Instrumentation & Controls Technician – PLCs, SCADA & Field

US Water Services Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Job summary

U.S. Water Services Corporation is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to install, maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and control systems for water/wastewater facilities.

You will support safe, compliant operation of treatment and distribution systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and related automation equipment. Ideal candidates have a background in instrumentation/electrical tech, hands-on experience with control systems, and the ability to read electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school certification or associate degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with industrial instrumentation and control systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to use testing and calibration equipment such as multimeters, loop calibrators, and signal generators.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and control equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic control system issues and perform corrective repairs.
• Calibrate and verify flow meters, pressure transmitters, level instruments, analyzers, and other field devices.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, P&IDs, loop drawings, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on instrumentation and automation systems.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support PLCs, SCADA systems, VFDs, telemetry systems, and related automation equipment.
• Inspect equipment and identify operational, reliability, and safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration logs, and work orders in the maintenance management system.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors to minimize downtime and support projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Respond to emergency service calls, equipment failures, and after-hours operational needs as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school certification or associate degree in Instrumentation/ Electronics/ Electrical Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Multimeters

Loop calibrators

Signal generators

Job description

U.S. Water Services Corporation is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to install, maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and control systems for water/wastewater facilities.

You will support safe, compliant operation of treatment and distribution systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and related automation equipment. Ideal candidates have a background in instrumentation/electrical tech, hands-on experience with control systems, and the ability to read electrical schematics.