Instrumentation and Control Systems Specialist

5 days ago

Hartford, Connecticut, United States The Metropolitan District Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Instrumentation and Control Systems Technician to join our team at The Metropolitan District. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting the automation and process control infrastructure for our water and wastewater systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement, maintain, and support automation and process control systems for water and wastewater treatment and distribution.
  • Assist in creating and reviewing engineering plans, designs, and commissioning of automation and process control systems.
  • Develop and deploy standard and custom programming and configuration code for automation and process control systems.
  • Provide first-level support for maintaining and troubleshooting automation and process control infrastructure, including on-call and on-site support as required.
  • Manage automation and process control system projects as required.
  • Perform quality assurance checks of automation and process control systems as required.
  • Assist with the maintenance and integration of computerized maintenance management systems.
Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position:

  • Assist in developing programming and configuration code for process control systems, make changes to existing programs, review work performed by contractors, participate in factory witness testing, and coordinate control system issues between District Engineering, the contractor, and District Operations.
  • Assist in review of control logic strategies and implement programming changes to optimize control strategies for water/wastewater supply, distribution, treatment, and collection processes and automate as appropriate.
  • Maintain security protocols, firewalls, and access for field and operator Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) access for field devices in conjunction with the District's Information Technology department.
  • Provide virus and malicious software protection, and intrusion alert systems with the support of the District's Information Technology department.
  • Work collaboratively with District Engineering and Information Technology staff to support, maintain, and add to the District's Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and SCADA system.
  • Respond to emergencies as directed. Serve on-call, as assigned.
  • Perform and/or coordinate maintenance activities on process control equipment and/or systems.
  • Perform upgrades and provide replacement of hardware and software.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process control system issues.
  • Investigate and recommend new technological developments and processes to hardware and software platforms.
  • Research, recommend, and implement systems to enhance control systems functionality and reliability.
  • Assist District Maintenance and Operations staff on proper operation and maintenance of Process Control equipment and systems. Provide technical instruction as required.
  • Work with maintenance and operations staff to implement policies, standards, practices, and guidelines for all phases of process control implementation, operation, and maintenance.
  • Work with members of District Staff to enforce compliance with mandatory process control policies and procedures.
  • Make recommendations to change standards and methods to improve processes and efficiencies.
  • Provide support for Electrical Technicians as required.
  • Ensure compliance with the Change Management process.
  • Enforce process control system life cycle practices.
  • Maintain relationship with Process Control vendors to keep current with changes in operational control systems.
  • Review vendor specifications, report findings, and make recommendations.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Associates degree in a related field, plus three (3) years of related experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in 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).
  • Significant additional experience and/or certifications or other education and training may be substituted for formal education.
  • Able to obtain a Control Systems Technician Certificate, Level I (CCST) within 24 months of placement.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data communications systems, protocols, wired and wireless network systems, and radio telemetry is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You will need:

  • Knowledge of Piping and Instrumentation (P&ID) drawings, control system drawings, instrument specifications, and feedback loop diagrams.
  • Working knowledge of industrial control system platforms, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)/Distributed Control System (DCS)/Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming, design, construction, commissioning, configuration, and implementation.
  • Knowledge of process computers and data collection methods.
  • Understanding of computer networking technology, telemetry methods, and historical archiving databases.
  • Knowledge of project management and application development methodologies and tools.
  • Knowledge of business applications, Microsoft Office products, and productivity tools (e.g., MS Word, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
  • Demonstrative knowledge of engineering concepts and their application in water/wastewater equipment and systems operations.
  • Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, computer, communication, mechanical, and instrumentation process control equipment and systems.
  • Knowledge of security camera design, installation, programming, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of card access design, installation, programming, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of building management systems, including but not limited to Schneider applications, for control of fire systems, HVAC, mechanical systems, lighting, and security systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to configure programmable process controllers (PLCs/RTUs) and HMIs.
  • Ability to develop Process Control Functional descriptions.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve process control problems related to water/wastewater systems.
  • Proficient with data communications systems, protocols, wired and wireless network systems, and radio telemetry.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
  • Good verbal and written communications skills, including presentation capabilities and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
  • Rapidly assesses options and likely consequences when under time pressure to make decisions or solve problems.
  • Knowledge of Computer Maintenance Management Systems and applications working in SAP Enterprise Asset Management Suite.

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