City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department
Lead Control Systems & Communication Technician (1st 25 Qualified)
City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Job Summary
Consider joining the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department as a Lead Control Systems and Communication Technician.
You will work in a fast‑paced environment performing advanced professional and technical duties in the planning, design, implementation, calibration, testing, and modification of supervisory control systems, Radio Frequency (RF) and fiber‑optic based telecommunication systems, water reclamation plant process control systems, the Department Distribution System Hydraulic Model (DSHM), security access and control systems, and field telemetry communication systems.
The Lead Control Systems and Communication Technician is the advanced journey‑level crew leader in the Control Systems and Communication Technician series.
In addition to fully performing the duties of the senior level class, incumbents perform more difficult and complex tasks involved in the maintenance, development, implementation, and support of the Department’s process control systems, supervisory control systems, and wide‑area telecommunication networks.
Incumbents also train, instruct, direct, and monitor the work of assigned crew members and may oversee the inspection of contractor work.
They may serve as Control Systems and Communication Supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.
Responsibilities
Plan, design, implement, calibrate, test, and modify supervisory control systems and associated systems equivalent to those used by the Water Department.
Maintain, develop, implement, and support the Department’s process control systems, supervisory control systems, and wide‑area telecommunication networks, including radio‑based telemetry, voice radio systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
Train, instruct, and direct crew members; monitor and review work performed by contractors.
Respond to emergency call‑outs, participate in standby or on‑call duty during after‑hours, weekends, and holidays according to schedules.
Perform work in standard office settings and outdoor field environments, including exposure to wet, humid, electrical hazards, vibration, confined spaces, and hazardous chemicals.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Associate Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Instrumentation and Control Systems (or closely related science) and at least two (2) years of journey‑level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) and at least two (2) years programming PLCs.
OR
High‑school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of journey‑level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) including at least two (2) years programming PLCs.
OR
Trade/Military Technical School graduation and four (4) years of journey‑level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) and at least two (2) years programming PLCs.
At least two (2) years of journey‑level experience with proprietary HMI software packages, with proficiency in design and operation of supervisory control systems equivalent to those used by the Department.
License/Certificate
Grade II Certified Control Systems Technician certificate, ISA, or Grade III Electrical Instrumentation Technologist certificate, CWEA (highly desirable).
Valid Class “C” California driver’s license (for out‑of‑state applicants a valid driver’s license is required and a Class “C” CA license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment).
Special Requirements
Clean shaven or trimmed facial hair to properly use respirators and SCBA equipment; must pass respirator medical exam.
Physically capable of working in enclosed spaces under extreme temperatures and hazardous environment; able to work near moving mechanical parts and electrical hazards.
Must be able to wear SCBA equipment, work on ladders or stairs, and traverse uneven surfaces; transport materials up to 100 lb, use aerial lifts up to 60 ft, and work to heights of 150 ft.
Benefits The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department offers a complete benefits package to full‑time General Unit employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement for Current Members
– 2 % @ 55 (highest single year of compensation)
Retirement for New Members
– 2 % @ 62 (3 year final compensation). New members pay 50 % of the normal cost of their benefits as required by State law.
Application Checklist
Do you have a valid Class “C” CA driver’s license?
Did you graduate high school or have a GED/Equivalent?
Do you have an Associate degree or higher in a related field?
Highest level of completed education:
Less than High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent Less than 2 years of college 2+ years of college Associate degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree or higher
If you graduated from a Trade or Military school, indicate field of study.
Years of full‑time journey‑level work experience with proprietary HMI software packages:
None Less than 1 year 1 year 2+ years
Describe your experience with proprietary HMI software, including employers, dates, and duties.
Describe experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility or industrial applications).
Years of supervisory control systems experience:
Less than 2 years 2 years 4 years 6+ years
Years of utility or industrial supervisory control systems experience:
Less than 2 years 2 years 4 years 6+ years
Years of PLC programming experience:
Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4+ years
Do you hold a Grade I or higher ISA Certified Control Systems Technician certificate?
Do you hold a Grade II or higher CWEA Electrical Instrumentation Technologist certificate?
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Utilities
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You will work in a fast‑paced environment performing advanced professional and technical duties in the planning, design, implementation, calibration, testing, and modification of supervisory control systems, Radio Frequency (RF) and fiber‑optic based telecommunication systems, water reclamation plant process control systems, the Department Distribution System Hydraulic Model (DSHM), security access and control systems, and field telemetry communication systems.
The Lead Control Systems and Communication Technician is the advanced journey‑level crew leader in the Control Systems and Communication Technician series.
In addition to fully performing the duties of the senior level class, incumbents perform more difficult and complex tasks involved in the maintenance, development, implementation, and support of the Department’s process control systems, supervisory control systems, and wide‑area telecommunication networks.
Incumbents also train, instruct, direct, and monitor the work of assigned crew members and may oversee the inspection of contractor work.
They may serve as Control Systems and Communication Supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.
Responsibilities
Plan, design, implement, calibrate, test, and modify supervisory control systems and associated systems equivalent to those used by the Water Department.
Maintain, develop, implement, and support the Department’s process control systems, supervisory control systems, and wide‑area telecommunication networks, including radio‑based telemetry, voice radio systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
Train, instruct, and direct crew members; monitor and review work performed by contractors.
Respond to emergency call‑outs, participate in standby or on‑call duty during after‑hours, weekends, and holidays according to schedules.
Perform work in standard office settings and outdoor field environments, including exposure to wet, humid, electrical hazards, vibration, confined spaces, and hazardous chemicals.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Associate Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Instrumentation and Control Systems (or closely related science) and at least two (2) years of journey‑level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) and at least two (2) years programming PLCs.
OR
High‑school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of journey‑level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) including at least two (2) years programming PLCs.
OR
Trade/Military Technical School graduation and four (4) years of journey‑level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) and at least two (2) years programming PLCs.
At least two (2) years of journey‑level experience with proprietary HMI software packages, with proficiency in design and operation of supervisory control systems equivalent to those used by the Department.
License/Certificate
Grade II Certified Control Systems Technician certificate, ISA, or Grade III Electrical Instrumentation Technologist certificate, CWEA (highly desirable).
Valid Class “C” California driver’s license (for out‑of‑state applicants a valid driver’s license is required and a Class “C” CA license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment).
Special Requirements
Clean shaven or trimmed facial hair to properly use respirators and SCBA equipment; must pass respirator medical exam.
Physically capable of working in enclosed spaces under extreme temperatures and hazardous environment; able to work near moving mechanical parts and electrical hazards.
Must be able to wear SCBA equipment, work on ladders or stairs, and traverse uneven surfaces; transport materials up to 100 lb, use aerial lifts up to 60 ft, and work to heights of 150 ft.
Benefits The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department offers a complete benefits package to full‑time General Unit employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Retirement for Current Members
– 2 % @ 55 (highest single year of compensation)
Retirement for New Members
– 2 % @ 62 (3 year final compensation). New members pay 50 % of the normal cost of their benefits as required by State law.
Application Checklist
Do you have a valid Class “C” CA driver’s license?
Did you graduate high school or have a GED/Equivalent?
Do you have an Associate degree or higher in a related field?
Highest level of completed education:
Less than High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent Less than 2 years of college 2+ years of college Associate degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree or higher
If you graduated from a Trade or Military school, indicate field of study.
Years of full‑time journey‑level work experience with proprietary HMI software packages:
None Less than 1 year 1 year 2+ years
Describe your experience with proprietary HMI software, including employers, dates, and duties.
Describe experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility or industrial applications).
Years of supervisory control systems experience:
Less than 2 years 2 years 4 years 6+ years
Years of utility or industrial supervisory control systems experience:
Less than 2 years 2 years 4 years 6+ years
Years of PLC programming experience:
Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4+ years
Do you hold a Grade I or higher ISA Certified Control Systems Technician certificate?
Do you hold a Grade II or higher CWEA Electrical Instrumentation Technologist certificate?
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Utilities
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department by 2x.
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