Entry-Level Electrical Instrumentation Tech Flexible

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking an entry-level Electrical Instrumentation Technician I to support water and wastewater process control systems. You will work under close supervision, gaining experience before advancing to the Technician II after two years.

Responsibilities include assisting with design, installation, maintenance, and testing of instrumentation and control equipment, reading schematics, and contributing to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• An AS degree in instrumentation, computers, or electronics, or 24 college-level semester units in instrumentation, computers, or electronics.
• OR two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial instrumentation, control or communication system components involving the application of physical, chemical, and electronic principles. At least one year of the required experience must have involved the maintenance of digital equipment.
• Possession of a valid California class C driver's license.
• Certification from the California Water Environment Association is highly desirable.
• Exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions; heights, such as working while standing on a ladder; and electrical hazards.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, holidays, and on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, and testing of control systems equipment.
• Read and interpret analog equipment schematics, analog system network diagrams, plans, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Learn the operation of special purpose scientific measuring devices and correct malfunctions and sources of error.
• Work with hand tools and test instruments; coordinate with operations and maintenance personnel; keep records and prepare reports.

Skills

Analog fault diagnosis

Digital fault diagnosis

Instrumentation theory

Electrical low voltage

Safety practices

Record keeping

Education

AS degree in instrumentation/computers/electronics

Tools

Test instruments

Job description

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking an entry-level Electrical Instrumentation Technician I to support water and wastewater process control systems. You will work under close supervision, gaining experience before advancing to the Technician II after two years.

Responsibilities include assisting with design, installation, maintenance, and testing of instrumentation and control equipment, reading schematics, and contributing to safety and compliance.