Instrumentation Process Control Coordinator I

Job Description Summary

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5475 - Instrumentation Process Control Coordinator I

Salary Grade: 12

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $26.38 - $31.65 Per Hour

Full Range: $26.38 - $36.93 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The first review of applications will be on 4/4/2025.

The Instrumentation Process Control Coordinator I position is responsible for supporting the efficient and reliable operations of our wastewater treatment plant instrumentation systems, as well as responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting process control systems including PLC’s, HMI interfaces, sensors, meters, and other field instrumentation.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Installs, calibrates, maintains, and repairs electronic instruments, sensors, flow meters, pressure transducers, and other field devices;
• Maintains and troubleshoots PLC’s, HMI’s, and automated process control systems to ensure seamless operation;
• Conducts diagnostics and data analysis to identify trends, optimize performance, and troubleshoot system inefficiencies;
• Maintains communication networks, including radio and wireless systems, for remote process monitoring and control;
• Develops and executes preventative and predictive maintenance programs for process control equipment and instrumentation;
• Ensures compliance with safety protocols, operational standards, and regulatory requirements;
• Maintains detailed records of maintenance activities, configurations, and system modifications;
• Collaborates with engineers, operators, and technicians to support system upgrades and process improvements.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in electronics technology instrumentation and process control or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of experience in the installation, calibration and maintenance of field instrumentation equipment and/or process control loops.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Or

One year of experience with Pima County in an Instrumentation Process Control Specialist or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment performing repair, maintenance, installation, operation or calibration of electronic instrumentation or industrial /laboratory process controls and instrumentation and working knowledge of PLC operation, networking, and troubleshooting.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your

application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in industrial instrumentation and process control, preferably in wastewater treatment or a similar environment.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, and automated control systems.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting along with experience in industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Hart, Bluetooth, Ethernet/IP).
• Minimum one (1) year experience reading panel drawings, electrical schematics, and P&ID drawings.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with RF/telemetry, networked radios, and microwave radio system.
• Experience with/knowledge of sensor calibration, process optimization, and regulatory compliance.
  
  

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions require on-call rotations. Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious disease, asbestos or wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: All positions require sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina, and balance to allow for standing, walking, sitting, grasping and manipulation of objects, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders. All positions require regular or occasional crawling, kneeling, squatting, lifting/carrying objects up to fifty pounds, pushing and pulling of objects up to seventy-five pounds, and the ability to properly don and doff fall protection to enter and work in confined spaces. Essential to this position is corrected or sufficient vision; the ability to see, read and interpret written information, manuals, gauges, etc., including distinguishing various colors. Also essential to this position is corrected or sufficient hearing; the ability to hear and comprehend voice communications in-person, over a radio and phone, and to hear operating equipment.

Working Conditions: All positions require the operation of machinery, powered industrial equipment and motor vehicles. All positions require outdoor work, including during inclement and hot weather, and exposure to waterborne pathogens/agents, hazardous materials and gases, water hazards and wet/slippery surfaces, odors, fumes, humidity, dirt, dust, traffic hazards, venomous pests, uneven surfaces, and electric arc flash potential.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.