Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Company 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.

Job Description

As an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Technician at Veolia, you will be responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and control systems that monitor and regulate water, wastewater, and industrial processes. You'll ensure the reliability and performance of critical systems in alignment with safety, environmental, and company standards.

Key Characteristics

Install, test, and calibrate a variety of field instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analytical)

Troubleshoot and repair control systems including PLCs and automated valve systems

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and control systems

Assist in control system upgrades and integration of new process instrumentation

Duties & Responsibilities

Reads and interprets technical documentation such as P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and equipment manuals

Develops and/or redline P&IDs, electrical drawings/schematics, control documents, and transfer lists

Maintains accurate maintenance and calibration records

Work closely with operations, electrical, and mechanical teams to support plant performance and reliability

Ensure all work is conducted safely and complies with Veolia's EHS policies and regulatory requirements

Troubleshoot and install new equipment as required

Work with the Production Manager, the Membrane Supervisor, and the COE team on NSC plant projects

Set-up and troubleshoot Ethernet based networks to allow connectivity for remote monitoring and/or remote support

Assist service team in troubleshooting mobile equipment turns

Other duties as required

The job description is not designed to capture all the employee's responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functions of the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems

Proficiency in PLC and SAP systems

Familiarity with loop tuning, process control strategies, and calibration procedures

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Utilize design documents including Control Logic Diagrams, Shutdown Keys, Loop Diagrams,

Instrument Indices, Setpoint Lists, DCS and PLC Design documents to commission and troubleshoot control systems

Education & Experience Required:

Associate's degree or technical diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Automation, or a related field

Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial instrumentation/control, preferably in water, wastewater, or environmental services

Working experience and understanding of fieldbus networks (Controlnet, Devicenet, Foundation Fieldbus)

Demonstrated skills and experience regarding the training of others and development of automation training programs

Preferred:

Ideal candidates will possess 2+ years' experience minimum as a trainer

Experience with ALLEN BRADLEY and FANUC preferred

ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)

OSHA 10/30 certification

Confined Space and Lockout/Tagout trained

Working Conditions

Frequently required to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work at heights or in confined spaces

Exposure to various weather conditions and industrial environments

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to travel in support of domestic and international trips; anticipated travel up to 5%

Please Note: This role requires the selected candidate to report to the Norfolk Service Center daily

Additional Information

At Veolia, 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. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive benefits that include:

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

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

VWTS 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 VWTS, and no fee will be due.

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

Permanent