*CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* Senior Control Systems Technician - Treatment Operations

Saws; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SAWS is seeking a Senior Control Systems Technician to install, maintain, program, commission, and troubleshoot process control systems. You will prioritize and plan work under limited supervision as part of the instrument and controls team, while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires experience with SCADA/DCS, PLCs, and HMI systems, and may involve field instrumentation and calibration duties. Training and collaboration with other technicians are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college hours or Texas Journeyman Electrician License required.
• 3 years in maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and installation of control/instrument loops.
• Experience with PLC hardware/software and SCADA/DCS fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, program, commission, and troubleshoot process control systems (SCADA/DCS, PLCs, and HMIs).
• Install instrumentation, PLCs, and network systems including hazardous chemical controls.
• Program software and maintain PLC/HMI, and related field equipment.
• Generate reports on work orders, calibration, and inventory.

Skills

SCADA/DCS

PLCs

HMI

Calibration

Instrument loops

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

Associates degree or 60 college hours

Texas Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

PLC programming software

Oscilloscopes

HMI software

Job description

Grade 19- Starting hourly rate: $29.86. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Summary

The Senior Control Systems Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of process control systems. Under limited supervision, the Senior Control Systems Technician is responsible for efficiently prioritizing, planning, and completing the workload as assigned. The technician works as part of the instrument and controls team to meet SAWS’ mission statement. The incumbent attends required safety training and follows all safety standards.

Essential Functions

• Performscomplexmaintenance,troubleshooting,calibration,programming,andsystem administrationofProcess ControlSystems(SCADAandDCS),ProgrammableLogicControllers (PLCs),controlandinstrumentloops,fieldinstrumentation,chemicalanalysissystems,variable frequency drives, communication network systems, hazardous chemical distribution and detectionsystems,andHMIcomputerworkstations.
• Performs installation and implementation of process instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controllers ((PLC's), 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 and troubleshooting PLC’s, HMI, Radio, and other field equipment.
• Creates, maintains, and updates critical information using various applications and programs. Reviews, and prepares reports from databases with information regarding assigned work orders, equipment calibration, repair, and inventory.
• Coordinates and facilitates monthly group meetings.
• Participatesindesignreviewandconstructionprocess.ReviewsprintsforconformitytoSAWS andaccepted industrystandardsinprocesscontrolsystemsandinstrumentationprinciples, practices,procedures,andterminology.Evaluatesandspecifiesinstrumentation.
• Providestechnicalguidanceandtrainingto controlsystemtechniciansforspecialprojectsand PCScontrolsystems.
• Performsotherdutiesasassigned.

Decision Making

• The Senior Control Systems Technician works under limited supervision and is expected to take individual initiative in planning and performing work.
• Coordinates technicians of different trades in order to carry out repair and installation of complex control systems and instrumentation.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Job Dimensions

• Thorough knowledge in communications systems protocols, including hardware and software for wired and wireless network systems.
• Skill in using desktop business applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Access.
• Ability to work effectively in both a team and an individual self-directed environment, including coordination with end users, internal and external customers, consultants and vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle on a daily basis.
• Ability to proficiently utilize laptop computers, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, communication service monitors and other calibration equipment.

PHYSICALDEMANDSANDWORKINGCONDITIONS

Physicalrequirementsinclude,visualacuity, colorvision,standing,sitting,walking,climbing, bending, crawling, squatting,kneelingandworking incramped andstrainedpositionsforlongperiodsoftime, andtheabilitytoliftupto 75pounds.

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; 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.