Instrument and Controls Technician - Veolia WTS

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a global leader in water recovery, treatment and reuse. We design, supply and service a variety of water systems and monitoring equipment in industries ranging from pharmaceutical to food and beverage applications, and from microelectronic ultrapure water to municipal water treatment and industrial wastewater. We are one of the world's leading manufacturers of total organic carbon (TOC) analyzers and corresponding certified reference materials. Our innovative endotoxin analyzer is the latest addition to our growing portfolio of analytical instruments. We strive to provide not only superior technology and design, but also excellent quality, service and application support.

Summary:
As an Instrumentation and Controls Technician in the Norfolk Service Center Membrane
Department, you will be primarily responsible for the setup, implementation, and troubleshooting of control systems, and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine-Interface stations, SCADA or other control systems for water treatment equipment. In this role, the INC technician will report directly to the Production Manager and will support NSC Plant and Membrane department operations. The INC technician will be asked to assist in the training and development of other technicians on topics related to programming and automation. Additionally, this INC technician could be periodically called on to assist with field operations both onsite and remotely. Anticipated travel is less than 5%.

What you will be responsible for:

• Utilize design documents including Control Logic Diagrams, Shutdown Keys, Loop Diagrams, Instrument Indices, Setpoint Lists, DCS and PLC Design documents to commission and troubleshoot control systems.
• Develop and/or redline P&IDs, electrical drawings/schematics, control documents, and transfer lists.
• Perform control system factory acceptance tests with Clients and client-designated representatives.
• Work cross-functionally between engineering and service teams
• Setup and troubleshoot Ethernet based networks to allow connectivity for remote monitoring and/or remote support.
• Assist service team in troubleshooting mobile equipment turns.
• Work with others in developing their ability to troubleshoot and service equipment.
• Assist the plant in overcoming technical issues and reporting them.
• Assist the production manager in maintaining plant PLC and automated systems.
• Troubleshoot and install new equipment as required.
• Work with the Production Manager, the Membrane Supervisor, and the COE team on NSC plant projects.
• Other duties as required.

What will you bring to the table:

• Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or 5 years’ experience designing and commissioning instrumentation and control equipment in power plants, chemical process facilities, petroleum refineries or wastewater treatment plants
• Or associates degree in Electronics or Controls with 3 years’ field experience in troubleshooting, commissioning DCS, PLC or SCADA Control Systems.
• Ability to travel in support of domestic and international trips; anticipated travel up to 5%
• Working experience and understanding of fieldbus networks (Controlnet, Devicenet, Foundation Fieldbus)
• 2 yrs of water treatment systems and equipment. UF, RO, EDR, EDI, Ion Exchange, pumps, motors, FDA, filtration, and chemical feed systems experience preferred.

Desired:

• Self-motivated, quick to deliver and a team player
• Effective problem solving skills
• Demonstrated dedication to safety
• An accomplished communicator, able to produce expert technical papers, publications, and design reports
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and remotely with project teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet all customer site requirements
• Training skills are strongly preferred

Please Note: must live in Hampton Roads and report to Norfolk Service Center daily.

What will you enjoy from working with us?

• Recognition for your hard work and achievements!
• Opportunity for new challenges! We are growing!
• Competitive pay and benefits including 401k!
• Paid training!
• Strong leadership team!
• An organization that gives back
• An award-winning organization that you will be proud to work for!

If you can demonstrate your extraordinary successes in the areas above, then we
would love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume. Offers are contingent upon passing all background checks,
drug screen, criminal check and professional reference checks.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.