Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Job Details
Level:    Experienced
Job Location:    Oxnard CA Corporate Office - OXNARD, CA
Position Type:    Full Time
Salary Range:    $ $48.00 Hourly
Job Shift:    Day

Description

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Join Puretec Industrial Water – Where You Can Make Water Better

Are you skilled in troubleshooting electrical and control systems? Do you enjoy working with PLCs, instrumentation, and automation technology? If solving technical challenges and improving system performance motivates you, this role is an excellent fit.

At Puretec Industrial Water, we're a family-owned company committed to delivering highly purified water solutions for industries that rely on precision and reliability. We support a wide range of industrial applications, from advanced treatment systems to large-scale operations, your work will help keep critical processes running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Program, test, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC- and HMI-based control systems

• Work with platforms such as:

• RSLogix500 / RSLogix5000 / Studio 5000
• FactoryTalk View (ME & SE)
• Connected Components Workbench (or equivalent platforms like Siemens/Schneider/GE)
  
  • Diagnose and repair electrical control circuits (relays, contactors, overloads, 24VDC–480VAC)
  
  • Integrate and configure instrumentation including 0–10V, 4–20mA, resistive signals, Modbus RTU, and BACnet
  
  • Configure industrial networking (IP addresses, gateways, subnetting, Ethernet devices)
  
  • Set up, tune, and troubleshoot VFDs (Danfoss, ABB, PowerFlex, etc.)
  
  • Perform I/O checkout, functional testing, and system commissioning
  
  • Troubleshoot pumps, valves, HVAC/hydronic controls, and process equipment
  
  • Install conduit/sealtight, route control wiring, and penetrate enclosures
  
  • Interpret and work from P&IDs, electrical schematics, and panel layouts
  
  • Assist with control panel design using AutoCAD
  
  • Provide onsite and remote technical support—including occasional after-hours support
  
  • Complete service reports, commissioning documentation, and project records
  
  • Train customers and operators on system functionality
  
  • Participate in site walks and collaborate with engineering and sales to define controls needs
  
  • Research equipment, verify functionality, and source replacement components
  
  • Maintain compliance with safety procedures and company standards

Why You'll Love Working Here

• A chance to work with advanced automation and industrial water treatment controls

• A company culture built on integrity, innovation, and people-first values

• Hands-on, meaningful work where your expertise directly impacts system performance

• Opportunities for professional growth through training and certifications

• A supportive team environment that values collaboration, respect, and technical excellence

What You Bring

• 1+ year of experience in instrumentation, electrical maintenance, or controls-related work

• Strong PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills with a desire to learn new platforms

• Solid understanding of electrical principles, control circuits, VFDs, and MCCs

• Ability to read and apply P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

• Competence with hand tools, power tools, and minor mechanical tasks

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively

• Clear communication skills (written and verbal)

• A professional, customer-focused attitude with a commitment to problem-solving

• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record

• Relevant technical training or certifications are a plus

Your Work Environment

• This is a field-oriented role, expect work in industrial, mechanical, and electrical environments

• Travel required, mostly local to Puretec branches (CA, AZ, TX), with occasional overnight trips

• Active work: standing, climbing, lifting up to 25 lbs, wiring, troubleshooting, and using tools daily

Ready to Join the Puretec Team?

If you love controls, automation, and solving complex problems, this is the job for you Be part of a company that values your skills, supports your growth, and is dedicated to making water better every day.

Apply today and start making water better

The base pay range for this role is what we reasonably expect to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicant's experience.

Qualifications

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