OPPORTUNITY Application Deadline Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. THE POSITION The Water Resources Division of the Utilities Department is recruiting for an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician. Under general supervision, the position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical and mechanical instrumentation systems across the Water Resources Division. This includes sewer and drainage collections, wastewater treatment, water distribution, water production, and water treatment. This position ensures that all electrical and control systems function effectively to deliver reliable and safe water and wastewater services to the community. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification but may act as lead worker for temporarily assigned employees, or projects. May be required to work an irregular work schedule, including nights and weekends. IMPORTANT This position is subject to standby and on-call shifts to respond to issues that occur outside of regular business hours. For more information about standby and on-call shifts, refer to the SEIU MOU. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have experience working with electrical and mechanical systems, including installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of water and wastewater equipment. Expertise in diagnosing complex issues with instrumentation, motor control systems, and SCADA/PLC/HMI systems is highly desirable. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safety will set the successful candidate apart. REQUIRED SUBMITTALS • Online application • A cover letter that explains how your background and experience align with the Ideal Candidate Statement Full Job Description: Electrical and Instrumentation Technician DUTIES These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization. • Identify, install, repair, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical instrumentation and electrical equipment for water, wastewater, and stormwater processes, including process measurement devices (level, flow, pH, temperature, pressure, chemical dosing); high and low voltage electrical equipment Motor Control Centers (MCCs), AC/DC motors, transformers, power panels); and motor control devices (Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), adjustable speed drives, relays, and timers. • Diagnose and resolve issues with electrical and electronic systems, including panel wiring and communication equipment (radio, cellular, ethernet), ensuring accurate readings and systems performance. • Configure, program, and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices, including interface design and the integration of new devices and resolution of communication issues. • Perform and document scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on all relevant equipment. • Lead the development and implementation of a Preventive Maintenance Program for electrical and instrumentation systems. • Troubleshoot and configure Internet Protocol (IP) networks, ensuring reliable data transmission and system integration. • Provide technical assistance to City staff and collaborate with the Information Technology and Engineering Divisions on system design, implementation, and troubleshooting. • Maintain accurate system documentation, including as-built drawings and P&IDs, while adhering to safety standards and regulatory requirements. • Oversee training for City staff on new systems and supervise contract employees performing installations and repairs. • Respond to night and weekend emergency calls as assigned. INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR Incumbents should have a solid foundation of the following core competencies identified by the organization to be essential and listed in order of importance ( See the full definition of Individual Contributor Competencies): • Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented, share resources, respond to requests, and support a spirit of cooperative effort. • Customer Orientation - Effective performers are in touch with community needs and review the organization through the eyes of Santa Maria residents. They go out of their way to anticipate needs. • Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly, take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded. • Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success. • Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They do not wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen. • Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances, and demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation. • Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, public works, planning, information technology, human resources, etc.), and remain current in their area of expertise. • Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment. • Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge, are curious, learn quickly, and use new information effectively. • Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and are ambitious and passionate about their role. They have stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Ideally, two years of experience troubleshooting, designing, installing, calibrating, operating, and maintaining electrical and mechanical instrumentation control systems, preferably within a water or wastewater facility; and • Graduation from an accredited college or university in industrial technology, instrumentation, computer science, or a related field; or • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and an equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. • Current technical/professional knowledge of principles, methods, standards, and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession including: • Knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical instrumentation, control systems, and automation, including PLCs and SCADA. • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent). • Effective use of computers and other office equipment. • Required licenses and/or certifications associated with the assignment: • Valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Grade 1 certificate is required within 12 months of hire date and is a condition of passing probation. • Desired licenses and/or certifications associated with the assignment: • Current certification in mechanical instrumentation, such as the Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) issued by the International Society of Automation (ISA); or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET); or similar credentials. • Current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification or other relevant safety certification. SELECTION PROCESS Conditions of Employment • Possession of a valid and appropriate Driver License. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and meet City liability requirements to drive for City business. • Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City. • The incumbent must meet the physical requirements of the job class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Supplemental Information • May require completion of a pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of the City. • Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Application Ranking The application packet will consist of the complete online application and cover letter. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the recruitment will be placed on an eligibility list. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their complete application packet. The Hiring Department will schedule interviews with select candidates who best fit the needs of the Department. If you are experiencing any technical (computer-related) difficulties or need help with attaching documents to your application, call the NEOGOV helpline for assistance at 1-855-524-5627.
See More Details >>GECE, Corp is looking to expand our team and hire a full-time (minimum 40 hours per week) Electrical Engineer / Electrical Designer. Applicant shall be capable of design and development of electrical plans in the area of power distribution, lighting, engineering calculations, and single line diagram riser diagrams. Requires basic knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes and industry standards. Applicants shall have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related area and 2 to 4 years of related experience. Company will consider equivalent work experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree. Remote Positions Available. Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Vision insurance Ability to Commute: • Santa Maria, CA 93455 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Santa Maria, CA 93455: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Willingness to travel: • 25% (Preferred) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Maria, CA 93455
See More Details >>Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team! This role can be located out of any of our corporate working locations - Huntington Beach, Santa Maria or Bothell. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth. JOB SUMMARY The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects. The Electrical Engineer ensures all project elements comply with timelines, budget, and regulations; identifying and resolving issues. The role oversees the work of the Design Engineers to ensure work is in line with customer and regulatory requirements. They ensure effective communication and coordination between all disciplines and other project participants. The Electrical Engineer is also responsible for the engineering and schedule for the program, which includes drawing lists and certification of deliverables. Note: The primary difference between job levels is tied to skill level, complexity of the problem solving, and year of experience. Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent. SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.) Reasonable accommodation may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by applying aircraft wiring designs and practices while designing aircraft seating systems • Coordinate with groups such as manufacturing, planning, purchasing, program management, certification, stress engineering, and design engineering to ensure program completion according to safety standards, regulations, and schedule • Apply engineering principles in the development of products to ensure unit meets specification, regulation, schedule, and budget requirements • Develop and optimize designs which adhere to performance targets including cost, volume, weight, and quality, as established by management and customer demand. Identify opportunities to optimize components and assemblies whenever possible • Create 3D models of individual components and assemblies in CATIA. Create and or check 2D drawings of parts, components, sub-assemblies and assemblies as required in CATIA and AUTOCAD • Research and verify the design criteria and needs per customer as well as based upon regulatory and integrator or OEM requirements • Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing and assembly, including and not limited to soliciting observations from fabricators, operators, quality assurance, product support, supply chain specialists, or other disciplines as needed • Create design proposals, including presentations, and objectively demonstrate the benefits and rationale behind proposed designs. This may include presentations to a variety to groups including other disciplines, and customers • Prepare drawings, reports and other engineering data required for production, testing and qualification of designed equipment • Provide technical support to supply chain to address vendor inquiries • Act as shop liaison during initial production units to solve engineering problems encountered in production and support production personal with manufacturing electrical design • Monitor project tracking status to ensure projects are completed accurately and timely • Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed • Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products • Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline is required Experience: Job assignments will be based on experience, job openings, budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent • Level l: 0-2 years of engineering experience • Level II: 2-5 years of engineering experience • Level III: 5+ years of engineering experience Skills: • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Working knowledge of related software including CATIA, AUTOCAD, and PLM • Proficiency with MS Office applications Preferred Skills/Experience: • Experience with design and certification of electrical components installed in aircraft interiors Other: • Extended or irregular hours may be required • Must be authorized to work in the United States • Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company • As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively and handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future • Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION • Level I: Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and objectives and measured based upon how well objectives have been met. Receives detailed instructions as needed • Level II: Direction is provided in terms of tasks and objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion on how well objectives have been met. Will autonomously work on routine assembly or designs with frequent status updates with supervisor. Will be provided with additional guidance on more complex or non-routine assemblies • Level III: Direction is provided in terms of tasks and objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion on how well objectives have been met. Will work autonomously on any assembly or design with only occasional status updates with supervisor LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY • None for Level I or II. Senior level may oversee the work of others • Assist in the training and coaching of project team members as assigned • Assist in driving the achievement of key initiatives of the project PROBLEM SOLVING • Level l: Uses judgment to make innovative decisions that comply with instructions or pre-determined processes, methods, and/or practices • Level II: Uses judgment to plan, perform and make decisions on design and processes within the limits of established boundaries and requirements • Level IIl: Uses considerable judgment to plan and perform complex work. Decisions may involve innovation and ingenuity LANGUAGE SKILLS • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity. Salary Range Transparency: $85,000 - $120,000 annually Featured Benefits: • Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions) • Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off • 12 paid holidays • Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family • And so much more! Other Perks • On-site gym • Free electric car charging stations • Potential for growth within organization • Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Santa Maria, CA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 762,600 electricians nationwide, with an average wage of $1,391.50 per week. In Santa Maria, apprentices earn an average of $1,391.50 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,216. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
