NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Process Control Systems Specialist
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Sacramento's Department of Utilities, seeking a Process Control Systems Specialist. This role involves programming, maintaining, and repairing control systems for water and wastewater facilities, ensuring operational efficiency and security.
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Responsibilities
Analyzes, evaluates, designs, develops, programs, tests, implements, documents, and maintains process control systems to support operations of the water and wastewater facilities and systems, including control apparatus, data logging and display equipment, networks, communications and security systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software and hardware equipment
Participates in designing and developing new or enhanced process control system upgrades and/or applications; analyzes user operations and business requirements to design and develop process control system solutions; reviews, evaluates, and recommends systems and applications; creates or oversees the development of systems documentation to develop program specifications; designs optimum system configurations; develops and implements testing plans; ensures system quality assurance; determines whether new programs meet users’ business and technology requirements and makes adjustments as required
Maintains and provides technical support to existing systems; provides answers to user requests for information on system use; responds to calls and requests for major or minor systems modifications; troubleshoots routine to highly complex system, hardware, and software related problems; writes, tests, debugs, and installs programs
Performs system administration functions; evaluates and tests system upgrades; installs, configures, and/or upgrades software and hardware; monitors data storage utilization; implements virtual server infrastructure and maintains related servers
Analyzes and maintains complex system software, databases, networks, and related applications; resolves compatibility problems; monitors and optimizes performance; develops migration, capacity, and disaster planning and recovery procedures
Performs programming of SCADA, PLC, and Human Machine Interface (HMI); troubleshoots and corrects programming, configuration, and interface problems; determines method of integrating new programming code into existing programs to meet user needs
Monitors and implements technological advances in process control systems and applications; advises management about upgrades and improved systems and applications as necessary
Monitors system security and performance; identifies unauthorized access and potential security breaches; recommends improvements to security and network performance
Designs, installs, configures software, troubleshoots, and maintains camera and security systems at the City’s water and wastewater facilities
Develops and reviews complex reports related to the operation of process control systems, including monthly compliance and special project reports; develops and implements various reporting tools as necessary
Trains operations staff in the use of control systems to monitor operational processes and to perform basic control system troubleshooting; assists operators in the development of process control strategies as necessary
Writes documentation on new and enhanced systems or programs, including detailed descriptions and functional capabilities; prepares and updates user materials and procedures manuals
Maintains accurate electronic records, files, and data for real-time process data
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in an industrial environment, programming, maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing SCADA, PLC's, and telemetry systems
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver License by time of appointment
Principles and practices of computer science, process control systems, and information systems operations and components, including systems analysis, programming, database administration, and network administration
Principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of data acquisition software and hardware, networks, and programming applications, including SCADA, PLC, and HMI
Principles and practices of project management, identifying technology needs and issues, researching and evaluating technology, applications, and the most effective courses of action, and implementing solutions
Electrical systems, equipment, and operations
Methods and techniques of evaluating business operations to develop technology solutions
Control systems theory and its practical application to process control and instrumentation
Operations of wastewater and water management systems and flow regimes
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility
Principles and practices of data collection, analysis, and technical report preparation
Complex arithmetic and statistical techniques
Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, record keeping, and computer applications related to the work
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff
Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work
Provide support in the implementation and maintenance of process control systems, software, hardware, networks, and related applications
On a continuous basis, analyze programming, observe monitoring signals, troubleshoot system, understand system operation, and explain new programs to operators and other users; intermittently interpret data and system configurations
Respond to and identify user needs and determine resolutions
Apply the principles of software, hardware, database, and programming management to organize and maintain system integrity
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
Modify existing strategies and/or methods to meet unusual conditions
Develop, interpret, apply, and explain a wide variety of technical policies and procedures and communicate difficult procedures and regulations to those encountered in the course of work
Research, analyze, and summarize data, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
Identify and take appropriate action when unusual operating problems occur
Organize, maintain, and update database and records systems
Prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports, records, correspondence, and other written materials
Make accurate complex arithmetic and statistical computations
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone or radio, and in writing
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Benefits
Bilingual Pay
Pension Reform Act
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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