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RO Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Suez Water Technologies & Solutions
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
4545 Patent Road (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025
Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

As an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Technician at Veolia, you will be responsible for the installation,

calibration, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and control systems that monitor and regulate

water, wastewater, and industrial processes. You'll ensure the reliability and performance of critical

systems in alignment with safety, environmental, and company standards.

Key Characteristics

  • Install, test, and calibrate a variety of field instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analytical)
  • Troubleshoot and repair control systems including PLCs and automated valve systems
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and control systems
  • Assist in control system upgrades and integration of new process instrumentation

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Reads and interprets technical documentation such as P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and equipment manuals
  • Develops and/or redline P&IDs, electrical drawings/schematics, control documents, and transfer lists
  • Maintains accurate maintenance and calibration records
  • Work closely with operations, electrical, and mechanical teams to support plant performance and reliability
  • Ensure all work is conducted safely and complies with Veolia's EHS policies and regulatory requirements
  • Troubleshoot and install new equipment as required
  • Work with the Production Manager, the Membrane Supervisor, and the COE team on NSC plant projects
  • Set-up and troubleshoot Ethernet based networks to allow connectivity for remote monitoring and/or remote support
  • Assist service team in troubleshooting mobile equipment turns
  • Other duties as required

The job description is not designed to capture all the employee's responsibilities but is intended to capture essential functions of the role. Responsibilities may change over time and may be assigned at any time.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems
  • Proficiency in PLC and SAP systems
  • Familiarity with loop tuning, process control strategies, and calibration procedures
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • 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

Education & Experience

Required:

  • Associate's degree or technical diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Automation, or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial instrumentation/control, preferably in water, wastewater, or environmental services
  • Working experience and understanding of fieldbus networks (Controlnet, Devicenet, Foundation Fieldbus)
  • Demonstrated skills and experience regarding the training of others and development of automation training programs

Preferred:

  • Ideal candidates will possess 2+ years' experience minimum as a trainer
  • Experience with ALLEN BRADLEY and FANUC preferred
  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
  • OSHA 10/30 certification
  • Confined Space and Lockout/Tagout trained

Working Conditions

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work at heights or in confined spaces
  • Exposure to various weather conditions and industrial environments
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to travel in support of domestic and international trips; anticipated travel up to 5%
  • Please Note: This role requires the selected candidate to report to theNorfolk Service Center daily
Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger

communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder

and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we

also offer competitive benefits that include:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
  • Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not

sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a

current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and

candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.

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

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