Instrumentation Process Control Coordinator I

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County is seeking an Instrumented & Process Control Coordinator I to ensure the safe and reliable operation of wastewater treatment facilities. The role involves installing, calibrating, and maintaining critical electronic instrumentation and process control systems.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree in a related field and at least two years of experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, conducting data analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in installation, calibration, and maintenance of field instrumentation.
• Experience with PLC operation, networking, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain and repair electronic instruments.
• Conduct diagnostics and data analysis for performance optimization.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Electronic instrumentation

PLC operation

Troubleshooting

Process control loops

Data analysis

Education

Associate's Degree in electronics technology

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Flow meters

Chemical analyzers

Automated control systems

Job description

Job Overview

Instrumented & Process Control Coordinator I is a classified position (Grade 12) focused on maintaining the safe, efficient and reliable operation of wastewater treatment facilities. The role includes installing, calibrating, troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation such as PLCs, analyzers and process control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain and repair electronic instruments, sensors, flow meters, pressure transducers and other field devices.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs and automated process control systems.
• Conduct diagnostics and data analysis to identify trends, optimize performance and troubleshoot system inefficiencies.
• Maintain communication networks, including radio and wireless systems, for remote process monitoring and control.
• Develop and execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs for process control equipment and instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, operational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, configurations and system modifications.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators and technicians to support system upgrades and process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in electronics technology, instrumentation, process control or a related field from an accredited college/university AND at least two years of experience in the installation, calibration and maintenance of field instrumentation equipment and/or process control loops.
• OR one year of experience with Pima County in a comparable position involving repair, maintenance, installation, operation or calibration of electronic instrumentation and industrial/laboratory process controls, including PLC operation, networking and troubleshooting.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with DOT Motor Vehicle Record review.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year or more experience with industrial instrumentation and process control, preferably in wastewater treatment or a similar environment.
• One year or more experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting electronic instrumentation, sensors, transmitters and automated control systems.
• Experience with flowmeters, pressure meters, chemical analyzers, liquid level sensors, motor‑operated valves or turbidity meters.
• Experience with sensor calibration, process optimization and regulatory compliance.
• Detail reading of panel drawings, electrical schematics and P&ID drawings.
• Experience with radio frequency or microwave telemetry networks.

EEO Statement

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.