Electrical And Instrumentation Technician

Driven, knowledgeable and passionate about water, the Suburban Water Systems team, a division of Nexus Water Group, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on. We serve a population of about 300,000 through a water distribution system that covers all or portions of Glendora, Covina, West Covina, La Puente, Hacienda Heights, City of Industry, Whittier, La Mirada, La Habra, Buena Park and unincorporated portions of California's Los Angeles and Orange counties. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.

What We Offer

• Starting Pay Range: $30 - $45 per hour

• 401k Company Match: 100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually

• Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more

• Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance

• 9/80 Work Schedule with every other Friday off

What You'll Do

As an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the continuous, efficient, and reliable operation of our water utility systems. This role focuses on the maintenance, repair, and optimization of electrical and instrumentation systems that support the production, distribution, storage and treatment of potable water.

This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned:

• Process work using our computer maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Perform electrical/electronic preventative maintenance, repair of water systems' motor controls, programmable logic controllers, industrial networking hardware, turbidity meters, electronic flow meters, pH meters, chlorine analyzers, automatic chemical and chlorination equipment.

• Complete preventative and predictive maintenance of our ground water wells and booster pumps assemblies.

• Problem-solving of PLC, SCADA and motor control systems including variable frequency drives.

• Electrically maintain and troubleshoot water chemical treatment feed systems.

• Perform production meter testing and calibrations.

• Support capital projects managed by the engineering team and coordinate with contractors.

• Design, modify, and change control systems; program equipment used for water blending, change set points and other system parameters, and perform PLC programming to change control logic on a permanent or temporary basis.

• Install conduits, wire, pull boxes, switchboards, controllers, and switches required in making additions, extensions or alterations in industrial electrical systems.

• Estimate time, materials and equipment needed for jobs assigned; requisition materials and works with outside contractors and vendors used to provide SCADA system and instrumentation services or materials.

• Read and interpret a variety of technical manuals, charts, schematics, blueprints and gauges to troubleshoot instrumentation equipment.

• Use, operate, and maintain electronic test equipment, computer hardware and software associated with the testing and adjusting of equipment.

• Provide technical assistance and advice to other staff in connection with the operation of computerized telemetry equipment and other electrical or electronic systems.

• Work safely with a variety of voltages from 24VDC to 480VAC.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location and Schedule:

This position will be based at our Covina, California location. The work schedule is a 9/80 schedule, with 9 hours per day on Monday-Thursday and 8 hours per day on working Fridays, with every other Friday off.

This role will also require local travel to other locations within our service areas in Southern California.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Cal-OSHA and OSHA standards, Safety Data Sheets, and work safety standards.

• Knowledge of the National Electric Code and related safety standards.

• Knowledge of commercial/industrial electrical and electronic systems and updates.

• Familiarity with the SCADA system, radio communications equipment, and motor control stations is strongly preferred.

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronics systems and components.

• Ability to work safely and properly using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), especially Arc Flash safety gear.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, via phone, and via email.

• Ability to keep records and prepare reports using a PC and/or tablet.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships internally and externally.

• Ability to use Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.

Education and Experience

• High school degree or GED

• Completion of a formal electrical program at an accredited college or university preferred

• Years of experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of electrical and electronic equipment, preferably at a water or wastewater facility:

• Electrical Technician I: 1 year

• Electrical Technician II: 2 years

• Electrical Technician III: 4 years

• Electrical Technician IV: 6 years

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid California Class C Driver's License with satisfactory driving record

• Water certifications:

• Electrical Technician I: Treatment 1 (T1) + Distribution 1 (D1)

• Electrical Technician II: Treatment 2 (T2) + Distribution 2 (D2)

• Electrical Technician III: Treatment 2 (T2) + Distribution 3 (D3)

• Electrical Technician IV: Treatment 2 (T2) + Distribution 4 (D4)

• CWEA Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification (possession of or ability to obtain within 2 years of appointment to position)

• Electrical Technician I: Grade 1

• Electrical Technician II: Grade 2

• Electrical Technician III: Grade 3

• Electrical Technician IV: Grade 4

Work Environment

Work is performed in an environment with regular exposure to major disagreeable conditions or hazards, such as:

• Extreme temperature conditions (excessive heat/cold)

• Extreme outdoor weather conditions (excessive humidity, dampness, chilling)

• Excessive continuous noise above 85 decibels

• Possible exposure to noxious fumes

• Tight spaces

• Hazardous Atmospheric Conditions

• Confined Spaces

• Work at Heights

• Chemical Hazards

Physical Exertion:

• Tasks may require considerable physical effort to be performed on a frequent and consistent basis.

• May require daily travel between work sites greater than 30 miles.

• Extensive physical activity, working with heavy machinery, vehicles, and/or moving parts or objects.

• Lifting or moving over 50 pounds consistently

• May stay in one position with little movement for periods of time throughout the day greater than 8 hours.

• May require working from heights, climbing stairs and ladders.

• Use of specialized PPE will be worn for work tasks as required.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.