Instrumentation and Control Technician

City of Tucson•Tucson, AZ

1d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation and Control Technician for the City of Tucson’s Water Department installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments, including control systems used to monitor and regulate processes in the water distribution and production system. The position maintains communications for remote sites throughout Tucson and validates systems for proper operation, accurate control, and reliable data collection. Work is performed under the supervision of the Electronics Technician Supervisor; the position does not supervise. The technician travels to water facilities and other city locations to maintain and calibrate instruments and control devices, conduct functional tests, diagnose and repair system faults, monitor operations through SCADA, and document work and system performance. The position is a primary driver and requires operating a city vehicle, open availability, travel to Tucson Water sites (including remote locations), and work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions. Weekend, evening, and on-call hours are required. The role involves exposure to varying weather, extreme physical, ergonomic, emotional, and hazardous conditions, including work involving chemicals, electrical systems, and confined spaces. The position is regular, full-time, and non-exempt. Applicants must submit an updated resume and a cover letter addressing the required questions by the application deadline. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to a highly technical written exam; those who pass will be invited to an in-person panel interview. Pre-employment medical testing includes a basic physical exam and a 50-pound lift test.

Requirements

Associate degree; relevant education and experience may be combined and substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Two years of relevant experience; relevant education and experience may be combined and substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License.
Ability to operate a city vehicle and travel to Tucson Water sites, including remote locations.
Open availability, including weekend, evening, and on-call hours.
Ability to work in varied climate and working conditions, indoors and outdoors, including hazardous environments.
Applicants must submit an updated resume and a cover letter addressing the specified application questions by the closing date.
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications must be available for the written examination; additional test sessions and rescheduling are not offered.
Pre-employment medical testing includes a basic physical exam and a 50-pound lift test.
U.S. citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required. The City does not offer visa sponsorship.

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 maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems.
Three or more years of experience working with instrumentation and controls.
Experience programming and configuring PLCs and software for 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 drawings.

Responsibilities

Travel to city locations and water facilities to maintain instrumentation and control devices, including flow meters, pressure transducers, level sensors, water quality monitors, chemical analyzers, and remote communications systems.
Perform routine maintenance and preventive checks on existing equipment to support performance and reliability.
Calibrate instruments and conduct functional tests on PLC control systems, water quality sensors, and telemetry data; document results in maintenance management systems.
Diagnose malfunctions in instrumentation, PLC control systems, Ladder Logic software, and radio communications; identify faulty components and perform repairs, replacements, or software updates.
Use SCADA systems to monitor water distribution and production operations, analyze data, identify potential issues, verify data accuracy and control parameters, and support operational efficiency.
Maintain detailed records of maintenance, calibrations, repairs, and system performance.
Follow safety protocols and regulations for chemical handling, electrical systems, and work in confined spaces at water treatment facilities.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Flexible spending account (FSA) coverage.
Pension plan and optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
38 paid days off in the first year for new hires, with time off increasing in subsequent years.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
Paid tuition reimbursement.
Student loan repayment.
Off-the-job and on-the-job training.
Paid volunteer hours.
Employee resource groups and opportunities to connect with peers and the community.