Instrumentation & Controls Technician

WHO WE ARE

Easton Utilities is a community-owned, not-for-profit utility and telecommunications company serving the Town of Easton and surrounding areas. We deliver electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, cable and internet services with reliability, competitive pricing, and a strong focus on excellence. Our team is made up of skilled, customer-focused professionals who take pride in maintaining and improving essential infrastructure while using the latest technology and working collaboratively to support the people and businesses in our region. At Easton Utilities, you’ll find opportunities to grow, learn, and build a meaningful career where your work directly impacts the quality of life in our community.

COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Easton Utilities, safety is more than just a priority, it is a way of life. We are committed to ensuring safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We encourage a culture where every employee is empowered to work safely, speak up, and follow best practices so that each person returns home healthy and whole every day. We uphold rigorous safety standards, provide training, enforce proper protective equipment usage, and continuously review and improve our procedures. Integrity, commitment, and excellence guide not just our service to customers, but also how we protect our most valuable asset—our people.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Easton Utilities is currently seeking to fill the position of Instrument & Controls Technician. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical aptitude in instrumentation and control systems, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and operational reliability. This individual will exemplify Easton Utilities’ core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence while supporting the maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of critical control systems that ensure safe and efficient utility operations.

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Power Plants, Substations & Utility Systems

Schedule: 4×10s (Monday–Thursday)

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Support and maintain electrical equipment across power plants, substations, and other Easton Utilities departments, including water, wastewater, cable, and internet services, as well as the Town of Easton. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with on-call responsibilities, focused on troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing control and automation systems to ensure reliable utility operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Hands-on experience as an Instrumentation & Controls Technician or similar role

- Experience installing and troubleshooting electrical systems and interfaces

- Experience troubleshooting PLC-based control systems (Modicon preferred)

- Familiarity with power plants, substations, or utility control systems

- Experience with protective relaying, metering, or automation systems

- Ability to read and interpret prints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and control drawings

- Good communication skills to effectively work with department employees and customers

- Knowledge of NESC, NETA, and NFPA codes and standards

- Ability to write specifications for electrical purchases

- Valid driver’s license

- Regular, reliable attendance

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

- Technical training, degree, military experience, or utility/industrial background strongly preferred

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Install, program, troubleshoot, and maintain Modicon and Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems

- Diagnose control logic issues, I/O problems, communications faults, and field device failures

- Support automation upgrades to improve system reliability and operator visibility

- Test, calibrate, and maintain protective relays, metering, and associated equipment

- Troubleshoot instrument signals, wiring, and control interfaces

- Support protection and control systems in substations and power plants

- Provide hands-on technical support during outages, switching operations, and weather events

- Assist with system commissioning, modifications, and modernization efforts

- Support other utility departments and Town of Easton operations as needed

- Prepare and update loop diagrams, I/O lists, schematics, and one-line drawings

- Assist with writing specifications and procurement documents for electrical and control equipment

- Provide technical analysis such as fault current, voltage drop, load flow, arc flash, economic studies, planning studies and forecasting.

- Available as needed to provide technical support during electrical outages and weather emergencies.

- Enhance the Electric Department’s service and productivity by providing support to other employees and filling in and completing other duties as requested by the Superintendent of Electric Maintenance.

Job Family and Hiring Ranges:

Candidates may qualify for placement within the Instrument & Controls job family based on experience and additional credentials. Candidates with strong PLC troubleshooting, utility, or power plant experience may be hired above the minimum starting rate.

PAY RATE:

Instrument & Controls Technician I

Starting rate: $28.27

Instrument & Controls Technician II

Starting rate: $33.92

Instrument & Controls Technician III

Starting rate: $37.16