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Process Control Systems Engineer II

WSSC Water

Laurel, MD • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Functional Title Process Control Systems Engineer II Recruitment Category Type Standard Functional Category Engineering & Construction Grade EG.15 FLSA Status Exempt Requisition Number 26-0129 Number of Vacancies 1 Job Level Non-Management Job Code N/A Job Description Summary Organization Name Process Control Engineering Reports to Section Manager, Process Control Engineering Full or Part Time Full Time If Part Time how many hours per week Regular or Temporary Regular Position End Date (if temporary) Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Position Location Laurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
The Process Control Systems Engineer II performs administrative work and a variety of professional engineering work in the field, plant and/or office to support the design, implementation, testing, and operation of process control systems.
Essential Functions
  • Programs and debugs process control systems including but not limited to field elements and devices, PLCs, HMIs, and reporting software
  • Performs problem definition and requirements analysis, produces justification reports, and develops designs for implementing new process control loops, or new control system to optimize performance of computer-controlled processes
  • Troubleshoots difficult control/data systems
  • Analyzes and tunes difficult process control loops to optimum response and cost-effective control
  • Recommends changes to control strategies or operational modes based on observation of control loops
  • Represents the Division in design teams for facility construction projects
  • Participates in testing, debugging, and start-up of new processes and equipment
  • Recommends hardware and software changes and upgrades to existing systems
  • Reviews plans of projects for functional design and conformance to Commission standards, specifications, and contractual requirements
  • Works extensively with computer based scientific and process control programming
  • Reviews plans for plant alterations or new plant construction
  • Responds to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours to support WSSC Water business
Other Functions
  • Deploys and commissions PLC based RTU's in the WSSC Water's SCADA system
  • May be required to participate in the group's emergency duty program
  • Develops cost estimated of water, sewer and related projects
  • Performs other duties as required
Work Environment And Physical Demands
  • Ability to climb ladders and work in confined spaces and elevated locations
  • Ability to hear audible alarms and abnormal equipment noises
  • Ability to visually inspect equipment and processes any time of day or night
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
  • Working knowledge and ability to install, program, test, tune, troubleshoot, and optimize all process control components including field sensors, PLCs, cabling, networks, operator stations, historical databases, etc.
  • Working knowledge and training in the theory and operation of all components of process control systems
  • Ability and skill in researching what changes in process control are cost justified
  • Ability to effectively interface with operational and technical disciplines (electrical, mechanical, process) engineers to develop changes in ancillary equipment
  • Ability and skill to write and present clear and concise cost justification reports
  • Ability to work with contractors, developers, consultants and the general public and to maintain satisfactory working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors and to work in a team environment
  • Ability to keep abreast of and adapt to changes in the process control technology
  • Ability to lead and provide training for lower level Process Control Technicians
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3+ years of direct control experience in the design, programming, systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of PLC based distributed process control and/or communication systems in the water and wastewater field

OR
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 7+ years experience in an engineering, instrumentation/communications, electrical or operational environment
  • 3+ years of direct control experience in the design, programming, systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of PLC based distributed process control and/or communication systems in the water and wastewater field
Additional Requirements
  • May be assigned to participate in the Division's Emergency Duty Program
  • Completion of the WSSC Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
  • Possession of a valid driver's license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date
  • Completion of all safety training as required by WSSC Water
  • Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
Preferences
  • Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in instrumentation and controls with an emphasis on those types used in water and wastewater stations, plants, transport systems, and incinerators
  • Current knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies
  • Registration in the State of Maryland as a Professional Controls Systems Engineer
  • ISA CAP certification
Salary $108,233 - $184,288
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

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