American Water · 2 weeks ago
Sr Automation & Controls (SCADA) Engineer
Township of Delran, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expAmerican Water is a leading water and wastewater utility company, and they are seeking a Senior Automation & Controls (SCADA) Engineer. The role is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting the automation and process control infrastructure, as well as collaborating on engineering plans and providing expert assistance in system solutions.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Responsible for implementing, maintaining and supporting the automation & process control infrastructure
Provide expert assistance and collaborate in creating engineering plans, designs, monitoring, build and commissioning of automation & process control systems
Understand and apply new technological systems and multiple vendor products to develop and support innovative system solutions that match operational and business requirements
Assist in the development of standards, practices and policies related to the installation, maintenance and operations of automation & process control systems
Develop, deploy and maintain standard and custom programming and configuration code for the automation & process control systems
Provide second level support for maintaining the automation & process control infrastructure, which includes on call as well as on site when required
Manage automation & process control system projects as required
Perform quality assurance checks of automation & process control systems as required
Works collaboratively with design engineers, operations personnel, and other internal staff on the design, review, information gathering, inspection, and commissioning / start-up of projects that include process control equipment or systems
Executes projects from conception to start-up within budget and project schedule
Develops programming and configuration code for process control systems, make changes to existing programs, review work performed by outside contractors, participate in factory witness testing, and coordinate control system issues between project engineering, the instrumentation contractor, and American Water management
Reviews control logic strategies and implement programming changes to optimize control strategies for treatment and pumping processes
Performs or coordinate maintenance activities on process control equipment or systems
Performs upgrades, add new facilities, and provide replacement of hardware and software
Troubleshoots and resolve control system issues
Investigates new technological developments and processes
Researches, recommends, and implements systems to enhance Systems functionality and reliability
Advises, instructs, and/or assists personnel on proper operation and maintenance of Process Control equipment or Systems
Provides Technical instruction as required
Works with personnel to implement appropriate policies, standards, practices, and guidelines for all phases of Process Control implementation and maintenance
Works with members of operating company to enforce compliance with mandatory Process Control policies and procedures
Makes recommendations to change standards and methods to improve processes and results
Provides supervision and/or support for Controls Engineer or Controls Specialist staff members as required
Ensures compliance with the Change Management process
Enforces process control system life cycle practices
Develops and maintains relationship with Process Control vendors to keep current with changes in operational control systems
Reviews vendor specifications, report findings and make recommendations
Qualification
Required
Four year (4) degree or equivalent
Minimum five (5) years of experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), configuration and programming of PLCs / RTUs (Allen – Bradley, Modicon, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Emerson) and HMIs (Iconics, Intellution, Wonderware), control and instrument loops
Experience with data communications systems, protocols, wired and wireless network systems, and radio telemetry
Experience with OPC, Visual Basic, and SQL applications
Benefits
401(k)
Defined Contribution Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical
Prescription
Dental and vision coverage
Disability
Paid time off
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Health and wellness programs
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
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