Senior Wastewater Plant Electrical & Instrument Technician

Position: SENIOR WASTEWATER PLANT ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

the city of riverside is accepting applications for the position of senior wastewater plant electrical & instrument technician to fill one (1) vacancy in the sewer - electrical & instrument division of the public works department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

the ideal candidate(s) will have experience in process controls such as maintaining and repairing complex electrical and electronic operational controls, recording, alarm systems and variable speed pump control equipment. Additionally, the best candidate(s) will have experience in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of plcs throughout the plant and collections lift station system network. Finally, the top candidate will have experience in analytical equipment such as residual, d.o., ph, conductivity, and turbidity and like equipment.

the senior wastewater plant electrical & instrument technician, under general supervision, will supervise staff and participate in training and the performance of skilled electrical and instrumentation work in the electrical/instrumentation group, pm maintenance, repair, and calibration of automatic and manual controls, including alarm systems and equipment; and perform related work as required.

typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• supervise and participate in troubleshooting problems in electrical and instrumentation systems; reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics; and utilizing a variety of test equipment.
• supervise and participate in the testing, cleaning, repairing, rebuilding, and calibrating metering equipment.
• supervise and participate in the testing, cleaning, repairing, calibrating, and reprogramming of (plc’s) and instrumentation systems and equipment.
• supervise and participate in the maintenance, repair, and balance of electronic systems for variable speed pump controls.
• supervise and participate in the maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic operational control, recording and alarm systems and equipment.

recruitment guidelines: education:

high school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (ged) supplemented by completion of a certificate program in electronics.

experience:

five years of experience in electrical or electronic instrumentation system installation, maintenance, and repair, preferably involving water or wastewater plant treatment processes.

necessary special requirement

• possession of an appropriate, valid class “c” california motor vehicle operator’s license.
• possession of a california water environment association (cwea) electrical & instrumentation technologist grade ii certificate.
• possession of a california water environment association (cwea) electrical & instrumentation technologist grade iii certificate within 12 months of appointment.

highly desirable qualification(s):

• experience in process controls
• experience in analytical equipment

documents required at the time of application:

• 1) completed employment application
• 2) completed supplemental questionnaire
• 3) current california water environment association (cwea) electrical & instrumentation technologist grade ii, iii, or iv certificate.

please note: for directions on attaching a document to an online application, or general information on completing your online application, : (application guide).

important information on scheduling assessments: if you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

the selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the…