Engineering Tech I - Metropolitan Water District - Los Angeles, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Metropolitan Water District
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of twenty-six cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan's mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan's facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five conventional water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.6 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.
Our employees enjoy highly competitive salaries and excellent retirement, medical, dental, 401K, and other benefits (see our website).
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
Metropolitan's Water System Operations Group, System Operations Unit has one (1) opening for an Engineering Technician I available at its Headquarters in Los Angeles, California.
JOB SUMMARY
In the position of an Engineering Technician I you will have the opportunity to learn and assist in the daily support of Metropolitan's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and the design and implementation of Automated Process Control (APC) applications for Metropolitan's filtration plants, conveyance and distribution system. This position will also learn and assist with SCADA database configuration and system startup support for capital improvement projects to enhance and expand Metropolitan's filtrations plants and distribution system in regard to SCADA related issues and to ensure adherence to specifications.
You will also have the responsibilities to assist in the design, configuration and implementation of new SCADA hardware, remote terminal units, programmable logic controllers, network routers and switches, servers and operator workstations; assist with the preparation of APC operator guides and documentation in accordance with the functional requirement specification and user requirements; learn and assist with investigations on water system process control problems and recommend solution to process equipment issues; and learn and assist with investigations and prepare reports in regard to APC operation and related issues.
This position will allow you to demonstrate and expand your basic knowledge of C, C++ and Ladder Logic programming, control system engineering practices and standards, and real time process control programming.
JOB DUTIES
1. Learns and assists with conducting analyses and investigations of technical issues and preparing reports.
2. Learns and assists in conducting technical studies, tests, inspections and research for area of responsibility.
3. Learns and assists to prepare estimates, plans, and specifications.
4. Learns and assists with developing and preparing presentations.
5. May serve on a project team.
6. Learns and assist to maintain databases within area of responsibility.
7. Learns and assists with updating standards, procedures, guidelines and manuals.
8. Performs other related Engineering Technician job duties as required.
9. Learns and assists with the evaluation, testing, installation, and upgrades of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system.
10. Learns and assists with performing development, support and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system software and hardware, database, graphics, and applications.
11. Learns and assists with real-time Automatic Process Control and Programmable Logic Controller development, support and maintenance.
12. Learns and assists with reviewing and implementing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition change requests.
13. Learns and assists with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system administration, security, and network support and maintenance.
WORK SCHEDULE: 9/80
JOB SELECTION CRITERIA
10% Oral Communication
15% Job Preparation
15% Interpersonal Skills
20% Analytical Ability
40% Technical Skills and Knowledge
JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education development test (GED), and two years of accredited college or university in engineering and two years of relevant experience. Relevant experience is defined as SCADA, Control Systems, Remote Terminal Units, Programmable Logic Controllers, Networks, Oracle, C/C++, Function Block, Structured Text or Ladder Logic programming experience.
General Required Knowledge of: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry; design principles; technical research, analysis and report preparation; and current office equipment and technology.
General Required Skills and Abilities to: Perform calculations; read plans, specifications and drawings; use current office equipment and technology; problem solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.
Required license: Valid California Class C Driver License that allows you to drive in the course of your employment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND VISION REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the job duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties.
Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as personal computers and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.
Work Environment: The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., irritant chemicals, electrically energized equipment including high voltage systems, working at great heights under extreme outdoor weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
Vision Requirements: No special vision requirements.
BENEFITS
* Competitive compensation
* Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k (with matching contribution), tuition reimbursement, and more
* Training and advancement opportunities
* On-site fitness center
* Excellent working environment
* Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
* Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: http://www.mwdh2o.com/PDF_Careers/benefits.pdf
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to [email protected].
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email [email protected].
MWD is a Federal and State EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
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