Instrumentation & Control Specialist – DCS/SCADA Expert

Lansing Board of Water & Light

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 126,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Competitive wages

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Job summary

Lansing Board of Water & Light is seeking an Instrument Controls Specialist with a 4-year apprenticeship or equivalent education plus several years of utility maintenance experience. You will install, test, and maintain DCS/SCADA systems, read schematics, and collaborate with engineering on system upgrades. A Michigan license and certs are required within months of hire.

The role emphasizes safety, data integrity, and supporting asset management and NERC-CIP requirements in a utility environment.

Qualifications

4-year Instrument Controls Specialist apprenticeship plus 1 year of experience or associate degree with electrical, electronics and computers curriculum plus 4 years utility maintenance experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Respirator, CPR, and AED certification within six months of hire.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Overtime and on-call availability as needed.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair DCS/SCADA/HMI control systems and networks.
Read schematics, diagrams, prints, and manuals; work with engineering on updates and changes.
Ensure data integrity for engineering reviews and historian captures.
Perform daily checks on critical plant systems and support asset management/NERC-CIP initiatives.