Control Systems Technician (SCADA)

H2O America; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

H2O America in New Braunfels, Texas, is hiring a Control Systems Technician (SCADA) to manage design and maintenance for process control systems. This role involves troubleshooting, programming, and system management.

Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Instrumentation or related fields, along with relevant experience. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Instrumentation or 60 college hours from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of control and instrument loops.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain, program, and troubleshoot process control systems.
• Lead complex maintenance and system administration tasks.
• Create and manage reports on work orders, equipment calibration, and repairs.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PLC programming

HMI programming

Communication skills

Cisco certification

ISA certification

Education

Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation or related field

Texas Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

Various programming applications

PLC systems

HMI systems

Job description

TWC is actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Control Systems Technician (SCADA) to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Job Title

Control Systems Technician (SCADA)

Requisition ID

req1142

Type of Employment

Regular Full-Time Employee

Job Openings

1

Compensation Range

0.00 - 0.00

Compensation Type

Annual Salary

Job Summary

The Control Systems Technician (SCADA) is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of process control systems. Under limited supervision, the technician is responsible for efficiently prioritizing, designing, planning, and completing the workload as assigned.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs complex maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, programming, and system administration of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), control and instrument loops, field instrumentation, chemical analysis systems, variable frequency drives, communication network systems, hazardous chemical distribution and detection systems, and HMI computer workstations.
• Performs installation and implementation of process instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), PLC-based control and instrument loops, communication network systems (Serial/IP/Radio), hazardous chemical distribution/detection systems, and chemical analyzer equipment.
• Ensures proper software application and systems programming necessary for maintaining, troubleshooting PLCs, HMI, Radio, and other field equipment.
• Creates, maintains, and updates critical information using various applications and programs. Reviews and prepares reports from databases regarding assigned work orders, equipment calibration, repair, and inventory.
• Coordinates and facilitates monthly group meetings.
• Participates in design review and construction process. Reviews prints for conformity to TWC and accepted industry standards in process control systems and instrumentation principles, practices, procedures, and terminology. Evaluates and specifies instrumentation.
• Provides technical guidance and training to control system technicians for special projects and PCS control systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Fields or a related field or 60 college hours from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accredited agency, or a State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License.
• Three years’ experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and installation of control and instrument loops, field instrumentation, or hazardous chemical distribution/detection systems, including two years’ experience in PLC hardware and software, SCADA/DCS fundamentals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Instrument Society of America Certification.
• Cisco certification or approved network certification.
• Experience in potable and non-potable water industries.
• Certification that relates to the essential job functions.
• Work order and maintenance management systems experience.
• Proficient skills in programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) computer workstations.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

Environmental Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 90 pounds occasionally; pushing a maximum force of 100 pounds; pulling a maximum force of 100 pounds.
• Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.
• Requires visual acuity, speech, and hearing.
• Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects.
• May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment.
• Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.

EEO Statement

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.