Advanced Instrumentation & Control Technician

Austin, Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to diagnose, calibrate, install and maintain control systems at water and wastewater facilities. You will read schematics, work with PLCs, DCS/SCADA, and sensors while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will join a team performing preventative maintenance, training, and on-call support, with opportunities to contribute to project planning and system upgrades across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of instrumentation and control experience.
• Associate degree in instrumentation or related field plus 2 years of instrumentation & control experience.
• Experience with calibration and maintenance of transmitters, sensors, PLCs, and pump/motor control circuitry.
• Experience in water/wastewater facilities or related process facility preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Ability to work in hazardous environments, heights, and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, installation, calibration, repairs, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater facilities.
• Read, interpret, and modify blueprints, schematics, ladder logic, and diagrams to troubleshoot and reflect current operating systems.
• Train others in safe work practices, equipment installation and calibrations, and facility process control.
• Communicate with customers about activities impacting services and participate in project planning meetings.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Reading schematics/ladder logic

Planning and organizing

Ability to work at heights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in instrumentation/control systems

Tools

Electronic meters

Simulators

SCADA software

Job description

The City of Austin is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to diagnose, calibrate, install and maintain control systems at water and wastewater facilities. You will read schematics, work with PLCs, DCS/SCADA, and sensors while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will join a team performing preventative maintenance, training, and on-call support, with opportunities to contribute to project planning and system upgrades across multiple sites.