Instrumentation, Electrical & Controls Technician I / II - CPEN

Job Title : Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician

Fallbrook Public Utility District is offering a full-time, benefited term appointment for an initial period of five (5) years. The selected candidate will be an employee of the District, not a federal employee, and will receive full benefits, including participation in the District's retirement system.

Continuation beyond the initial term may be considered based on funding availability, operational needs, satisfactory performance, and approval by the partnering federal agency; however, extension is not guaranteed. The District intends to provide a minimum of six (6) months' notice prior to the end of the term regarding the status of the position.

During the term appointment, the employee may apply for and be considered for other District positions in accordance with applicable District policies and procedures.

Duty location : Wastewater Treatment Plant, Camp Pendleton and Fallbrook, California.

This position is for an Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I and II.

Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I

Under immediate supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor, performs semi-skilled electrical work in the installation, modification, maintenance, repair, overhaul and adjustment of various District electrical equipment.

Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician II

Under general direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, performs specialized and skilled work in the design, construction, installation, calibration and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment at District water and wastewater facilities.

Examples of Duties

Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical mechanisms, panels, switches, motors, controls, power output, solenoids, voltage controls, high and low cutout alarms, relays and other electrical apparatus;
• Installs, maintains and repairs control circuits, pressure switches, floats, underground cables, circuit breakers, medium and low voltage switches, capacitors, conductors, insulators, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and various lighting fixtures;
• Reads and interprets electrical plans, specifications, blueprints and sketches;
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and analytical equipment;
• Installs and maintains solar equipment, including PV panels, inverters, charge controllers and batteries;
• Runs, bends and threads electrical conduit;
• Pulls, splices and terminates wiring;
• Operates power tools commonly used in electrical work;
• Follows established safety procedures;
• Perform scheduled maintenance on electrical equipment as required by District maintenance program; and
• Performs other duties as assigned

Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician II (in addition to duties performed by Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I level)

Qualifications

Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I

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Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician II (in addition to knowledge and abilities required of Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I level)

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