Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Journey Level (AA-002-26E) PERG

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LOCATION: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, ENERGY RECOVERY SECTION, MAINTENANCE GROUP, PUENTE HILLS GAS-TO-ENERGY FACILITY, WHITTIER

NOTES:

• The incumbent is responsible for working overtime as needed and responding to emergencies, which includes being placed on a weekend emergency callout list and promptly attending to emergency callouts as required. Furthermore, this position directly involves handling the Annual Power Plant and Facility outages.
• Puente Hills Gas-to-Energy Facility is the base location, but this position also supports the Puente Hills Landfill, Spadra Landfill, Scholl Canyon Landfill, Palos Verdes Landfill, Mission Canyon Landfill, Calabasas Landfill Gas-to-Energy Facility, Calabasas Landfill, Puente Hills Material Recovery and Intermodal Facility, Downey Area Transfer and Recycling Facility, South Gate Transfer Station, Mesquite Regional Landfill and Intermodal Facility, JWPCP Bio-400 System, and Tulare Lake Compost Facility.
• The following certifications must be acquired within the first six (6) months in the position: NFPA70E, forklift, man-lift and scissor-lift equipment operation.
• The selected candidate must be medically cleared to wear a respiratory protection device.
• This is a 9/80 position with alternating Fridays as the regular-day-off (RDO).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  
To perform progressively more skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, computer process control, and electrical equipment and systems.

JOB SUMMARY:

The major job duties are listed below.  For a detailed list, please see the job description.

Under the general supervision of a Supervisor of Electrical and Instrumentation Repair, the incumbent:

• Assembles, installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital, and analog control equipment and systems to ensure safe, accurate, and reliable plant operation.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates, and repairs pneumatic, electronic, and computerized testing and measuring instruments to verify instrument accuracy and ensure proper system performance.
• Maintains records and prepares reports of maintenance, calibration, and repair activities to ensure accurate equipment histories and support operational decision-making.
• Reads, interprets, and prepares schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, blueprints, P&IDs, loop sheets, sketches, and equipment specifications to plan, perform, and document installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.
• Orders and tracks parts, supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure availability of resources required for maintenance and project work.
• Instructs apprentices or lower-level staff to develop technical proficiency, safe work practices, and troubleshooting skills.
• Performs trade-related mathematical calculations to accurately size, adjust, calibrate, and verify equipment and system parameters.
• Maintains shop areas, tools, and equipment to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Drives to and inspects new construction sites and equipment installations to verify compliance with design requirements, operational standards, and safety regulations.

• Knowledge of NFPA70E safe work practices

• Electrical theories and principles (e.g., AC/DC power systems, circuit protection, grounding, motor control fundamentals) and operation and characteristics of common electrical components and equipment.
• Electronic, digital, and analog control equipment (e.g., sensors, transmitters, signal conditioning devices, microprocessor-based instruments) and the principles of how these devices generate, process, and transmit signals.
• Instrumentation and process control systems, including process variables (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, level), PLCs, DCS systems, control loops, PID behavior, interlocks, alarms, and automated plant control logic.
• Mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems (e.g., actuators, valves, regulators) and the physical principles governing fluid and mechanical motion as they relate to instrumentation and electrical control.
• Plant operational systems and power-generation processes, including how electrical, instrumentation, and control components interact with major plant subsystems, and how system conditions, alarms, and protections maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and testing methods for electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control equipment, including the proper use of diagnostic tools, test instruments, and measurement devices.
• Applicable safety practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., NFPA 70/70E electrical safety, OSHA standards, arc-flash protocols, lockout/tagout procedures) and safe work practices for energized and non-energized equipment.
  
  

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, instrumentation, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical control systems using appropriate diagnostic tools, test instruments, technical references, and systematic problem-solving methods.
• Install, maintain, calibrate, and adjust electrical and instrumentation components (e.g., sensors, transmitters, PLC/DCS hardware, protective relays) to ensure accurate operation and system reliability.
• Interpret and prepare technical documentation (e.g., schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, loop sheets) to plan, perform, and document work activities.
• Apply trade mathematics (e.g., voltage, current, resistance, power calculations, instrumentation scaling, unit conversions, and tolerances) to perform accurate measurements, calibrations, and equipment adjustments.
• Use specialized tools and equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, meggers, loop calibrators, signal simulators, pneumatic testers, computerized diagnostic systems) safely and effectively.
• Perform complex maintenance and operational assignments independently in compliance with safety standards, operating procedures, and equipment requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise documentation used for compliance, maintenance planning, and operational decision-making.
• Provide guidance and instruction to apprentices or less experienced staff, demonstrating proper techniques, safe work practices, equipment use, and troubleshooting methods.

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.  
• The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 30% and an interview weighted at 70%.
• Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
• The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of June 1, 2026.

Salary : $105,828 - $131,484