Instrumentation and Wells Specialist Lead at Town of Gilbert, AZ
Town of Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Gilbert
About the Department
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity to fill the position of Instrumentation and Wells Specialist Lead. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
As an Instrumentation and Wells Specialist Lead, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Wells Department and Instrumentation & Control team. In this hands-on technical position, you'll be responsible for generating detailed reports, assisting in reviewing construction submittals, and conducting onsite inspections of Wells Department construction projects. Your expertise in electrical troubleshooting and industrial controls will help maintain the integrity and efficiency of our water infrastructure.
This role reports to the Wells Utility Supervisor and is perfect for someone who excels at exceeding customer needs by building relationships, contributes to team goals to produce quality results, and is committed to safety.
What You'll Do:
- Create regular reports based on department activity and chemical usage
- Inspect completed field work to ensure completion and accuracy
- Review construction submittals to ensure that local, state, and federal standards are met
- Create wiring diagrams for controlling various well and booster pump functions
- Develop and modify PLC computer programs for proper operation function of well sites
- Read the full job description here.
Tentative Recruitment Timeline:
- Posting closes on 10/19/2025
- Applications will be reviewed on 10/20/2025
- Tentative In-person Interviews 11/11/2025
- Tentative Start Date 12/8/2025
Position Duties
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree (A.S., A.A.) or two-year technical certificate in electricity/electronics ENG, industrial controls theory and application and 4 years of experience in basic to advanced electrical troubleshooting and repair
- 6 years of experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting, and VFD installation, trouble shooting and repair
- Grade I Water Distribution and Grade I Water Treatment ADEQ Certifications required at the time of hire or promotion
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
- 6 Years of experience in basic to advanced electrical troubleshooting and repair may be considered in lieu of an Associate's Degree
- Valid AZ Driver's License
- Must obtain a Grade II Water Distribution and Grade II in Water Treatment (ADEQ) within one year of hire
Physical Demands and Working Conditions for this position include: This role involves working in various environments, including outdoor settings with varying weather conditions, as well as exposure to various environmental hazards, including fumes, odors, dusts, chemicals, etc. Physical demands include regular lifting (occasionally up to 50lbs and frequently up to 20lbs). The role primarily works four (4) ten-hour days and may be subject to on-call availability.
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Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
