Wastewater Treatment Electrician (Electrical & Instrumentation Technician) (LA-007-26E) Carson

About the role

The Sanitation Districts own and operate one of the largest wastewater recycling programs in the world. We are now recruiting for skilled Wastewater Treatment Electricians (Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians) at our A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility located in Carson. This is an excellent opportunity to help keep people safe, protect the environment, and advance your professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair and/or replace electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate and repair pneumatic and electronic testing and measuring instruments.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on maintenance and repair work, calibration readings and related data.
• Order parts, supplies and equipment.
• Instruct lower level classes in the series.
• Read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications.
• Perform math calculations related to the trades.
• Drive to and perform inspections on new construction.
• Maintain shop area.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• Four years of experience performing progressively responsible installation, maintenance and repair work on instrumentation, computer process control and electrical equipment and systems.
• Candidates may substitute twelve units of college course work or completion of one year of a two-year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field for one year of the required experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field.

Skills

• Knowledge of theories, principles, practices, tools, math formulas and safety considerations used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; plant operational systems.
• Ability to utilize specialized tools, math formulas and equipment of the trade; independently troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; maintain records and prepare reports; independently perform difficult assignments; instruct lower-level apprentices in trade techniques.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Ongoing technical training, communication and leadership development to support internal career advancement.

Pay

This role presents an excellent career opportunity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Schedule

The WASTEWATER TREATMENT ELECTRICAN operates on a 9/80 work schedule of Monday through Thursday (6:00am-3:30pm) and the working Friday (6:00am–2:30pm). Regular Days Off (RDO) are alternating Fridays. Occasional after-hours work, overtime, and weekend call-backs may be required and will be compensated accordingly.