Instrumentation and Controls Technician

About the role

Veolia Group’s Water Technology Business is seeking an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Specialist to serve as a high-level technical expert bridging field maintenance and system engineering. This role focuses on the design, integration, and advanced troubleshooting of complex electrical and automated control systems within water treatment plants. The Specialist leads capital projects, authors technical documentation, and develops PLC/SCADA logic while remaining hands-on for critical repairs and commissioning.

Key Characteristics

• Systems Thinking: Design integrated control loops and understand the “big picture” of plant water treatment functions.
• Advanced Problem-Solving: Resolve chronic equipment issues through root-cause analysis and logic modifications.
• Leadership without Management: Act as a technical lead for contractors and junior technicians during plant outages and system upgrades.
• High-Stakes Decision Quality: Make critical decisions regarding system architecture and safety protocols to ensure 24/7 operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• System Design & Integration: Author and modify technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics for new plant installations or equipment repositioning.
• Advanced Programming: Design, program, and configure PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems (primarily Allen-Bradley) to optimize plant processes.
• Complex Electrical Work: Execute high-level electrical tasks including wiring, power distribution, and the layout of new metering and signaling devices.
• Project Commissioning: Lead the commissioning of new mobile equipment and fixed plant facilities, ensuring all instrumentation meets business and regulatory specifications.
• Lifecycle Documentation: Prepare comprehensive system design diagrams, maintenance reports, and “as-built” documentation for the facility.
• Safety & Compliance Leadership: Set the standard for OSHA and environmental safety compliance, including the development of spill response and arc flash protocols.
• Emergency Technical Support: Provide expert-level response to plant emergency repairs that exceed the scope of standard technician capabilities.

Preferred: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Control Theory: Deep knowledge of analog/digital integrated circuits and modern electronics technology.
• Industrial Networking: Proficiency in configuring communication protocols between field devices, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
• Regulatory Mastery: Advanced knowledge of water industry regulations, OSHA standards, and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Physical Dexterity: Ability to perform physical duties including lifting 50 lbs, climbing, and working in various weather conditions at industrial sites.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Electronic Engineering/Technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in process control.
• Proven Project Leadership experience and relevant professional certifications (e.g., ISA CCST or Journeyman Electrician License) preferred.
• Experience in the water industry preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work in various weather conditions (indoor/outdoor), perform physical duties such as lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity.
• Ability and willingness to work in industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel (10%) for install and repair if needed.
• Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends based on business demand.

Pay

$38.00–$40.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting Day 1.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Plan – 3% default contribution plus matching.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• AD&D Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.