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Instrumentation and Control Technician
| Company | Tucson Talent |
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| Location | Tucson, AZ, USA |
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| Salary | $24.16 – $36.24 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Associate degree
- Two (2) years of directly related experience
- Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License – Arizona Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Division
Responsibilities
- Travels to various city locations to maintain instrumentation and control devices, including flow meters, pressure transducers, level sensors, water quality monitors, chemical analyzers and remote communications systems. Performs routine maintenance and preventative checks on existing equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Drives to various water facilities to calibrate instruments to ensure accurate reading. Conducts functional tests on PLC control systems, water quality sensors and telemetry data, documenting all results within maintenance management systems to maintain compliance and operational standards.
- Diagnoses malfunctions in instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) control systems, Ladder Logic software and radio communications at various water sites. Identifies faulty components and performs necessary repairs, replacements or software updates to restore functionality and minimize downtime.
- Interacts with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor water distribution and production operations. Analyzes system data to identify potential issues, ensure data accuracy and verify control parameters to optimize performance. Utilizes data insights to diagnose problems and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintains detailed records of maintenance activities, calibrations, repairs and system performance. Ensures adherence to safety protocols and regulations related to the handling of chemicals, electrical systems and work in confined spaces within water treatment facilities.
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Electrical Systems or Equipment Repair and Service.
- Electronic or Instrumentation training from a recognized trade or technical school, or equivalent military training.
- Experience in maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems.
- Three (3) or more years of experience working with instrumentation and controls.
- Experience in programming and configuring PLCs and software for Human-Machine Interface (HMI)/PLC systems.
- Hands-on experience with pressure transmitters, flow meters, analytical instrumentation, level transmitters, and Fluke process meters.
- Experience interpreting wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) drawings.
