Find & Apply For Water Treatment Specialist / Waste Water Operator Jobs in East Chicago, Indiana

Job Title:

Instrumentation and Controls Technician Manager (I & C) Full-time leadership position $120,000-$150,000 base + 15% STIP Leads the I&C team, working closely with

Operations, Maintenance, and Area Managers Benefits:

401(k) matching, Dental, Health, Vision, Paid Time Off

AND MORE

About the Role We're looking for an experienced I&C leader to own instrumentation and controls for the plant — leading a team of technicians and support staff to keep systems running reliably through smart maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing. Responsibilities Lead, train, and mentor the I&C team Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of electrical, process control, and automation systems (DCS/PLC — Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Bailey Infi-90) Must have Power Plant experience. Keep steam, electrical, boiler, and environmental systems running reliably Partner with Area Managers, Operations, and Union teams on daily work and special projects Manage instrumentation calibration schedules and spare parts planning Champion a safe, compliant work environment Support budgeting and use plant data (eDNA/Pi historians) to guide decisions Requirements 5-10 years in I&C, including supervisory/leadership experience Background in Industrial Energy, Power Generation, or Utility settings Hands-on PLC/DCS expertise (Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon; ControlLogix, Bailey Infi-90) Strong grasp of field instrumentation (VFDs, PID controllers, transmitters, sensors) Sharp troubleshooting skills — electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls Familiarity with steam turbines, boilers, and water treatment systems CMMS experience (Maximo or similar) Able to work in an industrial plant setting (climbing, lifting up to 80 lbs, confined spaces) This Job Is A fit for hands-on I&C leaders from industrial or power generation backgrounds Great for someone who loves mentoring a team and solving tough technical problems A chance to lead a critical function with strong incentive upside and room to grow Requirements 5-10 years in I&C, including supervisory/leadership experience Background in Industrial Energy, Power Generation, or Utility settings Hands-on PLC/DCS expertise (Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon; ControlLogix, Bailey Infi-90) Strong grasp of field instrumentation (VFDs, PID controllers, transmitters, sensors) Sharp troubleshooting skills — electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls Familiarity with steam turbines, boilers, and water treatment systems CMMS experience (Maximo or similar) Able to work in an industrial plant setting (climbing, lifting up to 80 lbs, confined spaces)

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Water Treatment Systems:

5 years (Preferred)

Leadership and Management:

3 years (Preferred)

Computerized Maintenance Management System:

5 years (Preferred) working in a power plant: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's license (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

East Chicago, IN 46312 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person