Instrumentation Service Technician

Instrumentation Service Technician 

The technician is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and continuous optimization of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems critical to water and wastewater treatment operations.

This role provides advanced technical oversight in the configuration, calibration, and performance analysis of complex automation infrastructure, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and related maintenance software platforms.

KEY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


* Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of installation, calibration, and maintenance of advanced electronic and electromechanical control systems, including power distribution and instrumentation components critical to water and wastewater treatment operations.


* Lead diagnostic analysis and strategic troubleshooting of PLCs, RTUs, and SCADA systems to enhance operational performance and reliability.


* Develop and execute long-term preventative maintenance programs, including the creation and continuous refinement of calibration schedules and system performance benchmarks.


* Provide oversight for the integration and optimization of programmable controllers, distributed control systems, and instrumentation sensors (flow, level, pressure, temperature, pH, ORP, chlorine, ammonia, etc.) to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.


* Collaborate cross-functionally with operators, engineers, and department leadership to provide technical guidance on complex SCADA and control system issues, and to inform capital project planning and system design.


* Develop and enforce procedural standards for instrumentation and automation activities, including documentation protocols, asset tracking, and reporting for regulatory and internal audits.


* Maintain continuous awareness of emerging technologies and lead efforts to evaluate and incorporate new solutions to improve process efficiency and data integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS


* Related technical coursework or Associates in Electronics or Instrumentation preferred.


* Knowledge of basic electronic and electrical theories, including analog/digital principles. 


* Basic PLC programming and applications, radio communication, process control, instrumentation, motor starter principles, and troubleshooting techniques. 


* Knowledge of SCADA systems, process controls, programmable controllers, and related IO subsystems.

Knowledge of water/wastewater distribution and collection systems principles and applications.


* Knowledge of the standards, practices, methods, materials, tools, and measuring instruments used in the electrical, electronic, and mechanical fields.


* Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions peculiar to this work.


* Skilled in the use of power and hand tools and measuring instruments, such as volt ohmmeter, current loop c...