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- Job ID #30790: Instrumentation Technician (2 vacancies)
- Union: HOWEA
- Job Description ID #: 5438
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on December 23, 2026
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Perform all duties required by the trade of an Instrumentation Technician including, but not limited to, the following: troubleshooting, repair, and operational and basic predictive and preventative instrumentation maintenance duties and associated installations for the water and wastewater treatment facilities and outstations.



This will involve exposure to varying climatic conditions, potential exposure to trace chemicals of treatment chemicals, sludge, water and wastewater, and working at computer terminals, working on computer via work truck, and working at heights and in confined spaces.

Must be self-motivated with a strong team working skillset, able to work both independently and as part of a team. Must excel at planning, organizing, and implementing work pertaining to breakdown and predictive and preventive maintenance on instrumentation equipment.

GENERAL DUTIES

Adjusts, inspects and evaluates process performance and the equipment to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in accordance with established procedures. Calibration and trouble shooting of chlorine analyzers, pressure and flow transmitters, and chemical equipment are examples of instrumentation equipment currently used in the process of Waste and Wastewater.

Carries out various test procedures required to monitor equipment conditions.

Proficient in the use of the City’s embedded maintenance software programs for water and wastewater treatment equipment.

Ability to proficiently use software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel, & Outlook) to carry out necessary tasks.

Maintains logs and records pertaining to equipment performance and conditions in accordance with es

📌 Job ID #30790: Instrumentation Technician (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada