ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Salary Range: $105,200 to $127,871 (annual DOQ)

Build the Future of Water Recycling

The Carpinteria Sanitary District is seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to help operate and maintain the advanced electrical, instrumentation, automation, and SCADA systems that support our wastewater collection, treatment, and recycled water facilities. The position's responsibilities include maintaining electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, telemetry, analyzers, and process instrumentation used throughout the District's facilities.

This is your opportunity to join a team that is leading the way to sustainability and resource recovery. The District is embarking on a landmark project to purify all its treated wastewater for indirect potable reuse. We are now in the construction phase of the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP), a project that includes a state of the art 1.3 MGD advanced water treatment facility to be located at the existing plant site. The selected candidate will be a key ground floor participant in this exciting potable reuse project.

Overview of Responsibilities

In a small agency setting, the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems (up to 480V), motor control centers, variable frequency drives, PLCs and SCADA systems, industrial instrumentation, telemetry and communications systems. The position will support operation of existing wastewater treatment facilities, remote lift stations and the new advanced water purification facility. The position includes key participation in capital projects from development through construction.

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Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have the following:

Possession of a High school diploma or equivalent. Technical coursework in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Automation is desirable.

A minimum of three years maintaining industrial electrical/instrumentation systems, preferably in wastewater, water, or industrial facilities.

Other desirable skills include experience in PLC and SCADA.

Candidates must have a valid Class C California driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the district's vehicle insurance policy.

Salary and Benefits Package

The District seeks to provide an engaging work environment where team members are encouraged to grow their professional skills and advance their careers. We promote team spirit and open communication, but we are also committed to providing compensation that is equitable and competitive. Benefits include a CalPERS retirement program, medical, dental and vision insurance for employee and dependents, life insurance, sick/vacation leave, and paid holidays.