Plant Process Control Supervisor-25706809

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Diego seeks a Plant Process Control Supervisor for its Public Works department. The role oversees electrical duties on electro‑mechanical equipment at wastewater and water facilities, guiding PLC, VFD projects and data acquisitions interfacing with process control computers.

The position emphasizes coordinating design changes, supervising staff, and ensuring safe, efficient plant operation across multiple sites. Strong instrumentation and controls background required.

Qualifications

• Four‑year minimum apprenticeship in Electrician or Electronics Technician with progression to journey level and one year as Plant Process Control Electrician or equivalent.
• Alternatively six years journey‑level Electrician/Electronics Technician with one year in Plant Process Control at a water/wastewater facility.
• Or an Associate degree in Electronics Technology plus four years journey‑level Electronics Tech experience in water/wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Supervise complex electrical duties related to electro‑mechanical equipment at treatment plants and pumping facilities.
• Coordinate design, modifications and programming on control systems interfacing with process computers.
• Direct staff in PLC and variable frequency drive work and related technical tasks.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Control systems

Education

Electrician/Electronics Apprenticeship

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Job description

County of San Diego

Department of Public Works

Plant Process Control Supervisor

Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis.

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.

Future Salary Increases

• July 2027 - 4.1% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.10% Market Increase)

When you drive on county roads, fly from a neighborhood airport, or pull over for that snowplow on your way to Julian, you have interacted with our department. Your safety and convenience matter to us, and we make sure nearly 2,000 miles of roadways, bridges and guardrails, signs, traffic signals and crosswalks are ready for you, as well as the eight County airports we operate including McClellan-Palomar, Gillespie Field and Ramona.

Our vast network of sewage pipes and pump stations, flood channels and water detention facilities keep things flowing for you all year long. During storm events, we keep the channels and drains clear to minimize flooding.

Nearly all your county public infrastructure is designed, built, managed or operated by our team. We stand for safe communities, sustainable environments, and healthy families.

Come and be a part of our team!

Plant Process Control Supervisors supervise the performance of complex electrical duties related to electro-mechanical equipment and control systems at wastewater and water treatment plants, and pumping facilities.

As a Plant Process Control Supervisor, you will coordinate and participate in design, modifications, and make programming and software improvements on computerized electrical system control and data acquisition operations required to interface with process control computers. This includes directing subordinate staff in the more difficult and complex aspects such as Programable Logic Controllers and Variable Frequency Drives and to perform related work.

Please read the Plant Process Control Supervisor job description for more information.

Hiring Process and Timeline:

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
• Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Successful completion of a State accredited four‑year minimum Electrician or Electronics Technician Apprenticeship Program, AND two (2) years of experience in all phases of work as a journey‑level Electrician or Electronics Technician, which includes one (1) year of experience serving as a Plant Process Control Electrician, Instrumentation and Control Technician, or equivalent, within a Water or Wastewater Facility; OR,
2. Six (6) years of experience in all phases of work as a journey‑level Electrician or Electronics Technician, which includes one (1) year of experience as a Plant Process Control Electrician, Instrumentation and Control Technician, or equivalent, within a Water or Wastewater Facility; OR,
3. An associate’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in Electronics Technology, AND four (4) years of experience in all phases of work as a journey‑level Electronics Technician, which includes one (1) year of experience serving as an Instrumentation and Control Technician within a Water or Wastewater Facility.

Notes

The possession of a Grade III or IV Plant Maintenance Electrical/Instrumentation (E/I) issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is highly desirable.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre‑employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre‑employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job‑related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case‑by‑case basis.

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