Instrumentation and Electrical Technician (Ventura Water)

American Water Works Association; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance (City Paid)

Vision Insurance (City Paid)

Life Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Deferred Compensation

CalPERS Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Bilingual Pay

Job summary

Ventura Water in Ventura, CA seeks an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to install, maintain, and repair electrical and control systems at water and wastewater facilities. You will work with PLC- and SCADA-driven processes, industrial instrumentation, VFDs, and electrical distribution equipment, ensuring precision, safety, and reliability for continuous plant operations.

Standing standby and after-hours calls may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year college program in electrical/electronic technology or related field.
• Two years of experience in installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic control systems.
• Valid California Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and control equipment.
• Diagnose electrical/electronic failures in control panels and motor control centers.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SCADA-monitored systems.
• Program and configure PLC, HMI, and telemetry components.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for repairs.
• Ensure safe installation with proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Document maintenance activities and part replacements in CMMS.
• Coordinate with engineers and contractors on upgrades and projects.

Skills

PLC control systems

SCADA systems

Instrumentation calibration

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

PLC hardware

Telemetry systems

SCADA software

Job description

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m..

Pay

• $83,521.16 - $101,520.64 Annually (DOQ)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO,
• City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura has an exciting opportunity to join Ventura Water as an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and control systems used in water and wastewater facilities.

This position offers the opportunity to work on advanced control systems, PLC- and SCADA-driven processes, industrial instrumentation, and electrical distribution equipment in an environment that requires precision, safety, and technical expertise. The Instrumentation and Electrical Technician will be part of a skilled team responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving systems that support continuous plant operations and long‑term infrastructure performance.

Incumbent may be required to work stand‑by on a rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head.

Key responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing a variety of instrumentation and control equipment, including flow meters, pressure transmitters, sensors, analyzers, recorders, VFDs, and PLC-based control systems.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and electronic failures in control panels, motor control centers, instrumentation loops, and related systems.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on SCADA-monitored systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Assisting with programming, configuring, and updating PLC, HMI, and telemetry components under established standards and procedures.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to support repairs and installations.
• Installing and maintaining conduit, wiring, grounding, and power distribution components in accordance with electrical codes and safety standards.
• Performing work on low‑voltage and medium‑voltage electrical systems using proper lockout/tagout and safety procedures.
• Documenting maintenance activities, calibrations, system adjustments, and part replacements in computerized maintenance systems.
• Coordinating with engineers, operators, and contractors on system upgrades, replacements, and capital projects.
• Participating in standby, emergency response, and after‑hours call‑outs as assigned.
• Keeping essential electrical and instrumentation systems safe, reliable, and compliant.
• Performing related duties as required to support safe and continuous operation of City facilities.

The Ideal Candidate – Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who brings a strong foundation in industrial electrical and instrumentation work. The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the installation, calibration, testing, and repair of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Have experience working with PLC-, HMI-, and telemetry-controlled processes in an industrial, utility, or treatment facility environment.
• Be skilled in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, logic diagrams, loop sheets, and other technical documentation.
• Understand and apply electrical codes, safety practices, and lockout/tagout procedures in all work assignments.
• Use effective troubleshooting methods to identify faults and restore operations quickly with minimal downtime.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a field-based technical team.
• Maintain accurate documentation, maintenance logs, and compliance‑related records.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to workplace safety, system reliability, and quality workmanship.

About Ventura Water

Ventura Water provides drinking water to more than 109,000 people through approximately 32,000 water service connections. This complex water system has more than 391 miles of pipeline, 3 water treatment plants, 23 pump stations and 31 reservoirs. Our community relies on three 100% local water sources - the Ventura River, Lake Casitas, and local groundwater wells, as well as, providing reclaimed water from the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility to two municipal golf courses, the Ventura Marina area, and private customers for landscape irrigation. We maintain a full-service laboratory and monitor our water quality daily.

For more information about Ventura Water, visit https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2268/Ventura-Water

Minimum Qualifications – Required

A combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of a two-year college program in electrical/electronic technology, computer science or a related field, and two years of experience in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic control systems are required.

License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license is required.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!