Control Systems Technician

Control System Technician/Treatment Operator I Or IIThank you for your interest in employment at the Goleta Water District, an equal opportunity employer. The District currently has an opportunity for a full-time Control System Technician/Treatment Operator I or II. Under general supervision, this working level class performs control systems work involving installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and electronic instrumentation, including computers, programmable logic controllers, and system control and data acquisition systems related to water treatment, distribution, and reclamation systems. Performs other work-related duties as required.Installs, calibrates, maintains, and repairs various flow and measuring equipment such as ultrasonic magnetic flow meters, temperatures, pH, chlorine, dissolved oxygen, and air pressure flow meters.Installs, maintains, and analyzes malfunctions of computerized control devices, water treatment equipment and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and makes needed repairs.Updates database with information regarding the status of assigned work orders.Maintains test equipment, tools, stock inventory, and any additional equipment used.Modifies, installs, or assists in the installation of new mechanical and electronic equipment. Assists independent contractors with maintenance tasks and assists other treatment operators on maintenance projects.Prepares electrical and mechanical drawings of equipment and prepare as-built drawings.Installs and maintains SCADA systems and programmable logic controllers.Assists with analysis for recommending computer hardware and software for operations department applications.Performs water treatment plant operations involving monitoring and maintaining water quality standards at conventional water treatment, well water treatment and off-site chlorination plants.Monitors reservoirs and process analyzers.Collects and analyzes water samples.Qualifications/Experience/Requirements: High school diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma). Additional course work in mechanical, electrical and electronic maintenance and repair is highly desirable. One (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of conventional water treatment plant is desirable. One (1) year of experience in performing skilled work in the maintenance of electrical- mechanical equipment for water treatment or similar facilities. Possession of a certification issued by the California State Department of Health Services as a Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator within two (2) years of placement in this class. Required to obtain a Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within two (2) years of placement in this class.