City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department · 1 week ago
Lead Control Systems & Communication Technician (1st 25 Qualified)
San Bernardino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for performing a wide variety of advanced professional and technical duties in the planning, design, implementation, calibration, testing, and modification of supervisory control systems and telecommunication systems. The Lead Control Systems and Communication Technician will also oversee crew members and ensure the effective operation of various control systems.
GovernmentNon ProfitService IndustryWater
Responsibilities
Perform a wide variety of advanced professional and technical duties in the planning, design, implementation, calibration, testing, and modification of supervisory control systems, Radio Frequency (RF) and fiber-optic based telecommunication systems, water reclamation plant process control systems, Department Distribution System Hydraulic Model (DSHM), security access and control systems, and field telemetry communication systems
Perform a variety of more difficult and complex professional and technical tasks involved in the maintenance, development, implementation, and support of the Department's process control Systems, supervisory control systems, and wide area telecommunication networks including radio-based telemetry and voice radio systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems
Train, instruct, direct, and monitor the work of assigned crew members and may also oversee the inspection of work performed by contractors
Work under general directions using good judgment and discretion in carrying out work assignments and directing the work of others and may serve in the absence of the Control Systems and Communication Supervisor
Qualification
Required
At least two (2) years of journey level experience in the use of proprietary human machine interface (HMI) software packages
Must be proficient in the design and operation of supervisory control systems and associated systems equivalent to those used by the Water Department
Associate Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Instrumentation and Control Systems, or closely related science and two (2) years of journey level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) including at least two (2) years of experience in the programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
High School graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of journey level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) including at least two (2) years of experience in the programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Trade/Military Technical School graduation and four (4) years of journey level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) including at least two (2) years of experience in the programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver's license
Must be able to respond to emergency call-out situations as necessary and participate in standby or on-call duty including emergency response during after hours, weekends, and holidays according to predetermined schedules
Must be clean shaven or have trimmed facial hair in order to properly use personal respirators and SCBA equipment
Must pass a respirator medical exam and be physically able to wear SCBA equipment
Must be able to work in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing and under extreme temperatures and hazardous environment
Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in a variety of environmental and weather conditions, transport materials and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds, work in aerial lifts up to 60 feet, work to heights of 150 feet, walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction
Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
Preferred
Possession of a Grade II Certified Control Systems Technician certificate, issued by the International Society of Automation (ISA) or Grade III Electrical Instrumentation Technologist certificate, issued by California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is highly desirable
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department
The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department delivers high quality, economically priced water, sewer treatment, and sewer collection services to over 200,000 residents in the City of San Bernardino and surrounding communities.
201-500 employees
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