Regional Electrical Mechanical Technician

Regional Electrical Mechanical Technician

California Water Service Company

United States, California, Los Altos

Jun 03, 2025

California Water Service

Job Description:

The Electrical Mechanical Technician (EMT) is responsible for installation and repair of all electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation equipment in the production, treatment, and distribution systems of the district(s) under his/her assigned territory. This includes inspection, installation as needed for electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation elements in new construction of pump and storage facilities, telemetry and SCADA systems, and automatic control valves; ensures that construction conforms to plans and specifications; testing, calibration, and repair of instrumentation including water quality analyzers, chart recorders, flow meters, transducers; install, troubleshoot, and maintain treatment plant equipment such as motor-actuated valves, variable frequency drives, soft start contactors, human machine interfaces, and programmable logic controllers. An EMT may be required to work outside the home district. This position is located in Menlo Park, CA.

Essential Functions:

Participate in design, review, and construction of pump stations, storage facilities, and SCADA control systems

Install or assist with installation of new pumps, motors, control valves, and facility operating equipment as necessary

Maintain various types of control valves, both hydraulically and electrically operated

Inspect, install, rewire, and repair as needed electrical circuits and elements in new construction of pump stations, storage facilities, and SCADA control systems ensuring that construction conforms to plans, specifications, and National Electrical Code (NEC)

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical systems including telemetry and SCADA systems automatic control valves, and VFDs

Install, troubleshoot, and maintain treatment plant electrical and instrumentation equipment

Inspect electrical equipment on tanks and appurtenances

Test, calibrate, and repair instrumentation including water quality analyzers, chart recorders, flow meters, and transducers using electrical and electronic digital volt-ohm meters and mA loop calibrating equipment

Communicate with contractors, vendors, and electric utility for facility repairs and maintenance functions

Research and procure necessary parts for repairs or replacement

Communicate with district staff and EMT supervisor and complete reports and daily progress

Operate treatment plant, pump station, and distribution system valves as necessary

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

An EMT must be able to effectively communicate with their supervisor, co-workers and the public;

Have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blue prints, electrical schematics, and procedure manuals; have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations; write routine reports and correspondence

Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, possess a valid California Class C Driver's license, and be insurable under the Company's policy

An EMT must have a working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of applications, including basic features of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Employee must work independently and effectively, with little supervision, to prioritize and complete assigned objectives and handle multiple projects or assignments simultaneously

The job entails an understanding and knowledge of water quality specifications for chlorine content, pH, water temperature, other essential water quality parameters, as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) rules and regulations

State of California Water Distribution Operator II is required

State of California Water Treatment Operator II is required

Salary Range: $55.54 - $64.21

Deadline to submit resume is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, Mexico Water Serviceand Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.