Lead Instrumentation Technician – SCADA & Controls

American Water Works Association; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax Water is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technician under limited supervision to support the Instrumentation Supervisor. The role plans and coordinates daily activities, leads technicians in installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of instrumentation and control systems across water facilities.

The candidate will analyze instrument failures, utilize test equipment, and calibrate complex control equipment while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Two year Trade School diploma/certification in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related field.
• Journeyman’s Electrical License or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with departmental programs and coordinate daily activities of instrumentation technicians.
• Perform installation, maintenance, testing and repair of instrumentation & control systems.
• Maintain SCADA and plant computer systems and coordinate with OT Analysts.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electronics

Process control

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Reading schematics

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree or two-year technical diploma in instrumentation/electronics

Journeyman Electrical License

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Fairfax Water is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technician under limited supervision to support the Instrumentation Supervisor. The role plans and coordinates daily activities, leads technicians in installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of instrumentation and control systems across water facilities.

The candidate will analyze instrument failures, utilize test equipment, and calibrate complex control equipment while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.