Instrumentation Technician II

Orange County Sanitation District – Instrumentation Technician II

Salary: $54.79 - $66.62 hourly

Location:

Orange County Sanitation District, CA

Job type:
Full-time

Job number: 786

Department:
Operations & Maintenance

Division:
Plant 2 Maintenance

Opening date: 07/07/2026

Closing date: 08/04/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, performs increasingly complex maintenance, calibration, and repair of process control instrumentation and related equipment; implements additions or modifications to control systems; troubleshoots and repairs electrical, electronic, microprocessor-based, pneumatic and mechanical process control components; and performs duties as assigned. The Instrumentation Technician II identifies, isolates and diagnoses equipment failures using a variety of test equipment. The position collects, organizes and analyzes data and information;

creates, reviews and edits P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, electrical schematics and diagrams, and control program logic. Additional duties include installing, modifying, and reprogramming process control components such as variable frequency drives, control panels, cables, programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, and related control system equipment.

Requirements:

Desired:

• Knowledge of instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems’ calibration and maintenance with conventional/best-practice/industry-standard methods, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
• ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) certification or successful completion of an I&C formal apprenticeship and/or accredited training program.
• Effective and efficient troubleshooting and repair skills with extensive experience in I&C systems related to wastewater/chemical processing, electrical power generation with internal combustion engines, generators, and emissions monitoring, PLC/SCADA/DCS, and industrial control networking systems.
• Ability to create, process, and review field data and other technical documentation to produce reports/analyses, proficiently use computer applications such as MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, and IBM Maximo/CMMS, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with Beamex Field Calibrator and Communicator.

• Mobility to work in and around wastewater treatment plants, pump/lift stations and related utility systems and facilities; to sit, stand and walk on level, uneven or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various OC San sites, projects and/or meetings.
• Perform moderate to heavy physical work; to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 51 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
• Possible entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment and protective safety equipment.
• Vision to inspect and operate equipment.
• Field work requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.
• Finger dexterity to operate and repair tools and equipment.

• Field work in and around facilities with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, heights, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust and air contaminants.
• Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies…