Specialist I, Instrumentation & PCS

DC Water; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Water is seeking a Specialist I in Instrumentation & PCS to maintain electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical instrumentation and computer control systems at Blue Plains. You will diagnose and repair PLCs, OITs, PCS signals, and bus networks, and contribute to asset commissioning and system integration.

Responsibilities include developing work plans in CMMS, analyzing labor/materials needs for PMs and CMs, and coordinating with staff, consultants, and contractors while adhering to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 7 years of related experience in water/wastewater or industrial maintenance.
• 4 years progressive experience in instrumentation/measurement.
• Must possess and maintain CCST II or equivalent within 9 months from date of hire; conf. space entry cert. and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation and related control systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain PLCs, OITs, PCS signals and bus networks; set up VFDs.
• Develop work plans in CMMS; estimate labor and materials for PMs/CMs.
• Interface with DC Water staff, consultants and contractors; asset commissioning and integration.

Skills

Electrical drawings

P&ID interpretation

PLC ladder logic

PCS control logic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hart calibrator

Fieldbus tools

CMMS

Job description

A Specialist I, Instrumentation & Process Control Systems (PCS), is responsible for the maintenance of electronic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation. Fabricates, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains instruments and computer control systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Process Control /Distributed Control Systems and maintains bus networks.

• A Specialist I, Instrumentation & PCS, performs all levels of functions associated with the maintenance of electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical instrumentation.
• Independently performs first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of instrumentation equipment at the major assembly level to the component level, including root cause failure analysis, in any assigned area of the plant.
• Performs troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of PLCs and Operator Interface Terminals (OITs); using online and offline programming tools.
• Performs troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of PCS input/output field signals and Bus Networks. Sets up and troubleshoots Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Bus communication to PCS. Performs basic troubleshooting of PCS logic.
• Performs PCS interfaces troubleshooting of VFDs and valve actuators.
• Serves as system control and engineering technician liaison with DC Water staff, consultants and contractors.
• Responsible for asset commissioning and integration.
• Develops work plans for complex and strategic projects within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Analyses estimate of labor and materials required to accomplish PMs and CMs.
• Locates and maintains Loop Drawings and Point to Point wiring Diagrams for all Instrumentation at Blue Plains on SharePoint.
• Fully supports the use of a CMMS by displaying proficiency in using the system for work planning, requisitions, execution, and analysis.
• Conducts tailgate training sessions.
• Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Key Working Relationships:

Interacts with employees in the department and throughout the Authority, contractors, and consultants.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

• General knowledge of computer based systems and networks and the principles and practices of industrial electronics, process monitoring and control, instrumentation and equipment.
• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate and seven (7) years of experience related to water/wastewater or industrial maintenance, inclusive of four (4) years of progressive experience in instrumentation/measurement.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, Piping & Instruments Diagrams (P&ID), PLC ladder logic and PCS control logic.
• Demonstrated ability to use electric/electronic test equipment including Hart calibrator and Fieldbus tools to diagnose and correct equipment and process control system problems.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• The incumbent must possess and maintain current or acquire within 9 months from date of hire and maintain current, certification from the International Society of Automation designation of Certified Control Systems Technician CCST II or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain current or acquire within 9 months from date of hire confined space entry certification.
• Must possess and maintain current a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License.

Required Languages:

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass fit test for use of respirator.
• May work indoors and/or outdoors, frequently exposed to any or all of the following various weather conditions, high or deep dangerous places, confined space, working near moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, etc.

Requires moderate physical activities, such as occasionally performing the following:

• Lifting, pushing, or pulling light or moderately heavy objects/materials (up to 50 lbs.)
• Climbing up and down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.
• Balancing (to prevent falling) when standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, etc.
• Crawling or moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Standing or walking for long periods

The incumbent is subject to being placed on call during hours and schedule identified by the Authority. The incumbent may be required to work overtime, holidays, and weekends.