Industrial Instrument Technician - Brightwater

King County; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

King County seeks an Industrial Instrument Technician for the Brightwater Treatment Plant in Woodinville, WA. The role covers maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades across instrumentation and control equipment.

Responsibilities include DCS/SCADA and PLC work, process analysis, documentation, and collaboration with operations and engineers. Ongoing equity and environmental stewardship are core to the team.

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship or two years of technical schooling in Instrumentation or related field.
• 2 years journey-level experience as an Instrumentation Technician.
• 2 years DCS/SCADA programming experience.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Ability to read, adapt, and modify blueprints and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain plant instrumentation and control equipment.
• Install and repair DCS/SCADA, PLC systems and single loop controllers.
• Analyze industrial processes, design or modify controls, and document changes.
• Coordinate with operations, engineers and suppliers on equipment needs.
• Assist in inventory and parts planning for instrumentation equipment.
• Review blueprints and assist in commissioning instrumentation installed by contractors.

Skills

Apprenticeship

DCS/SCADA

PLC programming

Reading blueprints

Education

Instrumentation apprenticeship

Technical schooling in Instrumentation

Tools

DCS/SCADA tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the same classification. If no qualified transfer-eligible candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered.

This recruitment will hire for one (1) position. In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Industrial Instrument Technician (Brightwater Treatment Plant) Career Service vacancies within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next 6 months.

The Instrumentation Crew is an integral part of the maintenance group, and along with operations, our focus is the treatment of wastewater. We protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and cleaning wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a healthy Puget Sound region.

About the Role

The responsibilities of this classification include performing a wide variety of highly skilled technical journey level duties to design, construct, maintain, troubleshoot and modify computerized systems, electrical equipment and components, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics and other instrumentation and equipment as assigned. Daily tasks range from performing preventive maintenance on instrumentation and analyzers to supporting large capital projects as the subject matter expert. Instrumentation Technicians are responsible for all plant and offsite instrumentation and controls equipment, sometimes working independently and other times alongside a team of highly skilled operations and maintenance staff to perform daily duties and job assignments. Staff are expected to carry out these duties in alignment with King County’s commitment to equity and environmental stewardship.

About the Team

The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are dedicated to building a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County. This position offers an opportunity to apply and expand your technical skills while working with a talented team of Operations & Maintenance staff who support the Brightwater Treatment Plant, East Section offsite facilities, and other facilities as assigned. We operate in a fast-paced industrial environment with a wide variety of systems and equipment that are essential to achieving our mission.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Instrument Technician, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity

What You Will Be Doing

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain all plant computer, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other instrumentation and control equipment
• Install, troubleshoot and repair distributed and supervisory control systems (DCS/SCADA), programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and single loop controllers (SLCs); Apply electronic theory, digital electronics and proportional integral derivative (PID) control strategies to implement program changes to DCS/SCADA and PLC
• Analyze industrial processes in troubleshooting and repair of process control instrumentation. Design new controls and implement modifications to existing control systems. Update technical and process documentation, Work with operations personnel, engineers and suppliers to explain the function of processes and procedures needed for the operation of new equipment. Act as subject matter expert for all instrumentation and controls related assignments
• Make recommendations on purchasing and inventory requirements for all instrument related equipment and work with stores personnel to determine appropriate inventory levels of spare parts for instrumentation
• Review or modify blueprints and shop drawings to conform with established industry and plant standards. Assist in inspection and commissioning of instrumentation installed by contractors. Witness and assess loop commission testing

Qualifications You Bring

• Completion of an apprenticeship program, or two years of technical schooling in Instrumentation and/or the equivalent related experience
• 2 years of industrial experience at the journey level as an Instrumentation Technician
• 2 years DCS / SCADA programming
• PLC troubleshooting and programming
• Ability to read, adapt, and modify blueprints and shop drawings

Required Competencies

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• A valid Washington State Drivers License.

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of instrumentation and electronics (typically found in a four-year apprenticeship program, two years of college-level training, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience). Requires at least three (3) years of demonstrated journey-level work experience in an industrial instrumentation or a related electronics field.
• Knowledge of the application of physics and chemistry techniques and principles, as well as the application of mathematical techniques and principles including algebra, trigonometry, and geometry, for performing the duties of this classification.

Working Conditions

• Work Location: Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 WA-9, Woodinville, WA 98072
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by SEIU Local 925 - Wastewater Treatment Division.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.