Automation Systems Specialist

3 weeks ago


Windsor Locks, Connecticut, United States The Metropolitan District Full time
Job Summary

As an Automation Systems Specialist at The Metropolitan District, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting the automation and process control infrastructure for water and wastewater systems. This includes creating and reviewing engineering plans, designs, monitoring, building commissioning, and operation of automation and process control systems. You will also be responsible for understanding and applying new technological systems and multiple vendor products to develop and support innovative system solutions that match operational and business requirements. Additionally, you will assist in the development of standards, practices, and policies related to the installation, maintenance, and operations of automation and process control systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement automation and process control systems, including programming and configuration of PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs.
  • Assist in the review of control logic strategies and implement programming changes to optimize control strategies for water/wastewater supply, distribution, treatment, and collection processes.
  • Maintain security protocols, firewalls, and access for field and operator SCADA access for field devices in conjunction with 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 and serve on-call as assigned.
  • Perform and/or coordinate maintenance activities on process control equipment and/or systems.
  • 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 relationships with Process Control vendors to keep current with changes in operational control systems.
  • Review vendor specifications, report findings, and make recommendations.
Requirements
  • Associates degree in a related field plus three (3) years of related experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), configuration and programming of PLCs/RTUs (Allen-Broiley, 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.


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