What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation and Controls Specialist position at Gilbert, Arizona?
We Are Seeking
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Instrumentation & Control Specialist. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The Instrumentation & Control Specialist reports to the Investigations Lieutenant. The primary job duties of this position include:
About You
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
First Review of Applications will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, then every other Wednesday, with a final review on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after the posting close date.
Why Team Gilbert?
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
Do you have a two-year technical certificate or an associate's degree or higher in electronics or a closely related field?
Do you have at least 3 years of experience in electronics, instrumentation, calibration, computerized control systems, programmable logic controllers and installation/repair of electrical equipment?
If you have indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Do you currently possess, or could you obtain an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator and Grade 1 Distribution System Operator certification within (12) months of being hired? If you hold certifications from another state, you are urged to contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality at (602)771-4638 to determine whether Arizona offers reciprocity. Certifications for which Arizona offers reciprocity will be accepted. Additional information about reciprocity is available on the ADEQ's website: http://azdeq.gov/environ/water/dw/opcert.html.
Did you obtain your experience in a municipal water utility or similar environment?
If you indicated in the previous question, you did gain your experience in a municipal water utility system or similar environment, please describe your experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have in electronics?
If you indicated in the previous question that you have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have involving instrumentation?
If you indicated in the previous question that you have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have in computerized control systems?
If you indicated in the previous question that you have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have involving programmable logic controllers?
If you indicated in the previous question that you have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have involving the installation/repair of electrical equipment?
If you indicated in the previous question that you have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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If you have other related experience that has not been covered in any of the previous questions, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Please indicate your level of proficiency with Wonderware programming.
If you indicated in the previous question, you have training and/or experience with Wonderware programming, please describe where you received this training and/or experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Please indicate your level of proficiency with PLC Programming.
If you indicated you do have training and/or experience with PLC programming, please describe where you received this training and/or experience. If not, please enter N/A.
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Do you have any electrical certifications?
If you indicated in the previous question, you do have an electrical certification, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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This position requires availability for overtime and to respond to emergency situations or after-hours as needed. Are you available and able to work overtime and on an emergency basis?
The Following Question Is Strictly Confidential And Will Not Be Made Part Of Your Application For Employment. Preference Status Per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select All That Apply)
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Instrumentation & Control Specialist. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The Instrumentation & Control Specialist reports to the Investigations Lieutenant. The primary job duties of this position include:
- Maintains and repairs various flow and measuring equipment such as ultrasonic magnetic flow meters, temperatures, pH, chlorine, Ozone, fluoride and turbidity analyzers.
- Troubleshoot electrical and control issues as they arise.
- Installs, maintains, and analyzes malfunctions using the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and makes needed repairs.
- Use multi-meter and other instruments to troubleshoot and repair electrical issues.
- Updates computerized maintenance management system to prepare and process work orders and SOPs.
- View the full job description
About You
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
- Associate's degree in electronics or a closely related field or a two-year technical certificate.
- 3 years of experience in electronics, instrumentation, calibration, computerized control systems, programmable logic controllers and installation/repair of electrical equipment, preferably in a water plant environment.
- Must possess or obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license.
- Must possess or obtain both an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator and Grade 1 Distribution System Operator certification within (12) months of being hired.
- Wonderware, iFix, Rockwell, Schneider or similar software certification.
- PLC programming certification and/or electrical certification.
First Review of Applications will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, then every other Wednesday, with a final review on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after the posting close date.
Why Team Gilbert?
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
- Yes
- No
Do you have a two-year technical certificate or an associate's degree or higher in electronics or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least 3 years of experience in electronics, instrumentation, calibration, computerized control systems, programmable logic controllers and installation/repair of electrical equipment?
- Yes
- No
If you have indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
05
Do you currently possess, or could you obtain an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator and Grade 1 Distribution System Operator certification within (12) months of being hired? If you hold certifications from another state, you are urged to contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality at (602)771-4638 to determine whether Arizona offers reciprocity. Certifications for which Arizona offers reciprocity will be accepted. Additional information about reciprocity is available on the ADEQ's website: http://azdeq.gov/environ/water/dw/opcert.html.
- Yes
- No
Did you obtain your experience in a municipal water utility or similar environment?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated in the previous question, you did gain your experience in a municipal water utility system or similar environment, please describe your experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
08
How many years of experience do you have in electronics?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-2
- 2-3
- 3
If you indicated in the previous question that you have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
10
How many years of experience do you have involving instrumentation?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-2
- 2-3
- 3
If you indicated in the previous question that you have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
12
How many years of experience do you have in computerized control systems?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-2
- 2-3
- 3
If you indicated in the previous question that you have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
14
How many years of experience do you have involving programmable logic controllers?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-2
- 2-3
- 3
If you indicated in the previous question that you have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
16
How many years of experience do you have involving the installation/repair of electrical equipment?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-2
- 2-3
- 3
If you indicated in the previous question that you have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
18
If you have other related experience that has not been covered in any of the previous questions, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
19
Please indicate your level of proficiency with Wonderware programming.
- No experience with Wonderware Programming
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
If you indicated in the previous question, you have training and/or experience with Wonderware programming, please describe where you received this training and/or experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
21
Please indicate your level of proficiency with PLC Programming.
- No experience with PLC Programming
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
If you indicated you do have training and/or experience with PLC programming, please describe where you received this training and/or experience. If not, please enter N/A.
23
Do you have any electrical certifications?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated in the previous question, you do have an electrical certification, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
25
This position requires availability for overtime and to respond to emergency situations or after-hours as needed. Are you available and able to work overtime and on an emergency basis?
- Yes
- No
The Following Question Is Strictly Confidential And Will Not Be Made Part Of Your Application For Employment. Preference Status Per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select All That Apply)
- Veteran
- Disabled Veteran
- Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse
- Disabled Person
- Required Question
