Sr. Instrumentation Control System Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for implementing, maintaining and supporting the automation & process control infrastructure for water and wastewater systems. Provide expert assistance and collaborate in creating and reviewing engineering plans, designs, monitoring, building commissioning and operation of automation & process control systems. Understand and apply new technological systems and multiple vendor products to develop and support innovative system solutions that match operational and business requirements. Lead in the development of standards, practices and policies related to the installation, maintenance and operations of automation & process control systems. Develop, deploy and maintain standard and custom programming and configuration code for the automation & process control systems. Provide first level support for maintaining and troubleshooting the automation & process control infrastructure, which includes on call as well as on site when required. Manage automation & process control system projects as required. Perform quality assurance checks of automation & process control systems as required. Lead in the maintenance and integration of computerized maintenance management systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An Associate's degree in related field plus six (6) years related experience. Minimum of six (6) years of experience the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), configuration and programming of PLCs / RTUs (Allen – Bradley, Modicon, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Emerson) and HMIs (Iconics, Intellution (iFix), Wonderware), control and instrumentation loops or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite skills and knowledge for the job.

As part of the screening process, applicants will be required to take a written/practical examination. Candidates must pass the written/practical examination to be considered further for point evaluation by supervision.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must be able to obtain a Control Systems Technician Certificate, Level I (CCST) within in 12 months of placement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort that involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (under 50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed primarily outdoors, frequently exposed to any or all of the following: various weather conditions, high or deep dangerous places, working near moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, etc.

The Metropolitan District seeks to ensure the diversity of its workforce through non-discriminatory employment practices. People of all backgrounds, including people of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply