Instrumentation & Control Technician - Wastewater

This employment opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. It will be open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged.

The City of Oxnard’s Wastewater Division is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Technician to work with team members within the Maintenance group as well as with Operations and Collections staff. Under the direction of the Wastewater Electrical Supervisor, the Instrumentation & Control Technician is responsible for performing maintenance and repair tasks with plant staff and other city employees.

• Inspect, test, calibrate, and repair wastewater treatment plant instrumentation such as flow meters, pressure sensors, level indicators, pH analyzers, turbidity sensors, and gas detectors.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical instruments.
• Perform preventative maintenance on control systems and instrumentation to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulations.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA systems, network hardware, and communication systems for the wastewater treatment facility and lift stations.
• Configure, install, and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor and control treatment processes.
• Update and modify system programming to improve process efficiency and integration.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control panels, wiring, relays, circuit breakers, and other electrical components in the wastewater treatment process.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to repair or replace malfunctioning equipment.
• Assist with capital improvement projects, system upgrades, and new technology implementation
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 technical support for plant operations.
• Utilize asset management software to schedule preventative maintenance and track repairs.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Payroll/Classification

Title:

Instrumentation & Control Technician

General supervision is provided by the Wastewater Electrical Supervisor. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

The Instrumentation & Control Technician is the specialized journey level class responsible for maintaining treatment plant process control and communication equipment in effective and efficient working order.

The Wastewater Maintenance work week is Monday through Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to shifts that are outside the standard City work hours. In addition, this position is required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. Incumbent may be required to work stand-by on a rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame.

Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Performs highly skilled electronic, electronic pneumatic, and instrumentation maintenance and repair and construction duties at a wastewater treatment plant including operation of SCADA system, lift station telemetry, and telephone/communication system.
• Assembles, installs and repairs electronic and instrumentation circuits, transformers, switches, control panels, pneumatic and electronic components of telemetry systems.
• Assist in planning and scheduling preventive maintenance programs; develops and implements emergency situation plans; makes recommendations to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Maintains inventory of tools, equipment and submit request for materials and supplies; maintains instrument laboratory and the care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoots a variety of problems and potential problems with treatment plant equipment; ensures that work is performed according to plans and specifications.
• Performs calibration of gas detection system, chemical tanks, meters, engines, gauges, and lavatory equipment.
• Services various plant equipment and employee safety equipment such as self-contained breathing apparatus; repairs medium and high voltage lines, radios, and other plant equipment.
• Purchases plant supplies and maintains shop supplies.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves complaints.
• Performs the full array of duties assigned to the Instrumentation Technician class including maintaining, in proper working order, all plant process control and communication equipment.
• Perform standby duty on a rotating…