Location
Description
The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications to fill three (3) Water Resources Instrument Control Technician vacancies in the Public Works Department.
The Water Resources Division provides a dynamic and supportive work environment providing critical services to the community. Come join the team at the Water Reclamation Plant - 101 West Jack London Boulevard in Livermore!
This recruitment will be open continuously with a first review date of July 5th, 2024 at 5:00 pm PST. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early. This recruitment is subject to close at any time.
THE POSITION
The Water Resources Instrument Control Technician installs, operates, maintains, calibrates, and repairs computer hardware, process instrumentation, and telemetry equipment; de-bugs, modifies, and customizes software; modifies, maintains, and repairs all components of a programmable logic controller (PLC) based supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems/distributed control systems; and performs other duties as assigned.
Examples of duties and responsibilities may include:
• Installs, calibrates, programs, maintains, and repairs instruments, PLC based system/distributed control system components, meters, analyzers, recorders, control and feed systems, computers, monitors, printers, transducers, microprocessors, and data transmission systems
• Maintains and repairs electronics, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, laboratory and safety equipment including gas detection, alarm systems, pH and DO meters;
• Analyzes and modifies computer programs to optimize plant operations and operator convenience
• Assists system users in solving data and systems problems and suggests alternative methods of operation
Ideal Candidate
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics:
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, computers, PLCs, SCADA systems, and distributed control systems
• Thorough understanding and experience with theory, terminology, operations, equipment, and principles of electronics including practices, techniques, and tools used in the installation and maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic systems
• Knowledge of telemetry systems including the installation, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of such systems
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and handle a variety of tasks with minimum supervision
• Accurately maintain detailed records and other related data
• Ability to learn the systems, procedures, practices, and operations of the treatment facility and have a proactive approach to continually improve all assigned areas of responsibility