Instrument and Controls Technician
City of Vernon Vernon, California, United States
- Location: Vernon, California, United States
- Categories: Other
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Sep 24, 2024
Job Description:
Instrument and Controls Technician
Description
Job SummaryEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF VERNON
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
MONTHLY SALARY: $8,714 - $10,592
PLUS, COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
FINAL FILING DEADLINE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024, 11:59 P.M. OR WHEN WE RECEIVE THE FIRST 100 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE FULL-TIME VACANCY IN THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, maintains, investigates, and performs repairs to all City-owned electrical substations, in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations and objectives.
Essential Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job flyer does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Inspects, and maintains electrical systems and instruments of the power plant as trained and assigned
- Qualifies and maintains competence in plant operations and other duties as assigned.
- Inspects and conducts maintenance of the DCS (Digital Control System) and PLC (Programmable logic controller) equipment.
- Calibrates plant instruments and maintains calibration equipment.
- Assists and conducts training and continuing education for plant instrumentation and control systems.
- Reads blueprints and schematics and circuit diagrams etc., in connection with installation and wiring of electrical/electronic equipment and control systems.
- Utilizes advanced troubleshooting techniques to solve unique problems, interfacing with OEM as needed.
- Maintains all calibration and hand tools in good working condition, with all required calibrations and certifications up to date.
- Takes direction for work order completion priority, providing written follow-up for all work orders, including detailed notes for corrective actions and repairs.
- Responds to emergency calls for service to inspect affected equipment to identify a root cause of failure, repair impacted equipment, protect public and personnel safety and efficiently restore service or as required.
- Promotes a safety conscious work environment by closely following City, State and industry established general, electrical, and operating procedures, subscribing to industry best practices, and complying with regulatory requirements.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
High school diploma or equivalent; AND three years of experience in troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and performance of preventive maintenance on digital and analog control system and plant instrumentation.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
- City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
- Regulatory requirements for the operation, maintenance, and repair of electric and bulk power utilities.
- Principles of electrical and electronic theory, power system operations including power plant operations; fundamentals of alternating current circuits, and electrical safety policies and procedures.
- State and federal environmental protection codes and regulations; Cal OSHA regulations.
- Applicable safety practices for high voltage equipment.
- Common hand and power tools.
- Customer service standards and protocols.
- Monitoring and applying control system principles rationally to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interpreting schematics, plans and specifications.
- Proficiently and safely working at elevated heights including the appropriate use of fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Maintaining maintenance and inspection records as required by regulatory agencies.
- Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Working flexible hours or on-call schedule.
- Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, fellow employees, contractors, representatives of other utilities, suppliers and the public.
ISA (International Society of Automation) CCST Level 1 certification (Certified Control System Technician) must be obtained within twelve months from hire date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work in an industrial facility such as a power plant requires certain physical abilities to minimize risk and fatigue, employees must demonstrate minimum level of ability to:
- Work safely amongst exposure to dangerous equipment, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, high voltage, electrical shock and moving traffic.
- Work rotating shifts, nights, and weekends or a mutually agreed upon set schedule as required.
- Lift/Carry 50lbs of weight safely, using proper lifting ergonomics.
- Climb ladders and stairs.
- Work at heights greater than 60-feet.
“The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer”
CITY OF VERNON - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Lisette Grizzelle, Human Resources Program Manager
lgrizzelle@cityofvernonca.gov
(323) 583-8811, ext. 166
Unclassified - Non-Represented Employees
Closing Date/Time: 10/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific