Instrumentation and Control Technician

City of Tucson•Tucson, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation and Control Technician position at the City of Tucson’s Water Department is responsible for installing, maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing electronic, mechanical and pneumatic instruments, including control systems used to monitor and regulate processes within the water distribution and production system. This position maintains communications for remote sites and validates systems to ensure proper operation, accurate control and reliable data collection. Work is performed under the supervision of the Electronics Technician Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

Associate degree
Two (2) year of relevant experience
Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver’s license
Must have open availability.
Must have a solid understanding of electrical theory, Ladder Logic, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and communication equipment.

Nice To Haves

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.
Possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
At least two (2) years of driving experience.
No DUI in the past two (2) years.

Responsibilities

Maintains 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.
Calibrates 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.
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.