Process-Water Treatment Plant Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Provide electrical and instrumentation expertise that ensures safe reliable operation of the Water Treatment Plant. This role maintains troubleshoots and optimizes WTP electrical power control systems and process instrumentation in alignment with environmental compliance and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Install configure calibrate and troubleshoot pH/ORP turbidity conductivity temperature flow and level instruments (radar/ultrasonic/pressure).
• Maintain final control elements including control valves actuators and chemical dosing skids; tune discrete/continuous loops for flow level and dosing.
• Perform PLC/SCADA I/O diagnostics (digital/analog) assist controls engineers with signal health and document changes/redlines.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC circuits single/threephase systems and 480V MCC equipment.
• Commission and troubleshoot VFDs (480V) soft starts and motor starter circuits; verify proper rotation overload settings and interlocks.
• Execute conduit installations cable routing and terminations for power control and instrumentation; maintain grounding and bonding integrity.
• Support operational reliability of pumps blowers lift stations filters clarifiers RO (if applicable) sumps basins and tanks.
• Respond to upsets with operators; perform rootcause troubleshooting and corrective work.

• Apply LOTOTO and NFPA 70E requirements; select and use appropriate arcflash PPE.
• Maintain instrument accuracy supporting environmental compliance and reporting.
• Perform PMs for instruments drives MCCs and motors; create notifications and work orders; provide clear feedback to planners.
• Keep prints device reports and loop sheets current (redline and asbuilt updates).
• Participation in oncall rotation requiring timely response using the assigned oncall phone.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand sit climb stairs and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• Must be able to see hear and communicate clearly to perform work safely.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Work performed in a surfacemine water treatment environment including exposure to varying temperatures humidity water and chemical conditions.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat safety glasses hearing protection steeltoe boots FR clothing gloves and respirator when necessary.
• Must be able to navigate uneven terrain confined spaces and elevated work areas as required by the job.

Qualifications :

• Proven LOTOTO NFPA 70E arcflash PPE and practical NEC understanding.
• Proficiency reading/using electrical and instrumentation prints; wiring motor starter circuits; conduit installs (offsets/saddles); and terminating control/instrument cables.
• Handson mastery with WTP instrumentation: pH/ORP turbidity conductivity temperature flow and level (radar/ultrasonic/pressure); experience with device communicators (SMT70 or equivalent).
• Experience with 480V VFDs (commissioning and troubleshooting) soft starts acrosstheline starters.
• PLC/SCADA familiarity for I/O diagnostics (no programming required).
• Competence with control valves and modulating valves; loop tuning.
• CMMS proficiency (Pronto) for notifications work orders and feedback.
• Valid drivers license; ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Fiber optic termination/troubleshooting; OTDR basics where SCADA uses fiber.
• Complex PLC/I/O drawings and disciplined redlining practices.
• MV VFD boardlevel diagnostics; device report uploads.
• Fiber fusion splicing; advanced radar tank mapping.

Additional Information :

WHATS ON OFFER:

• Competitive Pay  quarterly performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health vision and dental insurance 401K and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte NC and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity please contact us at

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time