JOB
Design, implement, maintain and operate the critical Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) hardware systems, electrical systems, plant power distribution, process control instrumentation, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems used for the operation of water production and wastewater treatment equipment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Program, design, operate, and maintain computer equipment (e.
g.
– PLCs, etc.
), and instrumentation to ensure efficient and reliable operation of water production and wastewater treatment systems.
Install, program, calibrate and troubleshoot various electronic and instrumentation control hardware, including, but not limited to, VFD’s, level transmitters, flow meters, radios, power monitoring equipment and PLC’s.
Inspect, install, test, maintain, troubleshoot and repair low and medium voltage (24-2400 volt) electrical equipment, instrumentation and controls for all areas.
Responsible for checking regulatory/code compliance (NEC, NEMA, local codes) of all electrical installations.
Develop/review electrical and electronic system designs, plans, schematics, one-line diagrams, and specifications.
Design, prepare and test control hardware, system commands and utility procedures to provide automated completion of tasks as necessary, or as requested by users.
Consult with users to arrive at practical methods of system controls, data input, data output, alarming and reporting as requested.
Coordinate with the SCADA-CSU division to determine proper use of technical advances along with maintenance of computers, peripherals, associated operating systems, and application software.
Assess the need for, document, and request the repair, replacement, and/or upgrade of computer hardware, operating system software, and application software to the appropriate work group, tracking the requested changes to completion.
Install, evaluate, and thoroughly test hardware modifications prior to placement in service.
Coordinate and complete maintenance of emergency generators and automatic transfer switches, to ensure seamless operations during any power outage.
Run an annual test for “SCADA-less” operations to simulate system outages and power outages.
Train, learn from, supplement, compliment and project manage the work of the other members of the Power and Controls group when required.
Train users in compliance and system operations to optimize data input, output, and reporting.
Design, prepare, and test programs, system commands, and utility procedures as necessary and requested by users.
Maintain documentation regarding hardware and operating system repairs/maintenance.
Track all application modifications and requests.
Participate in the development, review and implementation of new Plant Operations Capital Improvement Projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.
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