Wastewater Treatment Electrician (Electrical & Instrumentation Technician) (LA-007-26E) Carson

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Ongoing technical training

Leadership development

Job summary

The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are seeking a Wastewater Treatment Electrician (Electrical and Instrumentation Technician) for the A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility in Carson.

This journey-level role involves installing, maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electrical and instrumentation systems to support a large wastewater treatment operation. Candidates should have four years of progressively responsible experience or an equivalent combination of

Qualifications

• Four years of experience performing progressively responsible installation, maintenance and repair work on instrumentation, computer process control and electrical equipment and systems.
• Substitution options include college coursework or a two-year degree in instrumentation, electronics, or electrical technology.
• Ability to read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic/mechanical control equipment and systems.
• Operate, maintain and repair pneumatic and electronic testing instruments and related data records.
• Order parts, supplies and equipment, and instruct lower level apprentices in trade techniques.
• Drive to and inspect new construction sites and maintain the shop area.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation repair

Reading schematics

Record keeping

Education

College coursework in instrumentation/electronics/electrical technology

Two-year degree in instrumentation/electronics/electrical technology

Job description

NOTICE OF EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT

SELECTION #LA-007-26E

Wastewater Treatment Electrician

(Electrical and Instrumentation Technician)

The Sanitation Districts own and operate one of the largest wastewater recycling programs in the world. We have a long history of providing affordable, high-quality recycled water to help meet the water supply needs within our service area.

We are now recruiting for skilled Wastewater Treatment Electricians (Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians) at our A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility located in Carson. This is an excellent opportunity to help keep people safe, protect the environment, and advance your professional growth. The essential functions of this position are to perform progressively more skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, computer process control, and electrical equipment and systems.

The positions operate on a 9/80 work schedule of Monday through Thursday (6:00am-3:30pm) and the working Friday (6:00am–2:30pm). Regular Days Off (RDO) are alternating Fridays. Occasional after-hours work, overtime, and weekend call-backs may be required and will be compensated accordingly.

This role presents an excellent career opportunity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical and dental coverage
• retirement benefits
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• ongoing technical training
• communication and leadership development

Additional benefit information is available on the Benefits tab.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of a Supervisor of Electrical and Instrumentation Repair, incumbents assemble, install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair and/or replace electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; operate, maintain, calibrate and repair pneumatic and electronic testing and measuring instruments; maintain records and prepare reports on maintenance and repair work, calibration readings and related data; order parts, supplies and equipment; instruct lower level classes in the series; read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; perform math calculations related to the trades; drive to and perform inspections on new construction; maintain shop area; and perform related duties as required.

The WASTEWATER TREATMENT ELECTRICAN is the journey level class of the series. Incumbents perform a wide variety of skilled tasks utilizing a comprehensive knowledge of the trade.

Candidates must possess four years of experience performing progressively responsible installation, maintenance and repair work on instrumentation, computer process control and electrical equipment and systems. Candidates may substitute twelve units of college course work or completion of one year of a two-year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field for one year of the required experience -OR- candidates may substitute completion of a two-year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field for two years of the required experience.

The competitive selection process may cover: Knowledge of: Theories, principles, practices, tools, math formulas and safety considerations used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; plant operational systems.

Ability to: Utilize specialized tools, math formulas and equipment of the trade; independently troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; maintain records and prepare reports; independently perform difficult assignments; instruct lower-level apprentices in trade techniques.

SELECTION PROCESS

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 25%, a performance exam weighted at 25%, and an interview weighted at 50%.
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.

NOTE

The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Luz Avila at [e-mail] or [phone] extension 1329.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and individuals from historically marginalized communities to apply.