Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Journey Level (AA-002-26E) PERG

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts; La Puente (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Carpool opportunities

Job summary

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician at journey level to install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and electrical systems across facilities. The role requires reading schematics, planning maintenance, and supporting outages with strong safety practices.

The incumbent will also mentor apprentices, maintain records, and collaborate with the maintenance group to ensure reliable plant operation, with overtime and

Qualifications

• Experience in installation, maintenance and repair of instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and process drawings.
• Knowledge of NFPA70E safety practices and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital, and analog control equipment and systems.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates, and repairs testing instruments to verify instrument accuracy.
• Maintains records and prepares reports of maintenance and repair activities.
• Reads and interprets schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, loop sheets and specifications.
• Orders and tracks parts and materials required for maintenance.
• Instructs apprentices or junior staff to develop technical proficiency and safe work practices.
• Performs trade-related mathematical calculations for sizing and calibration.
• Maintains shop areas and tools to ensure safety and organization.
• Drives to sites to inspect installations and verify compliance with design and safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical theory

Instrumentation

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Apprentice instruction

Education

Twelve (12) semester units of college coursework in instrumentation/electronics

Two-year degree or certification in instrumentation/electronics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Meggers

Loop calibrators

P&IDs and schematic reading

Job description

POSTING #AA-002-26E

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN - JOURNEY LEVEL

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, ENERGY RECOVERY SECTION, MAINTENANCE GROUP, PUENTE HILLS GAS-TO-ENERGY FACILITY, WHITTIER

• The incumbent is responsible for working overtime as needed and responding to emergencies, which includes being placed on a weekend emergency callout list and promptly attending to emergency callouts as required. Furthermore, this position directly involves handling the Annual Power Plant and Facility outages.
• Puente Hills Gas-to-Energy Facility is the base location, but this position also supports the Puente Hills Landfill, Spadra Landfill, Scholl Canyon Landfill, Palos Verdes Landfill, Mission Canyon Landfill, Calabasas Landfill Gas-to-Energy Facility, Calabasas Landfill, Puente Hills Material Recovery and Intermodal Facility, Downey Area Transfer and Recycling Facility, South Gate Transfer Station, Mesquite Regional Landfill and Intermodal Facility, JWPCP Bio-400 System, and Tulare Lake Compost Facility.
• The following certifications must be acquired within the first six (6) months in the position: NFPA70E, forklift, man‑lift and scissor‑lift equipment operation.
• The selected candidate must be medically cleared to wear a respiratory protection device.
• This is a 9/80 position with alternating Fridays as the regular‑day‑off (RDO).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform progressively more skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, computer process control, and electrical equipment and systems.

JOB SUMMARY

The major job duties are listed below. For a detailed list, please see the job description.

Under the general supervision of a Supervisor of Electrical and Instrumentation Repair, the incumbent:

• Assembles, installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital, and analog control equipment and systems to ensure safe, accurate, and reliable plant operation.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates, and repairs pneumatic, electronic, and computerized testing and measuring instruments to verify instrument accuracy and ensure proper system performance.
• Maintains records and prepares reports of maintenance, calibration, and repair activities to ensure accurate equipment histories and support operational decision‑making.
• Reads, interprets, and prepares schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, blueprints, P&IDs, loop sheets, sketches, and equipment specifications to plan, perform, and document installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Orders and tracks parts, supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure availability of resources required for maintenance and project work.
• Instructs apprentices or lower‑level staff to develop technical proficiency, safe work practices, and troubleshooting skills.
• Performs trade‑related mathematical calculations to accurately size, adjust, calibrate, and verify equipment and system parameters.
• Maintains shop areas, tools, and equipment to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Drives to and inspects new construction sites and equipment installations to verify compliance with design requirements, operational standards, and safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

All Applicants must possess the following:

• A valid California Class C Driver License; AND
• Four (4) years of Electrical & Instrumentation Technician experience performing progressively responsible installation, maintenance and repair work on instrumentation, computer process control and electrical equipment and systems.

• One of the following substitution options may be applied toward the experience requirement:
• Twelve (12) semester units of college course work or completion of one (1) year of a two (2) year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience; OR
• Completion of a two (2) year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field for two (2) years of the required experience

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of NFPA70E safe work practices

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Electrical theories and principles (e.g., AC/DC power systems, circuit protection, grounding, motor control fundamentals) and operation and characteristics of common electrical components and equipment.
• Electronic, digital, and analog control equipment (e.g., sensors, transmitters, signal conditioning devices, microprocessor‑based instruments) and the principles of how these devices generate, process, and transmit signals.
• Instrumentation and process control systems, including process variables (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, level), PLCs, DCS systems, control loops, PID behavior, interlocks, alarms, and automated plant control logic.
• Mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems (e.g., actuators, valves, regulators) and the physical principles governing fluid and mechanical motion as they relate to instrumentation and electrical control.
• Plant operational systems and power‑generation processes, including how electrical, instrumentation, and control components interact with major plant subsystems, and how system conditions, alarms, and protections maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and testing methods for electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control equipment, including the proper use of diagnostic tools, test instruments, and measurement devices.
• Applicable safety practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., NFPA 70/70E electrical safety, OSHA standards, arc‑flash protocols, lockout/tagout procedures) and safe work practices for energized and non‑energized equipment.

ABILITY TO

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, instrumentation, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical control systems using appropriate diagnostic tools, test instruments, technical references, and systematic problem‑solving methods.
• Install, maintain, calibrate, and adjust electrical and instrumentation components (e.g., sensors, transmitters, PLC/DCS hardware, protective relays) to ensure accurate operation and system reliability.
• Interpret and prepare technical documentation (e.g., schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, loop sheets) to plan, perform, and document work activities.
• Apply trade mathematics (e.g., voltage, current, resistance, power calculations, instrumentation scaling, unit conversions, and tolerances) to perform accurate measurements, calibrations, and equipment adjustments.
• Use specialized tools and equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, meggers, loop calibrators, signal simulators, pneumatic testers, computerized diagnostic systems) safely and effectively.
• Perform complex maintenance and operational assignments independently in compliance with safety standards, operating procedures, and equipment requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise documentation used for compliance, maintenance planning, and operational decision‑making.
• Provide guidance and instruction to apprentices or less experienced staff, demonstrating proper techniques, safe work practices, equipment use, and troubleshooting methods.

Additional Information

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 30% and an interview weighted at 70%.
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
• The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of June 1, 2026.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

RETIREMENT

• CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members. For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.” Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.
• DEFERRED COMP MATCH: For some bargaining units, the Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employee's base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck. The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.

COMPENSATION

Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote. Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.

HEALTH INSURANCE

• MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2026, the Districts contribute $2,417.99 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage.
• DENTAL: Districts paid. Employees can choose from prepaid and indemnity dental plans. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage. The indemnity dental plan will has an annual in network maximum of $1,750, and an out of network maximum of $1,000.
• VISION: Employee paid.
• LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.

LEAVE TIME

• VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year.
• SICK LEAVE: Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.
• PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 24 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons. Some bargaining units allow up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.

HOLIDAYS

13 paid holidays and one‑half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT

For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS

• A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.
• Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
• Clear policies and procedures.
• Health and safety programs.
• Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.

More detailed benefits information can be found here: Districts Benefits

NOTE: The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Updated January 2, 2026