Instrumentation and Control Technician

About the role

The Instrumentation and Control Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and inspection of instrumentation and process control equipment used throughout water and wastewater treatment facilities and linear systems. The Technician performs planned, preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on a variety of instrumentation, including flow, level, pressure, temperature, and analytical devices. The Technician provides technical input to maintenance planning, projects, equipment condition and reliability assessments, and continuous improvement activities, and maintains accurate records of maintenance activities in the CMMS and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and inspect instrumentation and process control equipment.
• Perform planned, preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on flow, level, pressure, temperature, and analytical devices.
• Provide technical input to maintenance planning, projects, equipment condition and reliability assessments, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in the CMMS and related systems.

Requirements

• Education: Instrumentation and Control Technologist diploma/degree (3‑year) or Certificate of Apprenticeship and Certificate of Qualification – Instrumentation & Control Technician (447A). A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of post‑graduation/certification experience in instrumentation maintenance, calibration, process control systems and industrial automation, preferably within water and wastewater systems or a similar industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), ladder logic programming, HART protocol communications, Industrial Communication Networks, and calibration, troubleshooting, and testing techniques for various analytical and non‑analytical instrumentation.
• Must obtain a Water Quality Analyst certificate within 18 months of hire and maintain valid certification thereafter.
• Sound working knowledge of process control systems, electronics, instrumentation, mathematics, chemistry, electrical principles, contract drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (e.g., Enterprise Asset Management).
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable maintenance safety procedures (e.g., lockout/tagout, confined space entry, working at heights, electrical safety practices).
• Working knowledge of Provincial regulatory requirements applicable to water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted Class G driver’s licence.
• Must comply with the Regional Respiratory Protection Program; respiratory fit testing is mandatory.
• Must undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate per Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Must adhere to all applicable health and safety legislation, corporate policies, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Required to participate in standby/call‑out rotations; must carry a cell phone and respond within required timelines.
• Must participate in required training and skill development programs, including cross‑training opportunities across W‑WW Services.

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, P&IDs, technical manuals, specifications, and manufacturers’ documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete accurate maintenance documentation.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment within established procedures.
• Strong technical aptitude, including applied mathematical, analytical, electrical, and spatial reasoning skills.

Pay

$43.11 – $45.61 per hour (includes a market sensitivity premium of $4.07/hour that is subject to annual review and not guaranteed).

Schedule

Standard hours: 40.00 hours per week, full‑time regular position.