JOB
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
The Senior Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician is the second level in a four-level instrumentation and electrical series. Incumbents are responsible for performing journey-level instrumentation and electrical work. The Senior I&E Technician is distinguished from the I&E Technician by its skilled-level responsibilities in both areas. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following essential job functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed job functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different job functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Installs, repairs, and calibrates instrumentation systems and equipment, which includes specifying parts and equipment required for installation or repair of instrumentation systems and equipment such as low voltage signal loops and isolators, pneumatic and electric valve controllers and positioners, programmable logic controllers, flow meters, level, pressure & temperature transmitters, analyzers, digital buss devices, and other related systems and equipment.
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Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs medium and low voltage electrical equipment and lighting, which includes specifying parts and equipment necessary for installation and/or repair of motors and drives, starters and contactors, circuit breakers, switchgear, distribution panels, enclosures and cabinets, electrical conduit, discharge and incandescent lighting, and other related equipment and lighting. Perform work on electrical distribution and systems up to voltages of 12 kv.
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Assists in the daily support of OCWD’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and. This position will also assist with troubleshooting SCADA software/hardware. Assists with providing technical support to operations, engineering, and programming staff as well as field technicians in performing testing and installation of SCADA system upgrades. Provides after-hours SCADA standby support to operations personnel and field technicians.
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Prepares and maintains reports and documentation detailing work progress and project operational parameters and upgrades.
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Installs & troubleshoots electrical controls which includes relay logic and solid state controls, variable frequency drive systems, soft start drive systems, and other related controls.
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Provides instrumentation and electrical support as necessary to Process Control System (PCS) Programmers in the maintenance of that system and its associated network equipment.
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Reads and interprets electronic prints and schematics to aid in troubleshooting and/or installing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment; performs updates as required.
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Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC systems.
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Conducts scheduled preventative maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation system support equipment at voltage levels up to 12KV.
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Performs work in both non-permitted and permitted confined spaces as required.
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Wears a self-contained breathing apparatus and responds to emergency situations as required.
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Depending on the needs of the District, may be required to work extended shifts, weekends, overtime, and Holidays. Will be required to work a standby shift rotation with the ability to be on site within one hour of being called.
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Handles job stress.
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Interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
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Follows all workplace and job safety rules and policies.
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Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE: 9/80 with alternating Monday or Friday off. Will be required to work a standby shift rotation with the ability to be on-site within 45 minutes of call-in once proficiency in performance is adequate. Depending on the needs of the department, may be required to work extended shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Candidates given an offer of employment will be required to pass a medical examination and background check. You must submit an OCWD online employment application to be considered. Please visit www.ocwd.com to complete an application. A valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance is required. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number apply. EOE