Electrical Instrumentation Per Diem Jobs in Portland, OR

Description We are looking for our next Instrumentation and Controls Electrical (SCADA) Technician to join our team at Tualatin Valley Water District. The Position: You will be responsible for maintaining, testing, and upgrading TVWD's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system along with a second Instrumentation and Controls Electrical (SCADA) Technician and a lead. The data collection and reporting that you two facilitate will help staff effectively control water system operations.

You'll be an integral part of keeping water flowing smoothly to more than 222,800 people. TVWD Priorities and Projects: TVWD's new water source, the Willamette Water Supply System (WWSS), will be operational in 2026. TVWD is the managing agency of this supply and responsible for the design and construction of future expansions as well as its integration into the current TVWD water system.

TVWD is always working on a variety of capital improvement projects aimed at improving the resiliency of our water system infrastructure. TVWD is seeking to improve the customer experience with its new billing system. System Operations Team Culture: This team manages our reservoirs, pump stations, and pressure regulating stations, ensuring reliable delivery to our customers.

The team brings a diverse skillset to the table, and collaboration is key-they are always willing to help each other out. Besides operating the system, this team is working on integrating the new Willamette Water Supply and upgrading our entire SCADA system. Are You Our Ideal Candidate.

We're looking for someone with the following experience, skills, and traits to join our team: Associate degree or equivalent in industrial controls, instrumentation, computer science, computer programming, or other related field. A minimum of five years of experience using programming languages, control software, industrial control programming, and related tools for industrial process controls systems design or similar. A Limited Energy Technician, Class B (LEB), electrician license or higher issued by the Oregon Building Codes Division (or the ability to obtain within the first six months of employment).

Accountable-taking pride and ownership in work successes and failures. Dependable-good attendance and the ability to answer after-hours calls and questions. Safety-driven.

Self-starter-able to work in an unsupervised environment and appropriately prioritize work. Team player-able to take direction equally well from a supervisor or coworkers. It is widely stated, and supported by studies, that candidates are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria.

Our recruitment goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of this role; we encourage people with non-traditional skillsets and experience to apply, even if you don't have experience with every job function listed on the job description. The exception is that we require the Limited Energy Technician, Class B (LEB) electrician license or higher issued by the Oregon Building Codes Division (or the ability to obtain within the first six months of employment). Compensation/Benefits: The salary range for this position is $101,608.00 - $152,422.40 per year depending on experience

TVWD is proud to offer a valuable benefits package including: Participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Low-cost medical/dental/vision insurance Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holiday leave Twelve weeks of fully paid family/medical/safe leave (Yes, it's true!) Work schedules that allow for every other Friday off Other flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid options 3% 401(k) match and additional voluntary deferred compensation programs Free Tri-Met pass Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Please reach out to HR@tvwd.org with questions regarding our benefits package. Recruitment Process: Please complete the application and complete the three supplemental questions. The recruitment is open continuously with the next review of applications the week of July 27th

Interview dates will depend on applications received and may be scheduled shortly after the first application review. Additional Information: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistance listening device, etc.) to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact the Human Resources Division

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TVWD participates in E-Verify. TVWD prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at TVWD are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.