Instrumentation Control & Electrical Manager

City of Hollywood, Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Work Week

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

City of Hollywood, Florida seeks an Instrumentation Control & Electrical Manager to oversee all instrumentation, SCADA, and electrical systems for the Public Utilities-WWTP. You will supervise staff, enforce safety, and drive preventive maintenance to ensure reliable operation of water and wastewater facilities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and at least five years of SCADA experience in water/wastewater.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field.
• Five years of experience in design, installation, operation and maintenance of plant process control and data acquisition SCADA systems.
• Experience with PID, telemetry, control system instrumentation and PLC programming including iFIX and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise installation and maintenance of instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems.
• Direct preventive maintenance and manage budgets and assets.
• Consult with engineers on new construction projects and maintain records.
• Hire, discipline and promote subordinates; authorize leaves and overtime.
• Ensure systems operate efficiently and safely.

Skills

Instrumentation

SCADA

Electrical systems

PLC programming

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

5 years of SCADA experience

Tools

GE Digital iFIX

RSLogix 500

Allen-Bradley PLC

Schneider PLC

EcoStruxure

Job description

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under Director of the Public Utilities Manager-WWTP, this employee is responsible for administration of all instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems for the Department of Public Utilities-WWTP. This employee supervises subordinate personnel engaged in planning, installing and maintaining the instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems within the water and wastewater treatment facilities, raw water wells, elevated tanks, collection and storm water pumping stations, SCADA system, local and wide area networks. The Instrumentation Control & Electrical Manager exercises extensive initiative and independent judgment in solving problems as they develop in order to maintain the continuous, effective, efficient, and safe operation of the instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems within the Public Utilities Department. Technical and computer expertise is of prime importance as error in technical judgment could result in extensive damage to the environment, facilities or both. Duties include enforcing safety precautions for employee and operational staff, implementing preventive maintenance programs and estimating cost for instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems projects. Work is performed with wide latitude in the use of independent judgment and selection of work methods and procedures. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the operational success of the instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems and achievement of objectives.

This is an essential position, which requires incumbents to report to work during catastrophic events. In case of such an event, incumbents maybe required to work 12-hour shifts, seven days a week to help provide essential services to our customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and supervises the installation and maintenance of instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems within the Public Utility-WWTP department; oversees testing of equipment and systems; enforces safety precautions for employees and the public; estimates costs for system projects.
• Directs preventive maintenance programs; reviews daily work orders; oversees movable and fixed asset inventory; verifies monthly expense reports; assist in preparation of annual divisional program budgets.
• Consults with engineers staff regarding new construction projects; recommends additions and replacements of instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems; maintains service and maintenance records of repairs.
• Makes recommendation regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leaves and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.
• Insures that the Public Utilities–WWTP department instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems are performing and operating efficiently.
• Coordinates the daily operations of the Public Utilities-WWTP department instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems. Confers with and advises the staff on difficult technical problems in their assigned areas.
• Initiates and directs instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems investigations, troubleshooting and directs modification to the system to improve efficiency and performance.
• Directs and reviews the preparation of plans, specifications and contracts for construction, repair or maintenance to facilities.
• Authorizes and recommends purchases of supplies and equipment; conducts weekly staff meetings with subordinates.
• Coordinates divisional training programs.
• Works with consulting engineering firms making recommendations for new facilities, equipment and modifications of existing facilities.
• Follows safety procedures and promotes a safe work environment.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical or computer engineering, or related field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of plant process control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems in the water and wastewater treatment plant industry, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in the development of process and instrumentation diagrams (PID), telemetry and control systems philosophies, as well as design, specification and selection of control system instrumentation including; Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and radio telemetry systems, GE Digital iFIX configuration and PLC Programming, systems start-up, testing and installation, project review and coordination, or similar experience.
• Experience with GE Digital iFIX, EcoStruxure & RSLogix 500 control system software running under the Microsoft Windows platform as well as experience or knowledge of ladder logic programming for Allen-Bradley, Schneider, and Modicon PLCs, or similar experience.

Preferred:

• Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check:Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the Ge Digital iFIX control system software as well as logic programming for other applicable software applications.
• Knowledge of federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations relating to treatment of water and wastewater.
• Knowledge of chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of potable water and wastewater.
• Knowledge of municipal organization, programs and policy, of union contract provisions and applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the electronics and electric circuitry used in Utilities operations.
• Skill in diagnosing problems related to Controls/Instrumentations and Electronics.
• Skill in dealing withcomplex technical, scientific, or mathematical concepts that increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Demonstrated skill in the ability to analyze and make recommendations on how to improve the operational performance of the department.
• Ability to develop, organize, coordinate and inspect the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the city’s management team, and the general public.
• Ability to establish operational goals and priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.

Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES:

The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling [phone].

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.