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El Dorado Irrigation District
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El Dorado Irrigation District

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Posted:
April 7, 2021
Location:
Placerville, California
Salary:
$45.29-$55.05 per hour
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Category:
Other

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for a Process Control Technician in the Hydroelectric Division of Operations. 

Under general supervision performs skilled duties related to the programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware and software associated with the District’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for District facilities including water and wastewater treatment plants, water distribution systems, collections system, recycled water systems, and hydroelectric power plant; provides technical advice to Operations staff on issues related to operational technologies and SCADA; and prepares various reports and records related to system compliance and control.

This is the journey level class.  Employees within this class perform the full range of duties as assigned including the programming and maintenance of hardware and software related to SCADA systems.  Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

  • Performs software development including SCADA screens and graphics; programs PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs (Human Machine Interface) based on the needs of plant supervisors, plant operators and regulatory agencies.
  • Develops and modifies SCADA screens; makes changes to software to improve functions; troubleshoots programming and software issues.
  • Uses computer system processors to back up and monitor software security.
  • Sets up and manipulates alarms and alarm paging programs.
  • Implements and troubleshoots communication strategies between remote PLCs and SCADA central locations utilizing radio, telecom, and Ethernet based systems.
  • Diagnoses hardware and software problems by logical tracing of failed function from its source to its final destination.
  • Monitors and implements technological advances in SCADA programs and advises management about upgrades and improves programs as necessary.
  • Orders materials and components for repairs and/or modifications at facilities; coordinates with vendors to resolve issues with software and hardware; plans, coordinates and monitors special projects with outside contractors.
  • Maintains accurate historical records, files, and data; assists in the generation of monthly compliance and special project reports.
  • Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:  Various software applications including those associated with SCADA.  Computer programming languages.  Practices and principles related to control system automation.  Plant operations.  Electrical and instrumentation principles.  Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.  Control system theory and its practical application to control and field automation.  Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.

Skill/Ability to:  Install, program, troubleshoot, and modify hardware and software related to SCADA systems.  Apply principles of software management to organize and maintain software integrity.  Troubleshoot and correct control system programming issues.  Analyze and evaluate system software requirements.  Keep records and prepare reports.  Read, interpret, and understand technical manuals, blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  On a continuous basis, know and understand maintenance activities and observe safety rules; intermittently, analyze problem equipment; identify safety hazards; locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember how to operate equipment; and explain jobs to other employees.  Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; stand and walk while performing maintenance activities; bend and twist to adjust equipment; kneel and squat to review work; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less.

Experience and/or Education:  Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:  Three years of increasingly responsible experience involving the configuration and programming of PLCs and HMI systems.

Education:  Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college or equivalent course work in electronics, instrumentation, control systems, and/or computer systems.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

License and Certificate:  Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment.  Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Possession of a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade II Electrical/Instrumentation Certificate or an Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society of America (ISA) Level I Certified Control Systems Technician Certificate within 18 months of appointment.

About El Dorado Irrigation District
El Dorado Irrigation District can trace its history back to the first hand-dug ditches that transported water to prospectors in the mid-1800s, but the District was not formally organized until 1925 under the Irrigation District Act (Water Code §§ 20500 et seq.). We still hold water rights that date from the gold rush days (Pre-1914), and we continue to work on securing and maintaining reliable water supplies. Through negotiations with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and an Act of Congress, the District acquired Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area in late 2003. We have water service contracts with the Bureau and a water right for diversion from Folsom Lake that was awarded by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Our customers’ needs are as broad-ranging as the area’s stunning natural diversity. We provide drinking water, wastewater treatment, and recycled water for homes, schools, churches, vineyards, orchards, parks, and businesses. We own and operate a 21-megawatt hydroelectric power project that includes dams, four reservoirs, and 23 miles of flumes, canals, siphons, and tunnels. And we manage several outdoor recreation sites, including the Sly Park Recreat...ion Area and a campground at Silver Lake. Today, the District’s facilities and delivery infrastructure serves our 40,000 water accounts and includes more than 1,200 miles of pipeline, 27 miles of ditches, 5 treatment plants, 36 storage reservoirs, and 38 pumping stations. The wastewater system, with nearly 20,000 accounts, operates 61 lift stations, 390 miles of pipeline and 4 treatment facilities. El Dorado Hills and Deer Creek wastewater plants produce an average of 2,500 acre-feet of recycled water for use in front and backyard irrigation at 4,900 homes, commercial entities, and public spaces. With just over 200 employees, we are one of the largest employers in El Dorado County. We serve a population of over 115,000 that has been steadily growing for many years.
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