Process Control Systems Specialist
Berkeley County
- Job Summary and Essential Functions
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This position typically provides the performance of skilled duties in the installation, preventive maintenance, repair and programming on all aspects of BCWS SCADA and Process Control Systems; oversees task scheduling and direct supervision/training of associate team members providing direction and assistance on a daily basis; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Installs, programs and maintains Multismart Scada RTU’s, Radios, Repeaters and antenna systems.
- Installs, programs, calibrates and maintains all process control instruments/devices including but not limited to pressure, level, turbidity, chlorine analyzers, control panels, control valves, switches, relays, sampling equipment and other instrumentation devices.
- Supervises and manages subordinate employees to ensure completion of projects and safety.
- Performs all aspects of programming and maintenance of PLC controls, variable frequency drives and SCADA equipment including HMI development.
- Enters and exits manholes, pump station wet wells and other confined spaces to perform inspections, maintenance and repairs.
- Operates electrical measuring instruments and electronic test or calibrations equipment proficiently.
- Documents all maintenance actions.
- Manages departmental projects and assignments from inception to documented completion, including planning, specification and ordering of material and efficient utilization of available manpower.
- Provides operational and procedural instruction to associate team members.
- Schedules, plans and executes the departments’ field activities ensuring compliance with OSHA, NEC, Local, State and Federal regulations.
- Provides training for new personnel with a strong emphasis on safety while ensuring compliance with the organizations policies.
- Participates in departmental on-call rotation.
- Installs equipment such as amplifiers and repeaters in order to maintain the strength of communications transmissions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Minimum Requirements to Perform Work
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- Associate’s degree in Electrical Trade, Electronics or related field;
- Eight (8) years of experience;
- Or equivalent education, and/or experience.
- Journeyman Electrician Certification is required.
- Must possess a valid level Class B Wastewater Collection System Operator license. Personnel are required to maintain current certification as a condition of continued employment;
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for South Carolina with safe driving record;
- Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
- A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
- Knowledge of HMI/PLC programming/analysis, PLC hardware, instrumentation and electronics, SCADA telemetry and process control equipment installation and operation testing and servicing.
- Knowledge of routine motor maintenance including preventive maintenance and minor repair such as bearing replacement.
- Knowledge of electrical theory, National Electric code and electrical safety procedures.
- Ability to use and interpret all standard electrical/electronic test equipment.
- Ability to read and understand electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment operating and maintenance manuals, including schematics, drawings, blueprints and technical data instructions.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot and repair complex electrical circuits.
- Ability to wear and use a self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Ability to understand and comply with all safety regulations.
- Ability to climb vertically 200 feet, including BCWS water towers and other associated structures to perform repairs and routine maintenance as required.
- Physical Demands
This position requires the employee to reach, pull and push with hands and arms; stand; use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ninety-five (95) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work Conditions
The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal working hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the ability to work after hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.