Instrumentation & Control Technician

Company: Gulf Coast Water Authority
Location: La Marque
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing electronic and instrumentation support and analysis necessary for the operation and maintenance of all instruments and controls in the Canal, Industrial, and Municipal Divisions located in Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Install, maintain, repair, test & calibrate instrumentation, communication, and SCADA devices that record, indicate, transmit, control, and regulate level, flow, pressure, temperature, position, and any other control status. • Install, maintain, repair, test, and calibrate analytical analyzers such as turbidity, pH, conductivity, and others for use in the treatment and quality control of the process. • Read and interpret wiring diagrams, loops, and logic, along with a basic understanding of mechanical drawings and equipment specifications. • Trench and install conduit. • Install barriers, sump pumps, and associated temporary equipment to perform work at a job site. • Estimate labor, materials, and supplies necessary to complete projects. • Perform necessary setup and cleanup of work before and after job execution. • Create and modify assets, time, material, and job execution in the Asset Management System • Fault analysis of PLC-based system up to the PLC with the ability to progress into troubleshooting control logic and making control logic modifications. • Provide SCADA support and maintenance. • Implements and provides preventive maintenance on all instruments, meters, and SCADA • Maintains all warning signals and alarms. • Configure, Install, and Troubleshoot Various Communication Protocols and equipment ( MODBUS RTU, MODBUS TCP, ETC.) • Ensure all external customers, vendors, contractors, government regulators & members of the public relationships are maintained on a professional and productive basis. • Interact with organization team members and other departments in a professional manner • Contribute to a safe work environment by following the Authority’s safety rules, guidelines, and procedures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT • The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color. • The work is typically performed in a water treatment plant or a remote location, outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment. QUALIFICATIONS/PREFERRED SKILLS • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the basic principles relevant to the duties of the position, with a certificate/diploma from an accredited technical school, or military electrical/electronic training. Field experience in an industrial/Municipal environment preferred. • Skill in the use of typical instrumentation tools such as HART communicators, multi-meters, and calibration equipment. • The ability to diagnose instrumentation problems up to the PLC is required. PLC Logic Programming and troubleshooting are preferred. • Knowledge of Instrumentation principles. • Skill in reading and interpreting diagrams and prints. • Skill in the use of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic testing equipment and calibration. • Skill in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. • Solid foundation in basic math. • High-level understanding & competency in utilizing a wide variety of software & computer applications, including MS Office, Outlook, and other applications specific to the job (Pacware, Schneider Control Expert, Siemens Simatic PDM knowledge is preferred). • Attention to detail, collaboration skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask. • Self-starter and able to work on their own. • Skill in oral & written communication. • Understand and carry out verbal and written directions. • High School /GED diploma required. • Valid Driver’s License OTHER DUTIES This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Keywords: Gulf Coast Water Authority, Port Arthur , Instrumentation & Control Technician, Engineering , La Marque, Texas