Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Veolia Environnement SA
  • San Jose, CA
  • $38–$40.50 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with

nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Veolia Group

designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource

regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of

experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water

scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more

sustainable future.

The Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Specialist is a high-level technical role that bridges the

gap between field maintenance and system engineering. This individual is a subject matter expert

responsible for the design, integration, and advanced troubleshooting of complex electrical and

automated control systems within the plant. Unlike a standard technician, the Specialist leads capital

projects, authors technical documentation, and develops PLC/SCADA logic while remaining "hands-on"

for critical plant repairs and commissioning.

Key Characteristics

  • Systems Thinking: Ability to design integrated control loops and understand the "big picture" of plant water treatment functions
  • Advanced Problem-Solving: Capability to resolve chronic equipment issues through root-cause analysis and logic modifications
  • Leadership without Management: Acts as a technical lead for contractors and junior technicians during plant outages and system upgrades
  • High-Stakes Decision Quality: Makes critical decisions regarding system architecture and safety protocols to ensure 24/7 operational efficiency

Duties & Responsibilities

  • System Design & Integration: Author and modify technical drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics for new plant installations or equipment repositioning
  • Advanced Programming: Design, program, and configure PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems (primarily Allen-Bradley) to optimize plant processes
  • Complex Electrical Work: Execute high-level electrical tasks including wiring, power distribution, and the layout of new metering and signaling devices
  • Project Commissioning: Lead the commissioning of new mobile equipment and fixed plant facilities, ensuring all instrumentation meets business and regulatory specifications
  • Lifecycle Documentation: Prepare comprehensive system design diagrams, maintenance reports, and "as-built" documentation for the facility
  • Safety & Compliance Leadership: Set the standard for OSHA and environmental safety compliance, including the development of spill response and arc flash protocols)
  • Emergency Technical Support: Provide expert-level response to plant emergency repairs that exceed the scope of standard technician capabilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Preferred:

  • Expertise in Control Theory: Deep knowledge of analog/digital integrated circuits and modern electronics technology
  • Industrial Networking: Proficiency in configuring communication protocols between field devices, PLCs, and SCADA systems
  • Regulatory Mastery: Advanced knowledge of water industry regulations, OSHA standards, and National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Physical Dexterity: Ability to perform physical duties including lifting 50lbs, climbing, and working in various weather conditions at industrial sites

Compensation: $38.00-$40.50

Qualifications:

  • Associate Degree or Diploma in Electronic Engineering/Technology or a related field
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in process control (exceeding the standard 5-year requirement)

Preferred:

  • Proven Project Leadership experience and relevant professional certifications (e.g., ISA CCST or Journeyman Electrician License)
  • Relevant certifications
  • Experience in the water industry
  • Proven project leadership experience in this domain
  • Ability and willingness to work in various weather conditions (indoor / outdoor)
  • Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, working at elevated heights, and manual dexterity
  • Ability and willingness to work in industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
  • Ability and willingness to travel (10%) for install and repair if needed
  • Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends based on business demand

Why Veolia?

  • Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect.

  • You''ll receive comprehensive technical and commercial training, direct mentorship from experienced Account Managers, and a clear pathway to Account Manager promotion with direct account responsibilities.

Career Development Path:

  • This position is designed as a stepping stone to Account Manager, where you''ll assume direct customer responsibility and independent account management upon demonstrating commercial excellence.

Ready to transition your technical expertise into a rewarding customer-facing career while

making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!

  • Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

  • AD&D Insurance

  • Disability Insurance

  • Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of

this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to

applicable law.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will

not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have

a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes

and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration

to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Jose, CA
Salary$38–$40.50 Per Hour

Skills

  • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Communications Protocolsunmatched
  • Community Supportunmatched
  • Consumer Promotionsunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Digital Circuitsunmatched
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electrical Wiringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Electronic Engineeringunmatched
  • Electronicsunmatched
  • Emergency Responseunmatched
  • Energy Managementunmatched
  • Environmental Complianceunmatched
  • Fixed Plant/Equipmentunmatched
  • Groundskeepingunmatched
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
  • ISA Standardsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Integrated Circuits (ICs)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Manual Dexterityunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Mobile Plant/Equipmentunmatched
  • National Electrical Codeunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Project Commissioningunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
  • System Architectureunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Waste Managementunmatched
  • Water Treatmentunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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