Instrumentation Technician II

Orange County Sanitation District; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Sanitation District is seeking an Instrumentation Technician II in Fountain Valley, CA. You will perform maintenance, calibration, and repair of process control instrumentation and related equipment, including control systems and diagnostic activities.

The role requires 3 years' experience, a high school diploma or GED with instrumentation training, and a California driver’s license. Ability to source parts, install, calibrate, and test equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by instrumentation training.
• Three (3) years of experience maintaining, calibrating, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing process control instruments.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, install, troubleshoot, and repair process control instrumentation and related equipment.
• Modify control systems and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, microprocessor-based, and pneumatic components.
• Install and repair components such as VFDs, control panels, PLCs, and DCS.
• Coordinate repairs with other divisions as needed.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

I&C systems

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED with instrumentation training

Tools

Beamex Field Calibrator

Beamex Communicator

Maximo/CMMS

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Description

Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect

We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.

Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving

We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.

Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability

We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.

Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning

We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.

Safety

We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.

Instrumentation Technician II

Under general supervision, performs increasingly complex maintenance, calibration, and repair of process control instrumentation and related equipment; implements additions or modifications to control systems; troubleshoots and repairs electrical, electronic, microprocessor-based, and pneumatic and mechanical process control components; and performs duties as assigned.

The Instrumentation Technician II identifies, isolates, and diagnoses equipment failures using a variety of test equipment. The position collects, organizes, and analyzes data and information; creates, reviews, and edits P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, electrical schematics and diagrams, and control program logic. Additional duties include installing, modifying, and reprogramming process control components such as variable frequency drives, control panels, cables, programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, and related control system equipment.

This position requires knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods, materials, and tools used in the installation, troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration, and repair of process control instrumentation. Areas of work may include engine controls, emissions controls, governor controls, exciters, and engine/generator monitoring systems. The Instrumentation Technician II assists with sourcing and installing parts, equipment, piping, and wiring in accordance with design specifications; calibrates instruments; tests systems; corrects equipment failures; and coordinates work and repairs with other divisions as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training or coursework such as relevant trade school in instrumentation technology or a related field.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience maintaining, calibrating, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical process control instruments.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Desired

• Knowledge of instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems’ calibration and maintenance with conventional/best-practice/industry-standard methods, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
• ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) certification or successful completion of an I&C formal apprenticeship and/or accredited training program.
• Effective and efficient troubleshooting and repair skills with extensive experience in I&C systems related to wastewater/chemical processing, electrical power generation with internal combustion engines, generators, and emissions monitoring, PLC/SCADA/DCS, and industrial control networking systems.
• Ability to create, process, and review field data and other technical documentation to produce reports/analyses, proficiently use computer applications, such as MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, and IBM Maximo/CMMS, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with Beamex Field Calibrator and Communicator.

Hiring Salary Range: $54.79 - $60.41/Hour

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Tuesday, December 8th, 2026; 5:00 P.M.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobility to work in and around wastewater treatment plants, pump/lift stations, and related utility systems and facilities; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various OC San sites, projects, and/or meetings.
• Perform moderate to heavy physical work; to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 51 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
• Possible entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment and protective safety equipment.
• Vision to inspect and operate equipment.
• Field work requiring frequent walking