Instrument Technician

Watercare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Life & income protection

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watercare is seeking an Instrumentation Technician for the North Shore, based at the Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant. You will test, calibrate, install and maintain control systems to ensure reliable water and wastewater services for Auckland.

You will work with PLC, SCADA and DCS systems in a continuous process environment, lead technical tasks with a small team, and keep accurate calibration records. A National Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation Level 4 is required; Electrical

Qualifications

• Proven background in instrumentation.
• National Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and Control Level 4 or equivalent.
• Current Electrical Registration would be an added advantage.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA & DCS in continuous process environments.

Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate, install, repair and inspect control systems and monitoring devices.
• Maintain instrumentation and control systems to ensure operational functionality.
• Install and commission additions or upgrades to existing systems.
• Respond to control system alarms and notify supervisors when systems are at risk.
• Keep accurate records of calibration or test results.

Skills

Instrumentation

PLC

SCADA

DCS

Education

National Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and Control Level 4

Tools

Instrumentation tools

Job description

## Instrument TechnicianApply: North Shore: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: End Date: October 13, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR101413**He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare** Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata*When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy* There's never been a better time to join Watercare. We're delivering a $15.2 billion, 10-year capital investment programme, the largest in our history, creating opportunities to work on transformative infrastructure, sustainability and digital projects that will shape Auckland's future. With more than $4 million invested every day, you'll be part of work that makes a lasting difference to our communities and environment. **He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role** We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation Technician to join our team based at our Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will be an exciting role for someone that wants to prove their strength in instrumentation and problem solving to ensure that our drinking water and wastewater services are effectively supplied to the Auckland community. Your role will be to ensure that equipment is working properly, safely, and efficiently. Your responsibilities will be to test, calibrate, install, repair and inspect control systems and monitoring devices. Day to day you will be:* Maintaining the operational functionality of instrumentation and control systems* Installing and commissioning additions or upgrades to existing systems* Responding to control system alarms as they arise* Notifying supervisors of any systems found to be at risk* Maintaining accurate records of calibration or test results**Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you** You'll need a proven background in instrumentation. You will also need a National Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and Control Level 4 or equivalent - current Electrical Registration would be an added advantage. You'll be a motivated self-starter with a positive can-do attitude and passionate about Wastewater and Water. You will be able to demonstrate:* An in-depth technical knowledge of process control systems and experience in PLC, SCADA & DCS systems, especially their application in a continuous process environment* The ability to lead and work with a team of technical specialists* The ability to prioritise tasks and work independently* Have attention to detail with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.**Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you**We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Life and income protection insurance plans • Generous parental leave • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers**Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply**Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.