Instrumentation Technician II - Controls & SCADA

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Water seeks an Instrumentation Technician II to maintain and troubleshoot electronic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation across critical water systems. You will diagnose telemetry and PLC/SCADA issues, install upgrades, and support control systems, working in person at multiple DC facilities.

Strong schematic reading and safety compliance are essential to succeed. Requirements include six years in the water/wastewater field with instrumentation experience, a high school

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience related to water/wastewater industry maintenance, inclusive of two (2) years in instrumentation/measurement.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, process control schematics, P&ID and ladder logic diagrams.
• Experience using test equipment and computers to diagnose control system problems.
• Valid motor vehicle license and DC Water vehicle endorsement or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Develops and institutes procedures for routine and emergency repairs of control systems.
• Establishes QA and safety procedures per standards and specifications.
• Diagnoses and repairs equipment from major assembly to component level; supports PLC/SCADA systems.
• Serves as liaison with DC Water staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Sets up and maintains SCADA systems, radios, and process control automation.
• Operates and maintains related computer equipment and networked systems.
• Complies with safety rules and reports issues to supervision.
• On-call duties and potential overtime/holidays/weekends as required.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Process control schematics

P&ID diagrams

Ladder logic

Troubleshooting with test equipment

PLC/SCADA knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

SCADA equipment

Job description

DC Water seeks an Instrumentation Technician II to maintain and troubleshoot electronic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation across critical water systems. You will diagnose telemetry and PLC/SCADA issues, install upgrades, and support control systems, working in person at multiple DC facilities.

Strong schematic reading and safety compliance are essential to succeed. Requirements include six years in the water/wastewater field with instrumentation experience, a high school