Instrumentation & Control Technician - City of Oxnard, CA

This employment opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. It will be open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged.    

The City of Oxnard’s Wastewater Division is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Technician to work with team members within the Maintenance group as well as with Operations and Collections staff. Under the direction of the Wastewater Electrical Supervisor, the Instrumentation & Control Technician is responsible for performing maintenance and repair tasks with plant staff and other city employees.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Inspect, test, calibrate, and repair wastewater treatment plant instrumentation such as flow meters, pressure sensors, level indicators, pH analyzers, turbidity sensors, and gas detectors.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical instruments.

• Perform preventative maintenance on control systems and instrumentation to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulations.

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA systems, network hardware, and communication systems for the wastewater treatment facility and lift stations.

• Configure, install, and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor and control treatment processes.

• Update and modify system programming to improve process efficiency and integration.

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control panels, wiring, relays, circuit breakers, and other electrical components in the wastewater treatment process.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to repair or replace malfunctioning equipment.

• Assist with capital improvement projects, system upgrades, and new technology implementation

• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 technical support for plant operations.

• Utilize asset management software to schedule preventative maintenance and track repairs.

• Demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Payroll/Classification Title: Instrumentation & Control Technician

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by the Wastewater Electrical Supervisor. General supervision is exercised by the Senior Instrumentation & Control Technician. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Instrumentation & Control Technician is the specialized journey level class responsible for maintaining treatment plant process control and communication equipment in effective and efficient working order.

WORK SCHEDULE

The Wastewater Maintenance work week is Monday through Thursday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm.  Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to shifts that are outside the standard City work hours. In addition, this position is required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs and perform on-call (standby) duties. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.