Instrumentation and Control Technician, II

City-of-Turlock-; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Turlock seeks an Instrumentation and Control Technician II to install, maintain, and operate control equipment at the SRWA Surface Water Treatment Plant and related facilities. Under general supervision, you will work with Water/Wastewater plant staff to ensure reliable instrumentation and control systems.

This entry-to-journey level role requires basic knowledge of instrumentation and control processes.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and control processes.
• Willingness to learn and operate under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, calibrate, and repair plant instruments, controls, electrical and electronic devices.
• Reprogram controllers, PLCs, CEMS, SCADA and DCS equipment.
• Modify systems as directed including design, fabrication, assembly and testing.
• Inspect, adjust and operate equipment as required.
• Maintain necessary reports and records.

Skills

Instrumentation basics

Tools

PLC

SCADA

DCS

CEMS

Job description

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

The City of Turlock is seeking applicants for the Instrumentation and Control Technician, II position.

Under general supervision, installs, modifies, maintains and operates a variety of control, protection, and computer equipment for the Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Storm/Sewer Collection Systems and Water Distribution Systems. This class works closely with Water/Wastewater Plant Operations and Maintenance staff.

This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime assignments.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is an entry/journey level class. Individuals working in the Instrumentation and Control Technician I classification work under immediate supervision while they learn instrumentation and control procedures. This classification requires basic knowledge of instrumentation and control processes. Individuals working in the Instrumentation and Control Technician II classification are expected to have all of the skills of an Instrumentation and Control Technician I and journey level knowledge and experience of more advanced instrumentation and control processes.

Supervision Received and Exercised

General supervision is provided by the Instrumentation and Control Supervisor and may receive technical direction from the Senior Instrumentation and Control Technician and/or Instrumentation and Control Technician II. When assigned to the SRWA Surface Water Treatment Plant, general supervision is provided by the Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor.

In addition to the essential functions for Instrumentation and Control Technician I classification:

• Inspect, test, calibrate, and repair all plant instruments, controls, electrical and/or electronic devices
• Reprogram controllers, PLC’s, CEMS, SCADA and DCS equipment
• Modify all systems as directed including design, fabrication, assembly andtesting
• Inspect, adjust and operate equipment asrequired.
• Maintain necessary reports and records.