Industrial Controls Technician - $54,800 - $87,700 based on qualifications and experience – Centreville, VA 20121

The Role

Do you have hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial instrumentation and control systems? Are you confident working with complex electrical equipment, PLCs, and HVAC systems in a challenging technical environment?

We are looking to recruit an Industrial Controls Technician (Level I or II) to join our Operations & Maintenance Division. You’ll be part of a skilled team keeping our critical water reclamation processes running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with strong troubleshooting skills and experience working with industrial control and monitoring systems.

If you're ready to take your skills to the next level with a team that values your expertise, apply today.

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of a wide range of equipment, including:

• Process instrumentation (pH, DO, ORP, temperature)
• PLCs, loop controllers and distributed control systems
• Communication systems (telemetry, radios, telephones)
• Lab instrumentation such as spectrophotometers
• HVAC and refrigeration units
• Gas detection and safety systems

Other key tasks include:

• Electrical wiring and predictive maintenance
• Confined space entry (training provided)
• Routine calibration and fault-finding
• Maintaining networked DDC control systems (Technician I)

The Company:

UOSA is transforming the way the world thinks about water recycling. Serving Fairfax County, Prince William County, and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, UOSA is the first and longest-operating indirect potable reuse project in the United States. Our facility treats and reclaims water, providing high-quality recycled water to the region.

We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and making a difference for the communities we serve. With a capacity to recycle up to 54 million gallons of water per day, UOSA is pioneering water solutions for future generations.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth. 

The Person

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a high school diploma or equivalent
• Brings at least 2 years (Technician II) or 4 years (Technician I) of hands-on experience with instrumentation, controls, HVAC, or related systems
• Is physically fit to meet the demands of the job (lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces)
• Holds a valid driving license (Virginia)

Experience in a water treatment or similar industrial environment is an advantage.

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Contact information

Kelli Lyons