NEOGOV · 6 days ago
Instrumentation and Control Technician
City of San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$97K/yr - $117K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides innovative software solutions for public sector organizations. They are seeking an Instrumentation and Control Technician to install, test, adjust, modify, and maintain various electronic and control systems for water and wastewater treatment processes. The role involves troubleshooting and programming logic controllers, as well as performing mathematical computations to calibrate instruments.
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Responsibilities
Install, test, adjust, modify and maintain digital and analog circuitry, microprocessor-controlled devices, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency devices, electric valve actuators, process control equipment, telemetry devices, sensors, and controllers on a wide variety of water and wastewater treatment process instruments and devices
Write, modify and test complex relay ladder logic or function block instruction sequences in the form of computer programs to monitor and control water or wastewater treatment processes
Operate computer terminals, portable programming units or other complex electronic test equipment to analyze and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems
Perform mathematical computations to calibrate instruments and determine values of inputs and outputs in computer programs
Maintain records of work performed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
One year of full-time experience performing all phases of journey-level electronics technician work, which MUST include diagnosing, repairing, and programming logic controllers at a water or wastewater treatment plant or industrial production plant
Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or Industrial Automation and Instrumentation Apprenticeship Program
Four years of full-time experience assembling, installing, maintaining, and calibrating microprocessor-based control equipment, electronic instrumentation and control equipment (e.g., distributive control systems or programmable logic controllers), security systems, video cameras, access control systems, or telemetry equipment which MUST include two years of full-time troubleshooting and repair experience of electronic control systems and electrical equipment used in industrial process automation
A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of hire
Employees must be able to pass a Respirator Fit Test for entry into confined spaces and chlorine environments and pass confined space entry training within six months from date of hire
Employees must also agree to remain clean-shaven to safely use a self-contained breathing apparatus, an air-purifying respirator, or an on-line air system
Preferred
Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and/or Distributed Control System (DCS) environments
Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment facilities and conveyance systems
Experience in programming and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Experience in maintaining distributed control systems
International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level 2 Certification
California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical and Instrumentation Technologist Grade 2 Certification
Benefits
Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City’s Police Academy, will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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