Instrumentation and Controls Specialist
About The Position
The Instrumentation and Controls Specialist is a hands-on technical role supporting the Town of Gilbert’s water treatment department. The specialist maintains electrical, instrumentation, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to help ensure water treatment operations run safely and efficiently. The role collaborates with the engineering team and provides feedback on control systems for new and rehabilitation projects, and assists electrical crews and other departments with troubleshooting, programming, and optimizing control systems. The position reports to the Wells Utility Supervisor. This is an at-will, FLSA non-exempt position eligible for overtime compensation. The position primarily works four ten-hour days and may require on-call availability. Work takes place in varied environments, including outdoors and in varying weather, with potential exposure to fumes, odors, dust, and chemicals. Physical demands include regular lifting, occasionally up to 50 pounds and frequently up to 20 pounds. The anticipated start date is December 7, 2026, subject to change based on business needs.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or two-year technical certificate in Electrical/Instrumentation and Control Systems.
- Four years of journeyman-level experience in maintenance, design, and construction of electrical/instrumentation and control systems, specifically involving Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs).
- Two years of experience maintaining, designing, and constructing a SCADA system with radio telemetry and communications.
- Two years of experience with water/wastewater systems and control loops.
- Four years of electrical/instrumentation state-certified apprenticeship or college equivalent.
- Valid Arizona driver’s license.
- Must obtain Grade I Water Distribution and Grade I Water Treatment (ADEQ) certifications within one year of hire.
- Equivalent combinations of experience and training may be accepted if they provide the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Ability to work in varied environments, including outdoor settings and varying weather conditions, and potential exposure to fumes, odors, dust, and chemicals.
- Ability to regularly lift items, occasionally up to 50 pounds and frequently up to 20 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Schedule, prioritize, coordinate, and perform preventative maintenance of specialized equipment, instrumentation controls, and SCADA systems.
- Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, install, program, and calibrate equipment and systems within water treatment.
- Provide service to internal and external customers and maintain productive working relationships in the best interest of the Town.
- Modify and design system controls and equipment to maximize efficiency and lifespan while allowing the current system process to continue without interruption.
- Manage and maintain software licensing and support contracts, and update software for critical control systems.
- Collaborate with the engineering team by providing feedback on control systems for new Town projects and rehabilitation projects.
- Assist electrical crews and other departments with troubleshooting, programming, and optimizing control systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
