Water Technology Support Specialist II

Town of Marana; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Marana seeks a Water Technology Support Specialist II to support SCADA, telemetry, and industrial control systems within the Water Department. Responsibilities include installation, troubleshooting, and system integration to ensure safe and reliable operation of water infrastructure.

Associate's degree and at least one year of hands-on related experience are required; some experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley hardware and industrial networking is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; relevant experience may substitute.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA, telemetry, and control systems.
• Knowledge of NEC and industrial wiring standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems including power distribution and relays.
• Perform panel layout, wiring, and terminations for SCADA/telemetry panels.
• Install/maintain radio comms equipment and low-voltage power systems.
• Troubleshoot power losses, blown fuses, grounding issues, and signal noise.
• Support SCADA with device commissioning, tag verification, I/O checkout, and diagnostics.

Skills

SCADA

Telemetry

Control systems

Electrical safety

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Stratix switches

Industrial networking

Field instrumentation

Job description

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Water Technology Support Specialist II

The Town of Marana is seeking a Water Technology Support Specialist II to work in the Water Department to provide hands‑on support for SCADA, telemetry, and industrial control systems with a strong emphasis on installation, troubleshooting, and system integration. This position requires the ability to work across a range of voltages, ensuring safe, code‑compliant, and reliable operation of water and wastewater infrastructure systems.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Expected Hiring Range

$25.52 - $31.27

• Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Salary Range: $25.52 - $37.01

• Installs, wires, and troubleshoots electrical and control systems including:

• Power distribution.
• Control circuits.
• Power supplies, relays, contactors, and protective devices.

• Performs panel layout, wiring, and terminations for SCADA and telemetry panels in accordance with NEC and industry standards. Installs and connects field instrumentation (flow meters, level transmitters, pressure sensors, analyzers), including proper signal wiring (4-20mA, discrete I/O, communication wiring).
• Installs and maintains radio communication equipment, antennas, and associated low‑voltage power systems, including grounding and surge protection.
• Troubleshoots electrical and control system issues including:

• Loss of power
• Blown fuses/breakers
• Grounding issues
• Signal noise/interference
• Failed devices or wiring faults

• Performs SCADA system support including:

• Device commissioning
• Tag verification
• I/O checkout
• Hardware diagnostics

• Supports industrial networking equipment including switches, radios, and remote I/O systems.
• Reads and interprets electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and P&ID’s.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on SCADA panels, RTU’s, and field equipment.
• Assists in design review and implementation of new control panels, and systems upgrades.
• Maintains documentation, asset records, and panel drawings.
• Perform installation and maintenance of radio infrastructure using a bucket truck at ˜40FT.
• Participates in 24/7 on‑call rotation.

• Associate's degree (relevant experience may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis).
• Minimum one year of hands‑on experience in related field.
  • Relevant experience includes the following:

• Control panel wiring and troubleshooting
• SCADA, telemetry, or control systems environments

• Demonstrated experience working with AC/DC power systems
• Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Field instrumentation and signal wiring (4-20mA, digital I/O)

• Ability to safely troubleshoot energized systems using proper PPE and procedures

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a pre‑employment physical and a 25-pound lift test
• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Ability to pass both Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in science, technology, industrial automation, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in water/wastewater SCADA systems.

• Experience with Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) systems (hardware, diagnostics, integration, no programming).
• Experience with industrial radio and telemetry systems.
• Strong working knowledge of:

• Allen-Bradley Stratix switches.
• Industrial networking fundamentals.

• Experience building or modifying control panels.Knowledge of NEC, as it applies to industrial control panels.
• Experience with:
  • VFD’s, soft starts, overload control modules and other motor control systems.
  • Instrument calibration and commissioning.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov

ph [phone] / fx [phone]

QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact

Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / [e-mail]

The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.