Water Technology Support Specialist II (Instrument Controls Technician)

Town of Marana; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Marana seeks a Water Technology Support Specialist II in the Water Department to support SCADA, telemetry, and industrial control systems, with emphasis on installation, troubleshooting, and system integration. The role spans voltages and requires safe, code‑compliant operation of water and wastewater infrastructure.

Office location in Marana, AZ. The position offers a competitive benefits package and an on‑call rotation; include a pre‑employment physical and background checks.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in science, technology, industrial automation, or related field.
• Minimum one year hands-on experience in related field.
• Experience with SCADA, telemetry, or control systems environments.
• Knowledge of NEC and industrial control panels.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot energized systems with PPE.
• Valid Arizona Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and troubleshoot electrical/control systems incl. power distribution, relays, and protection devices.
• Perform panel layout, wiring, and terminations for SCADA/telemetry panels.
• Install/maintain radio comms equipment and low-voltage power systems.
• Troubleshoot power loss, blown fuses, grounding issues, signal noise, faults.
• Support SCADA with device commissioning, tag verification, I/O checkout.
• Read schematics, P&IDs, and maintain documentation.
• Work 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Lift up to 25 pounds; pass pre-employment physical.

Skills

Control panel wiring

SCADA/telemetry

AC/DC power systems

Electrical schematics

Field instrumentation

Electrical PPE safety

Industrial networking

Allen-Bradley hardware

Instrument calibration

Education

Associate's degree (relevant experience may substitute)

Preferred: Associate's degree in science/tech/automation

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.

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.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 10/1/2026.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 9/30/2026.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES

All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

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]

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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.