Electrical Instrumentation Technician

APTIM; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

APTIM Federal Services, LLC seeks a Project Electrician/Process Controls/Instrumentation Technician to support NAVFAC Environmental Services projects at NBSD, NBC NI, NBPL, and NBC NAB. You will perform electrical, control, and instrumentation work across multiple facilities and support DoD‑encrypted communications.

You will install equipment, test systems, collect data, troubleshoot malfunctions, and assist with design changes using field data.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Ability to perform testing, measurements, and data collection.
• Willingness to work at military/DoD facilities and support secure communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform low‑voltage electrical connect/disconnect work.
• Install and remove electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.
• Conduct system testing, measurements, and data collection using standard test equipment.
• Set up, operate, and document tests, experiments, and inspections.
• Assist with design modifications by compiling and analyzing field and technical data.
• Troubleshoot and correct system malfunctions, maintenance issues, and leak detection events.
• Perform routine and as‑needed maintenance on electrical equipment and pumps.
• Instrumentation and control systems, SCADA systems and communications.
• Support DoD‑encrypted RF communications between pump stations and treatment plants.
• Maintain and annually certify instruments such as level indicators, switches, and transmitters.
• Document work using prescribed recording methods, software, and hardware.

Skills

Low-voltage

Electrical wiring

Instrumentation

SCADA

Troubleshooting

Tools

SCADA software

Test equipment

Job description

Job Overview

The Project Electrician/Process Controls/Instrumentation Technician will work on activities related to the NAVFAC Environmental Services project.

Job Overview

The Project Electrician/Process Controls/Instrumentation Technician will work on activities related to the NAVFAC Environmental Services project.

Work Will Primarily Support Operations At The Following Facilities And Associated Sites (including Ship Piers, Pump Stations, Sumps, And Customer Facilities)

• Bilge Oily Waste Treatment System (BOWTS) -- Building 3588, NBSD
• Industrial Waste and Oily Waste (IWOW) Treatment Plant -- Building 788, NBC NI
• Bilge Oily Waste Treatment System (BOWTS) -- Building 2004, NBPL
• Bilge Oily Waste Treatment System (BOWTS) -- Building 333, NBC NAB

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Perform low‑voltage electrical connect/disconnect work
• Install and remove electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment
• Conduct system testing, measurements, and data collection using standard test equipment
• Set up, operate, and document tests, experiments, and inspections
• Assist with design modifications by compiling and analyzing field and technical data
• Troubleshoot and correct system malfunctions, maintenance issues, and leak detection events
• Perform routine and as‑needed maintenance on:
• Electrical equipment and pumps
• Instrumentation and control systems
• SCADA systems and communications
• Support DoD‑encrypted RF communications between pump stations and treatment plants
• Maintain and annually certify instruments such as:
• Level indicators, switches, and transmitters
• Leak detection systems
• Compile, analyze, and document production, operational, and leak detection data
• Coordinate and support leak detection response actions
• Document work using prescribed recording methods, software, and hardware
• Construct, adapt, and support site‑specific leak detection equipment
• Provide miscellaneous field support and technical consulting services as needed

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Successful candidates will have working knowledge of:

• Flow, temperature, pressure, and level monitoring systems
• Process switches, indicators, transmitters, and recorders
• Calibration wiring, testing, and system verification
• Electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting techniques
• Preventive and corrective maintenance best practices

Physical Requirements

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

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About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $51.31-$65.00 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
  • APTIM 401(k) Guide
  • APTIM - Helpful Documents