Great Lakes Water Authority
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Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician (I)-1

Pay
$31 – $43 per hour
Location
W. Jefferson Detroit, MI
Listed
Today

About the role

Compensation $31.48 - $42.52

(Based on Experience)

Summary

We are looking for an Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician - Instrumentation (EICT-I) who will be crossed-trained to repair and maintain a variety of plant electrical and instrumentation equipment in the water and wastewater treatment plants, field services, pumping stations, or other comparable installations. This position performs routine maintenance required as per scheduled maintenance planning, OSHA and/or MIOSHA regulations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist in troubleshooting, replacing, repairing, testing, assembling, and disassembling of equipment and devices such as motors, variable frequency drives, motor control centers, batteries, uninterrupted power supply, generators, switch gear, overhead and pole lights, process instrumentation, control panels, sensors, and meters
  • Assist with calibration and adjustment of equipment and devices
  • Assist in conduit fabrication and installation of wire and cable
  • Provide support for the planning and scheduling of work orders, use maintenance management system to initiate, generate and track backlog of work orders
  • Assist with review of capital improvement project studies, design and contract drawings
  • Allow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
  • Provide on-the- job training

Required Education and Experience

At the time of application, applicants must

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of an approved instrumentation or electrical apprenticeship Program
  • Familiarity with equipment, operations, practices and safety precautions relevant to the water and wastewater treatment process

Other Preferred Requirements

  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician Certification Level 1

Other Requirements

  • A valid Michigan Driver License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain
  • Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to GLWA facilities and work sites

Essential physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to climb, bend, twist, carry, crouch, crawl, hit, push, pull and other efforts requiring considerable physical strength.

This position also requires the ability to lift a minimum of sixty (60) pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods of time, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms, detect abnormal equipment sounds, visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night.

Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; perform scaffold, confined space, elevated and underground work. Employees will also be required to pass a bio-mechanical physical and vision test, yearly baseline physical and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate equipment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs.
  • Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment.
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  • Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.
  • GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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From Great Lakes Water Authority's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 14, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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What is the salary for the Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician (I)-1 role at Great Lakes Water Authority?

The Electrical Instrumentation Control Technician (I)-1 posting at Great Lakes Water Authority states compensation of $31 – $43 per hour. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Great Lakes Water Authority's official career site.

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