Description

This employment opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. Early submissions are encouraged. 

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

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Maintenance and repair of complex treatment plant process control and communication systems
• Develop and execute planning and operations for the installation, maintenance, repair, and construction of electronic and instrumentation equipment at a water treatment plant and AWPF (Advanced Water Purification Facility)
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of all relevant policies, procedures, and work methods related to assigned duties
• Occasionally assist with lower-level instrument maintenance positions
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION: Instrumentation & Control Technician

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: General supervision is provided by the SCADA Programs Supervisor. 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 work week is Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with alternating Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. Employees may be required to work rotational stand-by assignments outside of normal working hours and report to work on a callback basis, as needed, within a designated response time. Standby assignments are at the discretion of the Division Head.

Requirements

The following are minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• The equivalent of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronics and instrumentation equipment and circuits found in wastewater treatment plants and related facilities, including two (2) years of journey-level experience

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Experience with PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, or similar)
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems and industrial communication
• Experience with industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, radio or telemetry systems) 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
• Possession of a California State Certified General Electrician license or current Journeyman Electrician certification is highly desirable

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing