Electrical/Instrumentation Technician na Santa Margarita Water District, CA

About the Department

Join our team as an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician!

Meet Santa Margarita Water District 

Santa Margarita Water District is a dynamic, forward-thinking agency dedicated to delivering high-quality potable water, recycled water, and wastewater services to its 200,000 customers across Southern Orange County. As one of the region’s largest and most impactful utilities, we are committed to the highest standards of transparency, innovation, and environmental stewardship. 

Our people drive our progress, innovation, and results. Our collaborative, human-first culture fosters the sense of fun, comradery, and a rewarding sense of purpose as we do work that matters. 

Dynamic teams of intelligent individuals work collaboratively to achieve SMWD’s goals and solve challenges with a common aim that fosters a unique bond that is not often found in governmental agencies. 

Santa Margarita Water District’s values include: 

• Exemplary service excellence 
• Intelligent innovation that is forward-thinking and adaptive 
• Ethical fiscal responsibility and transparency 
• Environmental and resource stewardship 
• Employee development and leadership training 
• Building relationships that strengthen communities 

Tentative Interview dates subject to change 10/1, 10/2 and/or 10/3.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed by individual positions.

Position Duties

• Recognizes abnormally operating equipment and uses troubleshooting methods and skills to diagnose, analyze and make the required repairs with electrical and telemetry equipment, leased phone lines, pump control and light systems, electrical motors and controls; reads and interprets maps, schematics, plans, blueprints and specifications.  
• Performs daily electrical/electronic preventative maintenance of the District's water and wastewater systems.  
• Installs a variety of new and replacement electrical/electronic equipment at District facilities.
• Work safely with a variety of voltages from 24VDC to 4,160VAC.  
• Calibrates and repairs motors, motor control equipment, flow meters, level recorders, pressure devices, RTU's monitoring, sensing and telemetry equipment; performs electrical/electronic maintenance, repair and calibration to a variety of safety equipment.
• Observes safe work methods and safety practices related to the work; cones and flags work sites to secure from traffic; uses appropriate safety equipment.  
• Maintains detailed records on equipment repaired, time spent and material usage.  
• Maintains detailed records and may be required to write reports on equipment repaired, time spent and material usage; formulates new standard operating procedures in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Maintains and is accountable for assigned District tools. Keeps tools in good condition and has tools repaired as necessary.  
• Responds to emergency situations during off hours as required.  
• Familiar with and utilizes specialized test equipment including, but not limited to, digital and analog Volt-Ohm meters, Megohm-meters, Oscilloscopes, Rotation meters, Power Quality Monitors, Ammeters, Pressure Calibrators, Milliamp simulators, motor winding testers, power tool fault analyzers, and cable/conduit locators.  
• Operate a vehicle and a variety of hand tools and test equipment related to the work.
• Operates vehicles in performing assignments; ensures assigned vehicle is checked for proper fuel and fluid levels; inspects and fuels vehicle; reports any inoperable deficiencies through daily trip logs.  
• Inspects vehicles and performs minor maintenance; reports the need for major repairs and service; fuels and lubricates vehicles and related equipment; operates assigned vehicles skillfully and safely; observes safe driving practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to: 

• Perform a variety of skilled, complex and technical electrical repair and maintenance of equipment related to the operation of the water and sewer distribution system and wastewater treatment plant.

• Work under routine and emergency conditions, sometimes in severe weather.
• Work efficiently and safely with others.
• Understand and follow instructions and directions.  
• Perform a wide variety of physically strenuous tasks.
• Perform mathematical computations.
• Diagnose problems, recognize worn or damaged parts and rebuild equipment in field situations.
• Troubleshoot, operate and properly repair electrical, SCADA and telemetry systems.
• Read, interpret and understand blueprints, construction drawings and schematics.
• Assist in training and supervising personnel.       
• Maintain records.        
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with others including District personnel, contractors and vendors.      
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Properly place cones, barricades and warning devices and direct traffic flow at job sites.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.
• Meet the physical requirements established by the District.
• Read, interpret and understand electrical drawings and PLC ladderlogic.       
• Understand and enforce the Uniform Building Code, the National Electric Code, and District specifications.
• Safely operate a District vehicle on city streets and freeways.

Knowledge Of:

• Considerable knowledge of methods, equipment and tools used in the installation, maintenance and repair of motors, blowers, electronic systems, telemetry and SCADA equipment; AC/DC drive and programmable logic control; 4160 Volt (preferred); troubleshooting techniques on electrical/electronic equipment; National Electrical Code; accepted electrical practices and safety procedures; working knowledge of both NFPA–70 and NFPA-70E.

QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance. 

Education, Training and Experience: Example combinations include completion of a State or  Federal-sponsored Electrical Apprenticeship Program, Certificate of Completion of a Trade School Electrical Program, Proof of completion of a military service electrical program. One year of journey level experience in the installation, repair, maintenance or alteration of electrical and electronic equipment.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program.
Possession of a Grade I Electrical/Instrumentation Certificate from California Water Environment Association or ability to obtain one within one year of employment.

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS 
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time; have hearing and vision within normal ranges; carry, push or lift up to 100 pounds; occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch; sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment/tools or controls; work with electricity; walk on uneven terrain; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; climb or balance on ladders or stairs; stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, crouch or crawl; and smell; work in an outdoor environment with possible exposure to harsh weather conditions, heavy equipment, dust, noise, and potentially hazardous substances; work in confined spaces; work in trenches and elevated areas. 

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Mental Demands 
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathe­matical reasoning; observes and interprets people and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interrup­tions and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee works in an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet. The employee occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat or cold; wet or humid conditions; in confined spaces; on ladders/scaffolding or in high, precarious places; on uneven or slippery surfaces; near moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and biological hazards, loud or prolonged noise and equipment with heavy vibrations. The employee may be at risk of electrical shock.
 
The employee may be required to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Work requires standby and responding to emergency callouts. 
 

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