Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for its Electrical Services Department. The role covers maintenance, design, modification, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems across district facilities and water treatment processes.

The position requires journey-level electrical/ instrumentation experience, knowledge of electrical codes, and the ability to coordinate with contractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of college-level coursework in electronics is required.
• Four years of journey-level experience in electrical/instrumentation is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train lower-level staff.
• Plan and execute system modifications.
• Develop and perform infrared thermography routes and maintain reporting database.
• Schedule and oversee protective relay testing and circuit breaker testing.
• Coordinate projects performed by outside contractors.

Skills

Infrared thermography

Predictive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electronics coursework 1 year

Tools

Maximo

Oracle

Job description

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for its Electrical Services Department. The role covers maintenance, design, modification, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems across district facilities and water treatment processes.

The position requires journey-level electrical/ instrumentation experience, knowledge of electrical codes, and the ability to coordinate with contractors.