Instrument Technician

Veolia; Carrollville (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia in North America is a leading environmental services company serving water, waste and energy needs across the region. The role focuses on installing, maintaining and repairing process instrumentation at treatment facilities with stringent safety standards.

The technician will calibrate sensors, read schematics, work with PLCs/DCS, and collaborate with engineers and vendors to start up and optimize control systems. A valid driver’s license and technical training are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics technology or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in electronics technology.
• Ability to read schematics or PI&D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and overhaul control instrumentation.
• Work with PLCs and DCS systems and related hardware.
• Follow safety rules and report hazards in performance of duties.
• Update operating and maintenance documents and records.

Skills

Digital electronics

Analog electronics

Schematics reading

Calibration equipment

PLC/DCS control

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Process control software

Job description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and overhauls instrumentation; assist with the maintenance of the computer and microprocessor systems associated with the treatment plants processing of raw sewerage.
• Must follow all applicable safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in performance of assigned duties.
• Is expected to report any unsafe conditions encountered in performance of duties.
• Installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls the indicating, recording, telemetering and controlling instrumentation (electronic, mechanical, pneumatic) used to measure and control variables – i.e., pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition – associated with and including computer and microprocessor control systems and associated peripheral equipment.
• Utilizes test equipment such as a multi-meter, etc. for the maintenance of process instruments and control systems.
• Utilizes AutoCAD or similar program and engineering workstation, program and/or configure control systems logic and user interfaces and tune control loops on systems such as PLC’s and other DCS systems.
• Works independently or with outside engineers and vendors to install, startup, test new control systems, modify existing systems, and act as resource for Control System Designs as required.
• Updates Operating and Maintenance documents, i.e., hard copy, electronic and software as necessary.
• Assists in the maintenance of repair records on equipment and systems.
• Performs other duties of a similar level and nature as assigned.
• Work involves exposure to confined entry areas, hazardous gases, heights, weather, noise, dirt, dust, organic waste, and explosive environments.
• Generally, works weekdays first shift hours.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Associate Degree in Electronics Technology from an accredited technical college or demonstrated ability.
• One to three years of experience in the electronics technology field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills in the principles, practices, concepts and techniques used in advanced digital and analog electronics.
• Ability in soldering and de-soldering without damaging materials.
• Ability and skill in reading schematics or process and instrumentation drawings.
• Ability to use calibrating equipment.
• Ability and skills in diagnosing and repairing equipment problems.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Is required to participate in all required safety training activities.
• Valid Wisconsin’s Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must follow all applicable safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in performance of assigned duties.

Additional Information

Benefits: Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.