SCADA Electrical Instrumentation & Control Specialist

City of Peoria; Sun City CDP (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peoria seeks a skilled technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and commission electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater facilities and remote sites. This role demands strong automation knowledge, PLC/HMI programming, and process instrumentation expertise.

Applicants should have a two-year college program or equivalent, plus 2 years of related experience, with ADEQ Grade 1 certifications within the first year and a valid AZ Class D license.

Qualifications

• Two-year college program, apprenticeship, or equivalent combinations for related knowledge.
• 2 years’ experience in advanced instrumentation and electrical controls technologies.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and troubleshooting up to 12,470 VAC; PLC/HMI software troubleshooting.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, programming, testing, and commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, automation, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Work on water and wastewater treatment plants and remote sites with SCADA hardware/software knowledge.
• Differentiate color spectrum signals and operate in rotating standby shifts approximately every six weeks.

Skills

SCADA systems

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation concepts

Education

Two-year college program

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Knowledge in electrical safety

Tools

PLC software

HMI software

SCADA hardware

Job description

Application Deadline:November 15, 2026Salary Range:Min $35.34 - Mid $39.54 - Max $43.74To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here.Department:Water ServicesMinimum 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.Must have demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety and troubleshooting abilities for voltages up to 12,470 VAC. 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.Tell me more…..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.The ideal candidate for this position will have:A solid understanding of all aspects of automationExperience with PLC and HMI programming via a variety of software applications and strong troubleshooting skillsStrong documentation skills as well as the ability to read and comprehend system drawings, schematic and wiring diagramsA good working knowledge of electrical system repair and maintenanceThe ability to multi-task, which includes working on multiple work orders at once,Excellent customer service skills are also imperative.To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.** 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: Click here to view benefits offered.About PeoriaThe 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 PeoriaWe are PEORIA!Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, AccountableApplication Process:Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at [e-mail] or 623-773-7100.An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.