Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician 1

Overview

Are you passionate about technology and ready to make a real impact in your community?

Highlands Ranch Water is looking for a motivated Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician to join our team and help operate the advanced systems that keep our water and wastewater operations running smoothly. In this role, you'll perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks to include but not limited to calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment used in the collection, transportation, storage and processing of water and wastewater. Introductory programming of computerized process control equipment such as PLCs and SCADA system devices. Maintain integrity of the SCADA system, in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary tasks for corrective and preventive maintenance on instrumentation, electronic & electrical operating & control systems
• Install and set up new equipment with moderate supervision
• Stay current on technical issues relative to the position
• Solve electronic system problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents
• Diagnose and repair electrical, power & control systems, varying voltages (from 5V DC to 480V AC) with moderate supervision
• Maintain calibration records for reportable measurements
• Respond to emergency call-outs through a rotating on call system
• Perform work in accordance with safety policies and procedures
• Occasionally perform work in confined spaces, load, unload and transport equipment and personnel in District vehicles to various work sites
• Perform other duties and special assignments, which may be outside the primary areas of employment

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities

Supervision

Works under the direct supervision of the SCADA Supervisors.

Tools and Equipment Used

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday between 8 : 00 a.m. and 4 : 30 p.m. The work schedule may vary based on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings and staffing levels, and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, and overtime hours. This position is part of a 24-hour on-call rotation. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and occasionally smell.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Work Environment

The work environment may include outside weather conditions, exposure to wet and / or humid conditions, proximity to moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes, airborne particles, traffic, and chemicals. Work may occur in hazardous environments (loud noises, confined spaces, electrical, infectious and mechanical hazards).

Selection Guidelines

Candidates must be at least 18 years old. Formal application, rating of education and experience; panel interviews and reference checks; job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed are illustrations and omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change by the employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Highlands Ranch Water is dedicated to the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants based on race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

About Us

Highlands Ranch Water has provided water and wastewater services to Highlands Ranch residential and commercial customers for more than three decades. We strive to ensure that our water resources are used wisely and optimize surface water use.

Benefits

We prioritize your well-being and work / life balance by offering outstanding benefits :

Application Information

Pre-employment screening includes background check, substance screening and motor vehicle record check. Posting closes on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Submit applications at HighlandsRanch.org / apply or, if viewing this posting from our career center, click Apply below.

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