Instrumentation and Controls Technician

About the Position

Instrumentation and Controls Technician

San Jose, CA, United States

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.

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.

Requirements

• Preferred Skills:

  • 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.

• 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).

We Offer

• Compensation: $38.00-$40.50 per hour.
• Benefits:
  • 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

About the Company

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.

Veolia values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. Join a company that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Ready to transition your technical expertise into a rewarding customer-facing career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!