Responsibilities:
Design develop and implement automated systems and processes
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to identify automation opportunities
Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for automation projects
Create and maintain technical documentation including system specifications and user manuals
Manages and develops process instrumentation controls and automation capital expansion and replacement programs for water resources recovery treatment and pumping facilities.
Manages designs implements and manages highquality programming work including development installation operation and maintenance of automation and control system solutions for operating the water resource and recovery treatment facilities and remote pump stations.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated systems
Perform root cause analysis to identify and address system failures or malfunctions
Optimize automation processes for efficiency and productivity
Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source necessary equipment and components
Provides support and system maintenance of DMS applications (SCADA FISR SelfHealing Load Var Management Powerflow VMS FMS and database updates to ensure DMS matches field)
Develops procedures and processes for new technologies or changing business needs to ensure compliance with all applicable standards regulations and company requirements.
Development of the Human Machine Interface screens (HMI).
Work with crossfunctional teams to develop new mechanical and electronic systems.
Create test environments and provide the necessary research and support required.
May act as a backup to support and cover various areas of the department as needed.
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use common industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP IEC61850 and DNP 3.0.
Have a strong knowledge of different networking techniques with business and processes networks For example Routers Hubs switches TCPIP DHCP DNS Port Forwarding etc
Have strong knowledge of typical ITrelated elements from Azure MS365 Cybersecurity protocols etc.
Develops BOMs IO lists and requirements for control panels.
Develops PLC programs in Ladder Function Block and other languages.
Deep understanding of clean utility systems including but not limited to: compendial water (WFI USP Purified) clean steam CIP SIP compressed air and gases.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
This position will also require numerous handson fieldwork and rapid prototyping; therefore expect some afterhours work high pace environments and pressure situations.
Skills:
Proficiency in machining and tooling techniques
Strong knowledge of Rockwell Control Logix Iconics Siemens DeltaV Allen Bradley WonderWare Intouch Zenon and others.
Strong knowledge of SolidWorks AutoCAD and other design software
Experience with distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with crossfunctional teams
Qualifications:
Minimum 4year college degree or technical degree
5 or more years of equivalent work experience including demonstrable experience owning technical solutions from inception through development implementation and sustainment in water treatment or wastewater facilities. (preferred)
Experience in the Wastewater marketplace (preferred)
Effective Communication and Project Management / Organization skills
Analytical thinker combined with solid systems engineering skills
Strong Customer Facing and Project Team Leadership skills
Good understanding of wastewater process electrical systems and SCADA / instrument & control systems
Ability to understand multiple disciplines (i.e. process architectural civil structural mechanical electrical instrumentation & control etc.) drawings the scope of work documents and schematics
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Word and Excel
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