Water & Wastewater Field Commissioning Technician

Lever, Inc.; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Controls is seeking a Field Service Technician to lead on-site commissioning and startup activities for water and wastewater control projects in the SoCal region. You’ll install, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation, VFDs, PLCs, and motor controls, documenting startup activities thoroughly.

The role is predominantly on-site (about 90%), with some time at the Temecula office, and requires travel, overnight stays, and a 24/7 on-call rotation. Safety and quality drive every task.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to travel through the SoCal Territory, stay overnight, and participate in 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Degree preferred, or high school diploma/GED with relevant experience.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret safety, maintenance, and operating procedures; understand AC/DC voltage and DC current measurement.

Responsibilities

• Configures parameters and troubleshoots VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives).
• Troubleshoots instrumentation and control systems using electrical ladder schematics.
• Calibrates, traces, and corrects control loop malfunctions; documents failure rates on specified equipment.
• Verifies accuracy of gauges and measuring instruments; documents readings and failures.
• Start-up commissioning of pump/motor controls; loop checks from field to monitoring devices.
• Inspect/commission/calibrate instrumentation (Pressure/Level/Flow) and analytical sensors.

Skills

Driver's license

Travel flexibility

Communication

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Digital multimeters

Power tools

Safety equipment

Profibus qualification

Job description

Tesco Controls is seeking a Field Service Technician to lead on-site commissioning and startup activities for water and wastewater control projects in the SoCal region. You’ll install, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation, VFDs, PLCs, and motor controls, documenting startup activities thoroughly.

The role is predominantly on-site (about 90%), with some time at the Temecula office, and requires travel, overnight stays, and a 24/7 on-call rotation. Safety and quality drive every task.