Field Instrumentation & Controls Technician (Water/Wastewater)

Uft; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Controls is seeking a Field Service Technician to lead on-site commissioning for water and wastewater control systems. You will troubleshoot instrumentation, motor control cabinets, and PLCs, while documenting startup activities.

This role involves extensive travel across the SoCal territory and on-site work at client sites about 90% of the time, with 10% in Temecula office. Requires ability to travel, valid driver's license, and experience with instrumentation calibration and electrical

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• College degree preferred or high school with relevant experience.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration documentation.
• Ability to read technical, maintenance and safety documentation.
• Basic report writing and customer-facing communication skills.
• Knowledge of AC/DC voltage and current measurement.
• Profibus qualified.
• Proficient with digital multimeters and basic power tools.
• Ability to travel through the SoCal Territory, stay overnight, and participate in 24/7 on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support on-site commissioning and startup activities for Water and Wastewater control systems.
• Commission, test, and troubleshoot instrumentation and motor control cabinets, PLC cabinets.
• Document all startup activities thoroughly.
• Apply PLC programming and automated control process expertise.
• Work hands-on with advanced equipment in field environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Configure parameters and troubleshoot VFDs; verify gauges and instruments.
• Inspect/commission/calibrate instrumentation and analytical sensors.
• Troubleshoot electrical/control logic and instrumentation.
• Perform site installations of electrical devices and motor controls.

Skills

Field service

Travel readiness

Team communication

Instrumentation calibration docs

Reading technical docs

Report writing

AC/DC voltage knowledge

Digital multimeters

PLC basics

Safety awareness

Education

College degree preferred or high school with relevant experience

Tools

Digital multimeters

Power tools

Electrical panels

Job description

Tesco Controls is seeking a Field Service Technician to lead on-site commissioning for water and wastewater control systems. You will troubleshoot instrumentation, motor control cabinets, and PLCs, while documenting startup activities.

This role involves extensive travel across the SoCal territory and on-site work at client sites about 90% of the time, with 10% in Temecula office. Requires ability to travel, valid driver's license, and experience with instrumentation calibration and electrical