Automation Principal Technician

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso is seeking an experienced electronics technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain process control equipment within water systems. The role covers PLC, HMI, and SCADA devices, with supervisory responsibilities for a small team.

Ideal candidate has five years in electronics, including one year in a lead role. You will install, program, and troubleshoot automation systems, maintain detailed logs, and train technicians in advanced procedures and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher, and five (5) years of experience in the electronics technology field, diagnosing and repairing process control equipment and instruments, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, and repair HMI and PLC systems in El Paso Water’s SCADA network.
• Troubleshoot SCADA system and network malfunctions and assist design of automated systems.
• Keep logs of upgrades, modifications, and repairs; maintain asset records.
• Mentor technicians on advanced troubleshooting and safety practices.
• Supervise assigned staff and coordinate with engineers on projects.

Skills

Leadership experience

Electronics troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FactoryTalk View Studio

RSLogix/Studio 5000

SCADA networks

Job description

MOS Code: 51R (Army) V03B (Navy)

Education and Experience

High School Diploma, GED or higher, and five (5) years of experience in the electronics technology field, diagnosing and repairing process control equipment and instruments, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid Texas Class \"C\" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.

Under general supervision, perform and train employees in the installation, programming, and repair service of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and network devices in El Paco Water’s water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

Program network devices within El Paco Water’s SCADA network. Involves:

• Perform programming of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using FactoryTalk View Studio, RS Logix/Studio 5000, or similar software, utilizing Relay Ladder Logic and Function Block programs.


• Install HMI software and configure SCADA servers and computer workstations.


• Troubleshoot and resolve SCADA system and network malfunctions.


• Assist with the design and building of automated systems.


• Work with engineers on projects related to El Paco Water’s automated process systems.

Keep accurate logs of SCADA equipment upgrades, modifications, and repairs. Involves:

• Use the Computerized Asset Management System for maintaining records of assets.


• Provide detailed information on Field Management Systems work orders and tasks for preventative and demand maintenance.


• Maintain a historical tag database of operational parameter data.


• Maintain automated daily and monthly reports and prepare unscheduled reports based on historical operational parameter data.


• Maintain and update files, records, reports, and logs.


• Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned vehicle, tools, and work areas.


• Observe standard operating procedures and safety practices.

Conduct training and mentor technicians on advanced troubleshooting procedures, safety protocols, and emerging technologies. Involves:

• Programming of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).


• Installation of HMI software, and configuration of SCADA servers and computer workstations.


• Troubleshoot and resolve SCADA system and network malfunctions.


• Assist in the development and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety practices related to instrumentation and control systems.

Supervise assigned staff. Involves:

• Schedule assignment, instruct, guide, and check work.


• Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates.


• Provide training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially.


• Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony.


• Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes.


• Enforce safety rules and regulations.

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as \"See résumé\" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.