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DC Water · 21 hours ago

Technician II, Instrumentation (SCADA)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$41/hr - $48/hr

6+ years exp

DC Water is seeking a Technician II in Instrumentation (SCADA) to develop and institute procedures for repairs and ensure quality assurance and safety in operations. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing equipment, maintaining SCADA systems, and serving as a liaison with various stakeholders.

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Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Lam

Responsibilities

Develops and institutes procedures and plans associated with routine and emergency repairs. Conducts diverse tests to validate effectiveness of control process systems

Establishes quality assurance and safety procedures that adhere to industry standards and specifications

Performs first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairing of equipment at the major assembly level to the component level. Designs, installs, and provides technical support in process control and operational systems

Serves as system control and engineering technician liaison with DC Water staff, consultants and contractors

Troubleshoots and repairs computer equipment such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Sets up, installs, and maintains audio video projection systems. Installs and maintains SCADA systems, radios, and process control automation

Utilizes network technology by desktop and laptop computers, PLC's and SCADA systems to acquire data, control and monitor systems

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

Communicates all process equipment modifications to the Production Controller

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor

Qualification

SCADA systemsProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Electrical drawings interpretationProcess control systemsElectric/electronic test equipmentCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Six (6) years of experience related to water/wastewater industry maintenance, inclusive of two (2) years of progressive experience in instrumentation/measurement

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Knowledge and ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, process control schematics, Process and Instruments Diagrams (P&ID), and ladder logic drawings

Demonstrated ability to use a wide variety of electric/electronic test equipment and computers to diagnose and correct equipment and process control system problems

The incumbent must possess and maintain current or acquire within 12 months of employment and maintain current, certification from the International Society of Automation designation of Certified Control Systems Technician CCST II or National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies NICET Ill

Must possess and maintain current a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License and a DC Water Vehicle Endorsement