Ready to Develop the future of water!

Industrial Controls Technician I/II

Open: November 6, 2025   ▪   Close: Open Until Filled

One position available; filled based on the candidate’s qualifications. Starting salary will be between minimum and midpoint in the range.

ABOUT US

Are you passionate about making a difference and being a trusted steward of our most precious resource?  UOSA is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team!

The Upper Occoquan Service Authority (UOSA) is a cutting-edge water recycling facility transforming the way the world thinks about sustainable water solutions.  Established in 1978, UOSA serves Fairfax County, Prince William County, and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and is the first and longest-operated indirect potable reuse project in the United States.  UOSA has been treating and reclaiming water for use as drinking water for nearly 50 years.

From being recognized as a Utility of the Future to pioneering advanced research and technology in the industry, our facility now recycles up to 54 million gallons of water per day. UOSA’s efforts ensure a reliable supply of high-quality recycled water, contributing to the overall drinking water strategy for the Northern Virginia area.

If you are ready to be challenged in designing, optimizing, and revolutionizing water treatment systems, then take the next step in your career and apply today to be part of our dedicated team!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Industrial Controls Technician I

• Performs the more complex and difficult equipment installations.
• Maintains, repairs, replaces, checks and calibrates various pieces of field equipment such as pneumatic and electronic controllers, level measuring devices, flow measurement equipment, chart recorders, telemetry, instruments, meters, controls, communications and HVAC equipment, pH and oxygen meters, colorimeters, spectrometers, flow meters, level meters, radio equipment, telephone equipment, and gas detection equipment.
• Plans work and prepares orders for materials.
• Performs work in confined spaces as requested. Must meet all confined space requirements.
• Maintains the DDC control network.
• Uses various tools to perform predictive maintenance tasks.
• Safely uses and cares for a variety of tools and equipment common to the work.
• Performs electrical wiring required for the installation of electronic equipment

Industrial Controls Technician II

• Installs, maintains, repairs, replaces, checks and calibrates various pieces of field equipment such as pneumatic and electronic controllers, level measuring devices, flow measurement equipment, chart recorders, telemetry, instruments, meters, controls, communications and HVAC equipment, pH and oxygen meters, colorimeters, spectrometers, flow meters, level meters, radio equipment, telephone equipment, and gas detection equipment.
• Performs work in confined spaces as requested.  Must meet all confined space requirements.
• Safely uses and cares for a variety of tools and equipment common to the work.
• Uses various tools to perform predictive maintenance tasks.
• Performs electrical wiring required for the installation of electronic equipment

REQUIREMENTS

• Industrial Controls I  
  • Completion of high school or GED is required. College or vocational school training is desired. A minimum of 4 years work in an industrial instrumentation, computers, controls, HVAC, and communications systems is required; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.
• Industrial Controls II:
  • Completion of high school or GED is required. A minimum of 2 years work in industrial instrumentation, computers, controls, HVAC, and communications systems is required; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.
• Must be able to handle the physical requirements of the position to include extensive walking, bending, stooping, climbing of stairs and ladders, and lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds.  
• Possession of a vehicle operator's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The vacancy notice does not imply that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed in the position. Please request a full job description from the HR Department via email at good.jobs@uosa.org.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, physical exam, and background check paid for by UOSA.

In order to be fully considered for the position, all applicants must submit a complete online application along with an updated resume via the UOSA website: Uosa.org/Careers > Candidate Profile.

Once logged into your profile, click on Find Jobs in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, followed by Search for Jobs. Review the vacancy and apply for the position.

Join us in making a difference!

Contact information

Kelli Lyons