Electrical Mechanical Technician

JOB TITLE: Electrical Mechancial Technician





TOP 3 SKILLS: Water Distribution Operator II, California Water Treatment Operator II, SCADA





LOCATION: Livermore, CA





DURATION: 3 months+





RATE RANGE: $50-$54/hour





Summary





The Electrical Mechanical Technician (EMT) is responsible for installation and repair of all electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation equipment in the production, treatment, and distribution systems of the district(s) under his/her assigned territory. This includes inspection, installation as needed for electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation elements in new construction of pump and storage facilities, telemetry and SCADA systems, and automatic control valves; ensures that construction conforms to plans and specifications; testing, calibration, and repair of instrumentation including water quality analyzers, chart recorders, flow meters, transducers; install, troubleshoot, and maintain treatment plant equipment such as motor-actuated valves, variable frequency drives, soft start contactors, human machine interfaces, and programmable logic controllers. An EMT may be required to work outside the home district. This position is located in our Livermore, CA district office





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:





Participate in design, review, and construction of pump stations, storage facilities, and SCADA control systems





Install or assist with installation of new pumps, motors, control valves, and facility operating equipment as necessary





Maintain various types of control valves, both hydraulically and electrically operated





Inspect, install, rewire, and repair as needed electrical circuits and elements in new construction of pump stations, storage facilities, and SCADA control systems ensuring that construction conforms to plans, specifications, and Electrical Code (NEC)





Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical systems including telemetry and SCADA systems automatic control valves, and VFDs





Install, troubleshoot, and maintain treatment plant electrical and instrumentation equipment





Inspect electrical equipment on tanks and appurtenances





Test, calibrate, and repair instrumentation including water quality analyzers, chart recorders, flow meters, and transducers using electrical and electronic digital volt-ohm meters and mA loop calibrating equipment





Communicate with contractors, vendors, and electric utility for facility repairs and maintenance functions





Research and procure necessary parts for repairs or replacement





Communicate with district staff and EMT supervisor and complete reports and daily progress





Operate treatment plant, pump station, and distribution system valves as necessary





MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:





An EMT must be able to effectively communicate with their supervisor, co-workers and the public;





Have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blue prints, electrical schematics, and procedure manuals; have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations; write routine reports and correspondence





Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, possess a valid California Class C Driver's license, and be insurable under the Company's policy





An EMT must have a working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of applications, including basic features of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint





Employee must work independently and effectively, with little supervision, to prioritize and complete assigned objectives and handle multiple projects or assignments simultaneously





The job entails an understanding and knowledge of water quality specifications for chlorine content, pH, water temperature, other essential water quality parameters, as well as Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) rules and regulations





State of California Water Distribution Operator II is required





State of California Water Treatment Operator II is required





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