Automation Controls Specialist Level I/II/III- DRG

Louisville MSD; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Automation Controls Specialists at various levels to enhance their operations. This role involves providing critical support for industrial automated process SCADA systems, ensuring optimal performance through installation, troubleshooting, and documentation. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with engineers and contractors to maintain high standards of service. If you have a passion for automation and control systems and meet the qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential water quality treatment operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience for I, 4+ years for II, and 6+ years for III in electrical controls.
• ISA CCST Level I/II Certification preferred based on level.

Responsibilities

• Installation and support for industrial automated process SCADA systems.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of PLCs and electrical controls.

Skills

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Process instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Documentation analysis

Education

Associate degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OITs

Network/telemetry components

Job description

This position will be filled as an Automation Controls Specialist I, II, or III based on candidate's qualifications. Salary ranges are as follows:

Automation Controls Specialist I $63,897.60-$97,427.20
Automation Controls Specialist II $68,785.60-$105,788.80
Automation Controls Specialist III $79,955.20-$125,008.00

This position will be located at our Derek R. Guthrie Water Quality Treatment Center.

Automation Controls Specialist I

Provides installation, hardware and software support for industrial automated process Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems throughout the MSD Operations Division. Performs hardware installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and basic programming, configuration and troubleshooting of PLCs, OITs, electrical controls, process instrumentation, network/telemetry components and SCADA/HMI systems ensuring Operations Technology (OT) level of service is maintained to the organization. Creates, analyzes, and maintains documentation for regulatory compliance, telemetry hardware, process control hardware, automation, P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics and network layouts. Assists with final checkout on equipment installed by contractors.

Automation Controls Specialist II

Provides intermediate support for industrial automated process Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems throughout the MSD Operations Division. Performs programming, configuration and troubleshooting of PLCs, OITs, electrical controls, process instrumentation, network/telemetry components and SCADA/HMI systems ensuring Operations Technology (OT) level of service is maintained to the organization. Creates, analyzes and maintains all documentation and historical data associated with the industrial automated process SCADA systems. Provides intermediate support to engineering, consultants, contractors, and other MSD divisions to support projects. Provides design review, integration and final checkout for industrial automated process SCADA systems.

Automation Controls Specialist III

Provides advanced support for industrial automated process Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems throughout the MSD Operations Division. Performs programming, configuration and troubleshooting of PLCs, OITs, electrical controls, process instrumentation, network/telemetry components and SCADA/HMI systems ensuring Operations Technology (OT) level of service is maintained to the organization. Creates, analyzes, and maintains all documentation and historical data associated with the industrial automated process SCADA systems. Provides advanced support and coordination with engineering, consultants, contractors and other MSD divisions to support projects. Provides design review, integration, final checkout and approval for industrial automated process SCADA systems.

Minimum Requirements

Automation Controls Specialist I

Associate degree in Computer Science, electrical technology, electronics, engineering technology, industrial maintenance, or a related field; two or more years of related electrical controls and process instrumentation experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Completion of a state certified electrical apprenticeship counts as two years of related experience. ISA CCST Level I Certification is preferred. Electrical License is preferred. Must meet job skills assessment requirements. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must have safe work and driving habits. Must have an acceptable and reliable means of being contacted during off-duty hours.

Automation Controls Specialist II

Associate degree in computer science, electrical technology, electronics, engineering technology, industrial maintenance, or a related field; four or more years of related electrical controls and process instrumentation experience, including at least two years of process automation and controls experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Completion of a state certified electrical apprenticeship counts as two years of related experience. Must be ISA CCST Level I certified or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of obtaining the position. ISA CCST Level II Certification is preferred. Electrical License is preferred. Must meet job skills assessment requirements. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must have safe work and driving habits. Must have an acceptable and reliable means of being contacted during off-duty hours.

Automation Controls Specialist III

Bachelor degree in computer science, electrical technology, electronics, engineering technology, industrial maintenance or a related field; six or more years of related electrical controls and process instrumentation experience, including at least four years of process automation and controls experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Completion of a state certified electrical apprenticeship counts as two years of related experience. Must be ISA CCST Level II certified or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of obtaining the position. ISA CAP or CCST Level III Certification is preferred. Electrical License is preferred. Must meet job skills assessment requirements. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must have safe work and driving habits. Must have an acceptable and reliable means of being contacted during off-duty hours.