SCADA Electrical Instrumentation & Control Specialist

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 4,868,000 - 6,026,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peoria seeks a skilled technician to maintain and optimize electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and SCADA systems at water and wastewater plants and remote sites. You will troubleshoot, program, test, and commission complex automation equipment to ensure reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has a two-year college program or apprenticeship, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of PLC/HMI software, electrical safety, and control system diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Two-year college program or apprenticeship or equivalent knowledge.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in instrumentation and electrical controls.
• Experience with electrical safety and troubleshooting up to 12,470 VAC.
• Experience: PLC and HMI programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, program, test, and commission SCADA/PLC systems.
• Work on electrical, instrumentation, and automation equipment for water and wastewater plants and remote sites.
• Operate and monitor system components, diagnose issues, and document results.
• Read and interpret system drawings and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical controls

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

Two-year college or apprenticeship

Tools

PLC software

HMI software

Job description

Application Deadline

November 15, 2026

Salary Range

Min $35.34 - Mid $39.54 - Max $43.74

Department

Water Services

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Two-year college program, apprenticeship, or equivalent combinations resulting in accumulation of similar knowledge or skills.
• Experience: Must have 2 years’ experience in advanced instrumentation and electrical controls technologies.
• Experience: Must have demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety and troubleshooting abilities for voltages up to 12,470 VAC.
• Experience: Must have demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and develop control system programming including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software.

Physical Demands

Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort.

Licenses and Certifications

• Two (2) Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Certifications within the first year of hire.
• Valid Arizona Class “D” Driver's License.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, programming, testing, and commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, automation, PLC, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater treatment plants and remote sites.

Persons in this position must possess extensive knowledge of complex SCADA software and hardware systems, PLC programming, process instrumentation, industrial communications, and electrical systems, including the ability to switch, troubleshoot, and test voltages up to and including 12,470 VAC.

Employees in this position must be able to differentiate between all colors of the spectrum.

Employees in this position are required to work in a rotating standby detail of approximately one week every six weeks.

Ideal Candidate

• A solid understanding of all aspects of automation
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming via a variety of software applications and strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong documentation skills as well as the ability to read and comprehend system drawings, schematic and wiring diagrams
• A good working knowledge of electrical system repair and maintenance
• The ability to multi-task, which includes working on multiple work orders at once
• Excellent customer service skills are also imperative.

Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program Available To All Eligible Staff

Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program Available To All Eligible Staff

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you! Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria We are PEORIA! Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, Accountable

Our P.E.O.R.I.A values define how we serve

Professional Ethical Open Responsive Innovative Accountable Join Peoria. Serve with purpose and ignite your future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.

The City of Peoria is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Contact

Email: [e-mail] Call: 623-773-7100

Additional Information

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The City of Peoria is a full-service municipality delivering exceptional services by anticipating needs, building partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity.

Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1954, Peoria has grown from a farming town into a thriving city of over 190,000 residents. We’re proud of our history and excited about a future driven by innovation, growth, and connection. Local government is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a difference. Our mission is to foster a culture of productivity, improvement, and excellent service. At Peoria, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, and supported. Our P.E.O.R.I.A. values define how we serve: Professional Ethical Open Responsive Innovative Accountable Join Peoria. Serve with purpose and ignite your future.