Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Water Technologies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution

Flexible Spending & Health Saving Apps

AD & D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia in San Jose, CA seeks an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Specialist to bridge field maintenance and systems engineering, leading capital projects, designing diagrams, and developing PLC/SCADA logic while remaining hands-on for critical repairs.

You will author technical docs, coordinate with contractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and deliver commissioning support across plant facilities; a degree and 8–10 years in process control are preferred, with travel up

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in electronic engineering/technology or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in process control.

Responsibilities

• System Design & Integration: Create/modify drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics for new installations or equipment moves.
• Advanced Programming: Design, program, and configure PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems to optimize plant processes.
• Complex Electrical Work: Perform high-level electrical tasks including wiring, power distribution, and metering/signaling layouts.
• Project Commissioning: Lead commissioning of mobile equipment and fixed facilities, ensuring instrumentation meets specs.
• Lifecycle Documentation: Prepare system diagrams, maintenance reports, and as-built docs.
• Safety & Compliance Leadership: Develop OSHA and environmental safety protocols.
• Emergency Technical Support: Provide expert-level response to urgent plant repairs.

Skills

Systems Thinking

Advanced Problem-Solving

Leadership without Management

Decision Quality

Travel readiness

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Electronic Engineering/Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Job Description

The Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Specialist is a high-level technical role that bridges the gap between field maintenance and system engineering. This individual is a subject matter expert responsible for the design, integration, and advanced troubleshooting of complex electrical and automated control systems within the plant. Unlike a standard technician, the Specialist leads capital projects, authors technical documentation, and develops PLC/SCADA logic while remaining \"hands-on\" for critical plant repairs and commissioning.

Key Characteristics

• Systems Thinking: Ability to design integrated control loops and understand the \"big picture\" of plant water treatment functions


• Advanced Problem-Solving: Capability to resolve chronic equipment issues through root-cause analysis and logic modifications


• Leadership without Management: Acts as a technical lead for contractors and junior technicians during plant outages and system upgrades


• High-Stakes Decision Quality: Makes critical decisions regarding system architecture and safety protocols to ensure 24/7 operational efficiency

Duties & Responsibilities

• System Design & Integration: Author and modify technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics for new plant installations or equipment repositioning


• Advanced Programming: Design, program, and configure PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems (primarily Allen-Bradley) to optimize plant processes


• Complex Electrical Work: Execute high-level electrical tasks including wiring, power distribution, and the layout of new metering and signaling devices


• Project Commissioning: Lead the commissioning of new mobile equipment and fixed plant facilities, ensuring all instrumentation meets business and regulatory specifications


• Lifecycle Documentation: Prepare comprehensive system design diagrams, maintenance reports, and \"as-built\" documentation for the facility


• Safety & Compliance Leadership: Set the standard for OSHA and environmental safety compliance, including the development of spill response and arc flash protocols)


• Emergency Technical Support: Provide expert-level response to plant emergency repairs that exceed the scope of standard technician capabilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Preferred

• Expertise in Control Theory: Deep knowledge of analog/digital integrated circuits and modern electronics technology


• Industrial Networking: Proficiency in configuring communication protocols between field devices, PLCs, and SCADA systems


• Regulatory Mastery: Advanced knowledge of water industry regulations, OSHA standards, and National Electrical Code (NEC)


• Physical Dexterity: Ability to perform physical duties including lifting 50lbs, climbing, and working in various weather conditions at industrial sites

Compensation: $38.00-$40.50

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Electronic Engineering/Technology or a related field


• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in process control (exceeding the standard 5-year requirement)

Preferred

• Proven Project Leadership experience and relevant professional certifications (e.g., ISA CCST or Journeyman Electrician License)


• Relevant certifications


• Experience in the water industry


• Proven project leadership experience in this domain


• Ability and willingness to work in various weather conditions (indoor / outdoor)


• Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity


• Ability and willingness to work in industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities


• Ability and willingness to travel (10%) for install and repair if needed


• Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends based on business demand

Additional Information

Why Veolia?

• Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect.


• You'll receive comprehensive technical and commercial training, direct mentorship from experienced Account Managers, and a clear pathway to Account Manager promotion with direct account responsibilities.

Career Development Path:

• This position is designed as a stepping stone to Account Manager, where you'll assume direct customer responsibility and independent account management upon demonstrating commercial excellence.

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!


• Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays


• Parental Leave


• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!


• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts


• AD &D Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.