PLC & HMI Controls Technician for Water Treatment

Aquatech; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aquatech seeks an Instrument and Controls Technician for its Pasadena, TX service center. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on troubleshooting electrical equipment, PLC/HMI maintenance, calibration, and coordination with subcontractors.

You will support water treatment assets and mobile equipment, ensuring safe operations and accurate maintenance records. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience, water treatment plant exposure, and strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in instrumentation and controls.
• Experience with water treatment systems and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, valves, sensors, and VFDs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting of electrical equipment such as motors, variable frequency drives, motorized valves, etc.
• Continuity, Megger, or ground fault testing
• Maintenance of Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI for machine-mounted controls
• Calibration of instruments, analyzers, and valve positioners
• Advice on spare parts maintenance and inventory
• Prepare calibration and maintenance reports
• Coordinate with subcontractors for any work needing an outside contractor
• Housekeeping duties as needed
• Be the electrical maintenance lead and schedule preventative maintenance on all electrical and electronic components in the facility and the rental assets.

Skills

Troubleshoot PLCs & HMI

Instrumentation & control

Rotating equipment monitoring

Customer communication

Multi-task planning

Reading & comprehension

Attention to detail

Industrial water treatment experience

Hazwoper safety training

Forklift certification

Education

Technical School Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Aquatech seeks an Instrument and Controls Technician for its Pasadena, TX service center. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on troubleshooting electrical equipment, PLC/HMI maintenance, calibration, and coordination with subcontractors.

You will support water treatment assets and mobile equipment, ensuring safe operations and accurate maintenance records. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience, water treatment plant exposure, and strong problem-solving and