Instrumentation Control Specialist
| Company | Essential Utilities |
|---|---|
| Location | East Side, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Control Systems Technician Associates Degree, ISA Certified Control Systems Technician certificate, or Electrical Engineering Associates degree; or
- Trade school certificate with an emphasis on electrical circuitry, computer programming, networking, or instrumentation & controls with at least three years of experience in control systems
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the water or wastewater system process control field. (This may impact total years’ experience requirement)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots and maintains PLC, OIT, and HMI programs used to operate and control water and wastewater facilities.
- Troubleshoots and maintains communications devices such as switches, radios, routers, and modems.
- Builds strong working relationships with operations staff to resolve monitoring and control issues. Ensures all modifications are tested and functional from the PLC to the end user’s display. Follows departmental protocols, processes and standards to ensure equipment is working properly and issues are fully resolved within service level agreements.
- Partners with electricians and instrument techs to ensure field devices are properly monitored and controlled by the PLC.
- Performs additions and upgrades to PLC, OIT, and HMI programs including startup and testing in order to provide continuous improvement of operations.
- Delivers turnkey systems from program development through startup and commissioning. Prepares project plan and status updates as needed.
- Updates and maintains current and accurate documentation for all field modifications.
- Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the following systems and technology is desired: Allen Bradley PLCs / RSLogix; Modicon PLCs / Unity; Wonderware Intouch or System Platform
- Understanding of electrical circuits, programming concepts, and process control instrumentation
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, PLC/OIT Programming (Unity, RSLogix, Etc), Visio
- Familiarity with digital multimeter technology
- A basic knowledge of network communications diagnostics tools
- Familiarity with the safe operation of hand tools
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers
- Strong inter-personal skills will be required for interfacing with operations staff and vendors using the SCADA systems. This position requires the ability to work independently and take projects from concept through startup
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment