Water Operations Instrumentation Technician — Training Provided

Region of Waterloo; Canada; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Region of Waterloo is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Technician (Water Operations) to operate, maintain, and upgrade water treatment and distribution systems. The role involves programming PLCs, testing SCADA inputs, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The technician will perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and emergency repairs, with duties spanning installation, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• 3-year college diploma in a related field (Instrumentation, Electrical Control Systems) and 4+ years of related experience.
• Valid Class II Water Distribution Certificate and Class II Water Treatment Certificate or ability to obtain within 3 years.
• Industrial Instrument Mechanic Certification or ability to obtain within 5 years.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, control, and electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS, PLCs, and electrical safety.

Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, and maintains equipment at remote sites, and schedules preventive maintenance.
• Inspects, starts/stops equipment; adjusts disinfection and chemical systems; tests equipment.
• Programs and tests operating software; ensures regulatory compliance; input to SCADA.
• Maintains logs, work orders, manuals, and CMMS records; generates reports.
• Calibrates equipment and maintains documentation for asset management.
• Participates in system upgrades and process improvements with minimal downtime.
• Responds to urgent issues and performs emergency repairs on instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Coordinates shutdowns and liaises with utilities/contractors.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical control systems

SCADA

Ladder logic

RS Logix/Studio 5000

CMMS

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

On-call standby

Driver's license

Education

3-year college diploma in Instrumentation/Electrical Control Systems

Tools

Allen Bradley RSLogix

Studio 5000 Suite

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

HMI/SCADA software

Job description

Region of Waterloo is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Technician (Water Operations) to operate, maintain, and upgrade water treatment and distribution systems. The role involves programming PLCs, testing SCADA inputs, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The technician will perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and emergency repairs, with duties spanning installation, testing, and documentation.