Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Veolia Environnement SA•San Jose, CA

3d•$38 - $41

About The Position

The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Specialist is a high-level technical role bridging field maintenance and system engineering. The role serves as a subject matter expert responsible for designing, integrating, and troubleshooting complex electrical and automated control systems within a plant. It combines hands-on plant repair and commissioning with capital project leadership, technical documentation, and PLC/SCADA logic development. The position involves designing and modifying plant control systems, programming PLC, DCS, and HMI systems (primarily Allen-Bradley), performing complex electrical work, and leading commissioning for mobile equipment and fixed plant facilities. The technician prepares system diagrams, maintenance reports, and as-built documentation, supports safety and regulatory compliance, and responds to plant emergencies that exceed the scope of standard technician work. The role also offers technical and commercial training, mentorship, and a potential career pathway to Account Manager with direct customer and account responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate degree or diploma in Electronic Engineering/Technology or a related field.
Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in process control.
Ability and willingness to work in various weather conditions, indoors and outdoors.
Ability and willingness to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, work at elevated heights, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Ability and willingness to work in industrial, manufacturing, and power industry facilities.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% for installation and repair if needed.
Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends based on business demand.
Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Deep knowledge of analog/digital integrated circuits and modern electronics technology.
Proficiency configuring communication protocols between field devices, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
Advanced knowledge of water industry regulations, OSHA standards, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Proven project leadership experience.
Relevant professional certifications, such as ISA CCST or a Journeyman Electrician License.
Experience in the water industry.

Responsibilities

Author and modify technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics for new plant installations or equipment repositioning.
Design, program, and configure PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems, primarily Allen-Bradley, to optimize plant processes.
Perform advanced electrical work, including wiring, power distribution, and layout of metering and signaling devices.
Lead commissioning of new mobile equipment and fixed plant facilities, ensuring instrumentation meets business and regulatory specifications.
Prepare system design diagrams, maintenance reports, and as-built facility documentation.
Lead safety and compliance efforts for OSHA and environmental requirements, including developing spill response and arc flash protocols.
Provide expert technical response to emergency plant repairs beyond standard technician capabilities.
Lead contractors and junior technicians during plant outages and system upgrades.
Travel up to 10% for installation and repair if needed.
Work holidays and weekends based on business demand.