Instrumentation Technician II

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OC San is currently looking to fill the role of an Instrumentation Technician II.

Under general supervision, performs increasingly complex maintenance, calibration, and repair of process control instrumentation and related equipment; implements additions or modifications to control systems; troubleshoots and repairs electrical, electronic, microprocessor-based, and pneumatic and mechanical process control components; and performs duties as assigned.

The Instrumentation Technician II performs a variety of complex assignments in the installation, maintenance, and calibration of process control instrumentation and related equipment. This individual troubleshoots and repairs electrical, electronic, microprocessor-based, pneumatic, and mechanical process control components. The Instrumentation Technician II identifies, isolates, and diagnoses failures using various types of test equipment; collects/collates then analyzes data/info; creates, reviews, and/or edits P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, electrical schematics/diagrams, and control program logic. Other duties shall include installing, modifying, reprogramming process control components, such as VFDs, panels, cables, PLC/DCS, and additions or modifications of control systems. The position requires knowledge of principles, techniques, methods, materials, and tools used in process control instrumentation installation, troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance, and repair, including engine controls, emissions, governor controls, exciter, engine/generator monitoring. This person will be responsible for helping source and install parts, equipment, piping, and wiring per design specifications; calibrating the instruments; testing the systems; correcting any failures and coordinating various work and repairs with other divisions as necessary.

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Recruitment & Selection Process

Vacancies: 2

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DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All Orange County Sanitation District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Orange County Sanitation District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.

False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:

Please have all necessary documentation ready. Additional inquiries may be necessary depending on the position for which you are applying. Human Resources will also schedule a post-offer physical examination once a job offer has been made.

OC San only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Applications submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Personal leave credits; eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday; group life insurance; group disability insurance; group health insurance, dependent coverage available, including medical, dental, and vision, employee contribution is required; a retirement plan (Orange County Employees Retirement System) and the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan as well as other optional benefits. A credit union is available. Benefits are subject to the Board of Directors' periodic determination (usually annually) and the meet and confer process, and are therefore subject to change. The District makes a generous contribution toward the cost of these benefits.