Instrumentation and Control Technician, Sr.

*This recruitment is to fill a position within the SRWA Surface Water Treatment Plant.

The City of Turlock is offering NEW INCENTIVES for Instrumentation and Control Technician Senior.
The Instrumentation and Control Technician Senior INCENTIVE breakdown is as follows:
$2500 Upon hiring
$2500 Upon completion of probation
$2500 Upon completion of 3 years of service from hiring

• Inspect test calibrate and repair all plant instruments controls electrical and/or electronic devices.
• Reprogram controllersprogrammable logic controllers (PLCs)continuous emission system (CEMS)supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA)anddistributed control system (DCS)equipment.
• Modify all systems as directed including design fabrication assembly andtesting.
• Inspect adjust and operate equipment asrequired.
• Operate various small and medium equipment including forklifts andtrucks.
• Use a wide range of hand and power tools and machinery.
• Maintain records of equipment repair and replacement using CMMS-generated work orders for predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure that all analyzers and monitoring equipment are calibrated and appropriately sending and storing accurate information via a cyber-secure SCADA system
• Make critical decisions to resolve emergency situations.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of upgrades changes or expansions of wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities.
• Assist with the preparation of technical and administrative reports and other written documents including the submittal of all regulatory required reports.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff Cities employees outside agencies and the public through clear and concise communication.
• Maintain necessary reports and records.
• Observe and enforce safety rules.
• Oversee lead and train subordinate staff.
• Participate in special projects or studies as assigned.
• Perform over time and/or emergency work asrequired
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles methods materials tools and equipment used in the installation inspection testing operation maintenance and modification of electrical electronic and computer-controlled systems
• Electrical theory andtechnology
• Working with medium voltage switchgear(4803-phase)
• Current electricalcodes
• Hydraulics applied mathematics chemical metering pumps SCADA PLCs CEMS and DCSequipment
• General principles and procedures of wastewater treatment water treatment and distribution systems.
• Safety rules and regulations
• Regulatory reporting
• Use of modern office equipment and applicable software.

Ability to:

• Read and understand technical drawings sketches plans and specifications and maintenance manuals
• Operate electronic/electrical testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation control circuits.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic failures and take an effective course of action to correct the problem.
• Work cooperatively withothers
• Understand and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems and serve as a resource to staff to solve problems.
• Plan and schedule workactivities
• Prepare complete and concise reports and records
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Assess changing conditions and initiate appropriate action.
• Operate modern office equipment and software programs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in the instrumentation and control systems similar or greater in size and complexity to the City of Turlock.

Training:
Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED certification and six college units or CEUs in a related field or scholastic general education (i.e. Speech Math English Science Foreign Language etc.) and three college units or CEUs in Supervision or Management for a total of nine college units or CEUs.

License:
Possession of an appropriate valid Class C California Drivers License at the time of appointment to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Certificate(s): California Water Treatment CertificationGrade Iwithin24 months of appointment.
California Water Distribution Certification Grade I within 24 months of appointment.
CWEA Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification within 24 months of appointment.
CWEA Mechanical Technologist Certification Crane Operator Certification Electrical License is desired.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Physical Conditions:

Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read write and make observations operate hand and power tools vehicles and heavy equipment; hear well enough to converse on the radio telephone and in person; bodily mobility to walk bend stand crouch or climb for extended periods of time operate assigned equipment and vehicles and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment on a frequent basis 25lbs and on an occasional basis 50lbs.

• Proof of education-this can be a copy of transcripts or any degree.

• Attach a scanned copy in the Add Attachment option (of the NeoGov online application) or
• Fax a copy to or
• Email a copy to or
• Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway Suite 235 Turlock CA on or before the final filing date.

The City of Turlock has adopted a veterans preference system (effective January 1 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict up to a maximum of five (5) points and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict regardless of length of service. To receive preference points applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Turlock is an equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities women and disabled candidates. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry age marital status physical or mental disability medical condition political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants who have disabilities that do not allow them to compete in the selection process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.

Holidays:Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan may be a classic member and may be enrolled in the Citys 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS final compensation may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or new members will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS final compensation will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
Deferred Compensation: The City will match employees contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employees base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two (2) percent of the employees base payroll will be deposited in each individuals RHS Vantage Care account.
Health: The City offers a generous health prescription vision and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Continuous Service Pay:
Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter1.5% of base salary.ry.
Additional Benefits:
Associate/Bachelor/Masters Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)* Educational Reimbursement Program*
Computer Loan Program** Upon completion of probation.

Notes: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.