Instrument and Controls Technician

Instrument and Controls Technician Turlock Irrigation District - 4.1 Turlock, CA Job Details Full-time $77.83 an hour 7 days ago Qualifications Driver's License Data collection

Full Job Description JOB Please Note:

This recruitment may close at any time upon receiving 100 applications.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction from the Power Plant Supervisor to install, test, calibrate, maintain, and repair all power plant automatic process control and recording equipment instruments, gauges, analyzers, transducers, sensors, transmitters, switches, computer systems and their component parts.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIESProgram, configure, modify and maintain the distributed control system hardware and software. Develop, troubleshoot and/or modify control system logic, operator interface consoles, plant logs, reports, graphics, calculations, input and output devices. Maintain accurate records of modifications, and configuration backups. Maintain and repair emissions monitoring system analyzers and computers. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair turbine generator governor systems, generator excitation systems, voltage regulators, vibration monitors, field instruments and protective controls. Troubleshoot and repair various types of programmable logic controllers, transmitters, monitors, analyzers and field instruments. Maintain archive files of all data collected by these systems. Install, test, calibrate and repair all field instrumentation including; temperature, pressure, level, flow, vibration, and quality analyzers, transducers, sensors, switches, transmitters plus associated components and subsystems. Perform skilled diagnostics using a wide range of specialized test and calibration equipment. Read and interpret various types of technical drawings, logic drawings, and schematics. Maintain all calibration and test equipment in proper working order. Participate in a preventive maintenance program. Enter and complete work orders, record device condition, pull required parts from inventory, record parts used, and work performed. Develop instrument calibration and maintenance procedures and technical files. Assist with calibration and repair training for coworkers. Respond to emergency call out as required. Assist in similar activities at other District power generating stations. Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Necessary Special RequirementPossession of an appropriate California driver's license.

This classification may be assigned to work an 8, 10 or 12 hour rotating shift schedule and weekends.

This classification will be required to work a scheduled on-call period. Employees who are assigned an on-call period must respond to either workstation within forty-five (45) minutes of the time he or she is called out. This classification's workstations are defined as the Almond Power Plant, the Walnut Energy Center, or other assigned power plant. The on-call employee must obey all applicable traffic laws when responding to a call out.

While the minimum passing score is 70%, candidates who score highest may be considered for advancement in the recruitment process.

SELECTION

CRITERIAItem Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing ScoreWritten Examination 70%(Section Weight - 50%)Oral Interview 70%(Section Weight - 50%)Medical ExaminationThis position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status. Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals. Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License. Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop. Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org.

POSTINGInternal and external applicants may apply beginning Friday, May 22, 2026 until Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m., or until a maximum of 100 applications have been received.

Internal Candidate Note:

Please refer to

TIDEA MOU

Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.

Written Examination Date(s): To Be Determined after posting closesHuman Resources Department(209) 883-8253