Instrumentation & Controls Technician, Water Treatment (Starlink)

The role

You will support water infrastructure by ensuring the reliability of Ultra-Pure Water, Industrial Wastewater, and Zero Liquid Discharge systems. You will perform installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial instrumentation and control systems.

What you will do

• Perform installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial instrumentation
• Troubleshoot and maintain control panels, PLCs, VFDs, and motor starters
• Diagnose issues within 4-20mA, 0-10V, and digital communication loops
• Work with the water operations team to optimize chemical dosing pumps and automated valves
• Execute preventative maintenance plans on electrical and control systems
• Assist engineers with commissioning new water treatment equipment and upgrades
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and logic diagrams
• Maintain accurate records of calibration and maintenance activities
• Configure data acquisition hardware and control screens/HMIs

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of professional experience in industrial maintenance, instrumentation, or industrial electrical work
• Experience working with low voltage controls (24VDC) and high voltage power (up to 480VAC)
• Standing for long periods
• Climbing ladders/stairs
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Working in tight quarters
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call shifts

Nice to have

• Associate degree in instrumentation technology, electrical engineering technology, or a related field
• Experience specifically within water/wastewater treatment facilities (RO, DI, UF, Clarification and Precipitation, Thermal Evaporators)
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and Ignition SCADA software
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, pumps, and automated valves
• Ability to solder, terminate wires, and fabricate simple brackets/conduit runs
• Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70E standards
• Experience with chemical handling systems and hazardous production materials

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

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