Electrical Technician

Amador Water Agency (CA); Sutter Creek (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amador Water Agency is seeking anInstrumentation/Electrical Technician to maintain and repair electrical systems across water and wastewater facilities, including plant equipment, lighting, and security systems.

You will troubleshoot motors, control and distribution systems, and install wiring, pneumatic and hydraulic components while following NEC and safety protocols. Field experience and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; supplemented with specialized training in electrical theory, electronics, instrumentation or closely related field.
• 3 years of experience in installation, construction, repair and maintenance of facilities as an electrician or electrical technician.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine electrical inspection, maintenance and installation of lighting, outlets and general office equipment.
• Maintains production equipment and systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs motors, motor control and power distribution systems.
• Fabricates and installs conduit, wiring, enclosures and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Inspects and maintains electrical/electronic pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Works on computer wiring, fire alarm and security systems, phone and telecommunications equipment.
• Operates 5-480 volt AC/DC power systems, generators and multi-phase motors.
• Uses test equipment to verify circuit integrity and safety.
• May perform functions assigned to the Instrumentation/Electrical Technician as needed.
• Proficient with computer systems and industrial/office software applications.
• Follows Electrical Safety Codes and NEC; complies with CalOSHA and ArcFlash requirements; adheres to safety procedures.
• Subject to 24-hour emergency call back and may require overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Works independently with outside contractors and Agency personnel.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Electrical safety

SCADA knowledge

Reading manuals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

SCADA software

Job description

Classification specifications (job description) are intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities performed by an incumbent in the classification. Specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualification for entry into the classification and not intended to reflect all duties and responsibilities of an incumbent in the classification.

SUMMARY

Under direction of the Instrumentation/Electrical Supervisor, performs work involving all the electrical systems within the Agency's water and wastewater treatment plants, sewer lift stations and water distribution facilities, including troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration, repair, construction and installation of electrical and electronic equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs routine electrical inspection, maintenance and installation of lighting, outlets and general office equipment

• Performs routine electrical inspection and maintenance of production equipment and systems

• Performs diagnostics and/or repairs of electrical devices such as motors, motor control and power distribution systems

• Performs fabrication and installation of conduit, wire, enclosures, electrical/electronic controlled pneumatic and hydraulic equipment

• Performs inspection, maintenance, repairs and installation on electrical/electronic pneumatic and hydraulic equipment

• Performs work on computer wiring and equipment, fire alarm and security systems, phone and telecommunication equipment

• Performs work around 5-480 volt AC and DC power systems, generators and multi-phase motors

• Performs equipment and wiring diagnostics with test equipment, such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, power monitors and oscilloscopes to check the circuits for proper connections, ensuring electrical compatibility and safety of components

• May perform functions that are assigned to the Instrumentation/Electrical Technician on an as needed basis

• Must be proficient in the use of computer systems and industrial/office software applications

• Must follow Electrical Safety Codes and Policies and comply with National Electrical Codes (NEC) and State and Local Building codes; other applicable codes (CalOSHA, ArcFlash, etc.) as well as obey safe work practices, procedures and regulations, including wearing proper protective equipment

• Subject to 24-hour emergency call back and may require overtime work, varying hours, weekends and holidays

• Must be able to exercise initiative and be able to work independently, with outside contracts and agencies and with Agency personnel

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Applicable State and Federal laws, codes and regulations
• English language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, Technical/Engineering manuals and procedure manuals
• Ability to write technical reports and correspondence
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions including technical manuals furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Knowledge of design and installation principles related to electrical/instrumentation equipment
• Knowledge of basic mathematics; various industrial software applications, including those associated with SCADA systems; common software used in personal computers for word processing, spreadsheets and database applications
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customers, vendors and fellow employees

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented with specialized training, military training and/or college level course work in electrical theory, electronics, instrumentation or closely related field. Three (3) years of experience in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of facilities as an electrician or electrical technician.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid California Driver's License with a continuing acceptable driving record.