Instrumentation Process Control Supervisor

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The first review of applications will be on 09/25/2026.

Are you a visionary leader with expertise in Instrumentation and industrial automation? We are looking for an Process Control Supervisor to drive innovation, optimize processes, and lead a high-performing team in managing critical control systems. If you have a proven track record of delivering impactful automation solutions, leading successful teams, and driving continuous improvement, we invite you to apply and shape the future of industrial automation with us!

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supervises the maintenance, installation, calibration, and repair of a variety of electronic instrumentation, metering devices, electrical equipment, process control Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, PLCs and operator SCADA workstation displays;

• Supervises routine diagnostics and component-level repair and electrical and pneumatic test equipment;

• Assists in the preparation of preliminary and long-range SCADA plans;

• Evaluates automatic process control equipment for its ability to meet the operational needs of the county’s wastewater treatment facility systems;

• Inspects new and existing installation of electronic instrumentation, computers and metering devices for the wastewater treatment facilities;

• Monitors warranty repair and services contracts for county-owned equipment;

• Troubleshoots problems and takes action to ensure facility integrity;

• Completes the more difficult installation of process control systems, calibration and repair jobs;

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes;

• Modifies process control systems and prepares schematic diagrams to reflect changes;

• Documents work performed;

• Develops and implements PLC programs and operator SCADA workstation displays;

• Assists in the review of engineering drawings and specifications;

• Utilizes programming languages like Python, C++, Ladder logic, and scripting languages (VBScript, JavaScript) used for automation and customization of SCADA systems;

• Supports maintenance of SCADA platforms such as Wonderware, Ignition, Rockwell FactoryTalk;

• Maintains and supports the network and device communication protocols like Modbus, OPC, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, BACnet, and Profibus for interfacing SCADA with field devices;

• Maintains and integrates SCADA with PLCs, RTUs, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for seamless automation.

• Minimum three (3) years experience installing, programming, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation and PLC systems.

• Minimum three (3) years experience in process control and instrumentation technologies, including calibration of flow meters, sensors, and analyzers.

• Minimum three (3) years experience programming and commissioning PLCs (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Blocks) and OITs, particularly Rockwell systems.

• Minimum three (3) years experience with SCADA platforms such as AVEVA System Platform, InTouch, Ignition, or VTScada.

• Minimum three (3) years experience reading panel drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.

• Minimum three (3) years experience with RF/telemetry, networked radios, and microwave communication systems.

• Minimum three (3) years experience leading preventative maintenance programs and process control system upgrades.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions may require the ability to: work with or in the presence of noxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or wastewater products. Safety equipment will be provided by Pima County. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas on a radio, behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on a phone, on a radio; Vision - must be able to operate a motor vehicle, operate a commercial vehicle, operate machinery, operate forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish color, have depth perception, have peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.