00/yr
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
We are seeking to hire a full‑time Instrumentation and Controls Technician III based in San Marcos, CA. This position performs the inspection, maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical systems and equipment control circuits including electrical, electronic, pneumatic systems, and signal devices.
This facility operates a T5 rated 100‑mgd potable water treatment plant using combined submerged membrane filtration, ozone disinfection, advanced oxidation, and biological activated carbon to meet strict water quality standards for the San Diego metropolitan area. At its completion in April 2008, it was, and continues to be, one of the largest water treatment plants using membrane filtration in the world.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Performs a variety of skilled, technical duties in the development, installation, modification and maintenance process control and supervisory control systems. Schedules and coordinates activities with other staff; ensures timely and accurate completion of preventive maintenance activities; performs project management on special projects and keeps information updated.
Tests, troubleshoots, calibrates, programs and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of complex electrical and electronic instruments and devices, including soft‑start/hard‑start motor controls and variable frequency drives, networking equipment, and instrumentation systems, components, and devices associated with the operation of a large, state‑of‑the‑art potable water treatment plant.
Installs, maintains, repairs and calibrates a wide variety of electronic recording and indicating instruments such as differential pressure flow meters, sonic flow meters, pressure and temperature recorders, signal conversion modules, level‑sensing devices and valve actuator controllers.
Repairs and replaces defective electrical and electronic parts in motors, controllers, conductors, switches and other industrial electrical devices or equipment; makes additions, extensions and modifications in electrical systems; installs, maintains and repairs electromechanical, electronic and electrical components.
Installs conduits, conductors, wires, pull boxes, switchboards, controllers and switches required in making additions, extensions or alterations in electrical systems; installs motors, controls, transformers and generators.
Installs, troubleshoots, updates and repairs equipment for fiber‑optic communication systems, IP‑based networked camera systems and office telephone extension wiring, devices, and termination equipment.
Disconnects electrical sources, approves lockout/tagout procedures to block electrical sources; reconnects and operates equipment for maintenance purposes.
Interprets and works from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans and technical documents.
Maintains the record‑keeping associated with all electrical repairs and modifications.
Recommends control system modifications with documented justification that will result in standard utilization of parts and materials and will reduce operating and repair costs.
Establishes and enforces uniform electrical repair safety procedures at plant site.
Makes modifications to as‑built electrical drawings based on system modifications and updates all electrical component equipment history files.
Creates work orders to perform daily tasks using MAXIMO CMMS software package and tracks work performed and inventory used on a per job basis.
Configures new computers out of the box to be accepted onto the domain and installs all necessary software packages for PLC programming and HMI/SCADA monitoring and control.
Consults with vendors and contractors regarding new construction and equipment installations related to electrical or electronic instrumentation systems.
May perform the duties of a plant mechanic under the supervision of the maintenance department lead.
Responds to emergency situations as necessary, including those occurring after normal working hours.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
Essential Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License
High School Diploma or GED
Four years of experience dealing with the maintenance, repair and calibration of electrical and electronic control systems.
Knowledge of industrial automation and control systems including SCADA, PLCs and motor controls.
Single‑phase and three‑phase AC and DC electrical power systems.
Methods, materials, equipment and instruments used in the maintenance, repair and calibration of electrical and electronic control systems.
Networking schemes and understanding of IP network architectures.
Best practices of an effective control system preventive maintenance program.
Electrical and electronic shop procedures, practices and mathematics.
Safety practices and regulations pertaining to the work.
Proficiency with Windows‑based computers, computer hardware and common business applications related to the work.
Desirable (Optional) Experience
Associate’s Degree or higher
Experience dealing with the maintenance, repair and calibration of electrical control systems in a water or wastewater facility
Demonstrated knowledge in MAXIMO CMMS, SCADA, Windows, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Wonderware, and DeviceNet
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s, Wonderware Controls Software, and DeviceNet Control Systems
Computer networks, operating systems and client‑server applications and ability to troubleshoot problems.
Configuring, programming, diagnosing and supporting software‑based industrial devices including PLC ladder logic programming; process instruments, actuators and adjustable speed drives.
Working Conditions Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety‑sensitive labor or services.
Benefits Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.
The base salary range for this position is $95,680.00 to $108,160.00; the position will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Base pay range: $95,680.00/yr – $108,160.00/yr
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
We are seeking to hire a full‑time Instrumentation and Controls Technician III based in San Marcos, CA. This position performs the inspection, maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical systems and equipment control circuits including electrical, electronic, pneumatic systems, and signal devices.
This facility operates a T5 rated 100‑mgd potable water treatment plant using combined submerged membrane filtration, ozone disinfection, advanced oxidation, and biological activated carbon to meet strict water quality standards for the San Diego metropolitan area. At its completion in April 2008, it was, and continues to be, one of the largest water treatment plants using membrane filtration in the world.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Performs a variety of skilled, technical duties in the development, installation, modification and maintenance process control and supervisory control systems. Schedules and coordinates activities with other staff; ensures timely and accurate completion of preventive maintenance activities; performs project management on special projects and keeps information updated.
Tests, troubleshoots, calibrates, programs and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of complex electrical and electronic instruments and devices, including soft‑start/hard‑start motor controls and variable frequency drives, networking equipment, and instrumentation systems, components, and devices associated with the operation of a large, state‑of‑the‑art potable water treatment plant.
Installs, maintains, repairs and calibrates a wide variety of electronic recording and indicating instruments such as differential pressure flow meters, sonic flow meters, pressure and temperature recorders, signal conversion modules, level‑sensing devices and valve actuator controllers.
Repairs and replaces defective electrical and electronic parts in motors, controllers, conductors, switches and other industrial electrical devices or equipment; makes additions, extensions and modifications in electrical systems; installs, maintains and repairs electromechanical, electronic and electrical components.
Installs conduits, conductors, wires, pull boxes, switchboards, controllers and switches required in making additions, extensions or alterations in electrical systems; installs motors, controls, transformers and generators.
Installs, troubleshoots, updates and repairs equipment for fiber‑optic communication systems, IP‑based networked camera systems and office telephone extension wiring, devices, and termination equipment.
Disconnects electrical sources, approves lockout/tagout procedures to block electrical sources; reconnects and operates equipment for maintenance purposes.
Interprets and works from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans and technical documents.
Maintains the record‑keeping associated with all electrical repairs and modifications.
Recommends control system modifications with documented justification that will result in standard utilization of parts and materials and will reduce operating and repair costs.
Establishes and enforces uniform electrical repair safety procedures at plant site.
Makes modifications to as‑built electrical drawings based on system modifications and updates all electrical component equipment history files.
Creates work orders to perform daily tasks using MAXIMO CMMS software package and tracks work performed and inventory used on a per job basis.
Configures new computers out of the box to be accepted onto the domain and installs all necessary software packages for PLC programming and HMI/SCADA monitoring and control.
Consults with vendors and contractors regarding new construction and equipment installations related to electrical or electronic instrumentation systems.
May perform the duties of a plant mechanic under the supervision of the maintenance department lead.
Responds to emergency situations as necessary, including those occurring after normal working hours.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
Essential Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License
High School Diploma or GED
Four years of experience dealing with the maintenance, repair and calibration of electrical and electronic control systems.
Knowledge of industrial automation and control systems including SCADA, PLCs and motor controls.
Single‑phase and three‑phase AC and DC electrical power systems.
Methods, materials, equipment and instruments used in the maintenance, repair and calibration of electrical and electronic control systems.
Networking schemes and understanding of IP network architectures.
Best practices of an effective control system preventive maintenance program.
Electrical and electronic shop procedures, practices and mathematics.
Safety practices and regulations pertaining to the work.
Proficiency with Windows‑based computers, computer hardware and common business applications related to the work.
Desirable (Optional) Experience
Associate’s Degree or higher
Experience dealing with the maintenance, repair and calibration of electrical control systems in a water or wastewater facility
Demonstrated knowledge in MAXIMO CMMS, SCADA, Windows, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Wonderware, and DeviceNet
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s, Wonderware Controls Software, and DeviceNet Control Systems
Computer networks, operating systems and client‑server applications and ability to troubleshoot problems.
Configuring, programming, diagnosing and supporting software‑based industrial devices including PLC ladder logic programming; process instruments, actuators and adjustable speed drives.
Working Conditions Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety‑sensitive labor or services.
Benefits Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.
The base salary range for this position is $95,680.00 to $108,160.00; the position will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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