American Water - Sacramento, CA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Sacramento, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Utilities

About the position

American Water is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team in a hybrid role based in Sacramento, CA. This position is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting the automation and process control infrastructure, specifically SCADA systems. The successful candidate will provide expert assistance and collaborate with engineering teams to create plans, designs, and monitor the build and commissioning of automation and process control systems. This role requires a deep understanding of new technological systems and the ability to apply multiple vendor products to develop innovative solutions that meet operational and business requirements. In addition to technical responsibilities, the position involves developing standards, practices, and policies related to the installation, maintenance, and operation of automation and process control systems. The candidate will be tasked with developing, deploying, and maintaining both standard and custom programming and configuration code for these systems. Second-level support for maintaining the automation and process control infrastructure is also a key aspect of this role, which includes being on-call and providing on-site support when necessary. The position may also involve managing automation and process control system projects and performing quality assurance checks as required. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with design engineers, operations personnel, and other internal staff on various projects, ensuring that they are executed from conception to start-up within budget and on schedule. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting and resolving control system issues, investigating new technological developments, and advising operating company personnel on the proper operation and maintenance of process control equipment. The role requires strong project management skills and the ability to enforce compliance with mandatory process control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Implement, maintain, and support the automation and process control infrastructure (SCADA).
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to create plans, designs, and monitor the build and commissioning of automation and process control systems.
  • Develop standards, practices, and policies related to the installation, maintenance, and operation of automation and process control systems.
  • Develop, deploy, and maintain standard and custom programming and configuration code for automation and process control systems.
  • Provide second-level support for maintaining the automation and process control infrastructure, including on-call and on-site support.
  • Manage automation and process control system projects as required.
  • Perform quality assurance checks of automation and process control systems as required.
  • Work collaboratively with design engineers, operations personnel, and other internal staff on project design and commissioning.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.
  • Investigate new technological developments and processes.
  • Advise and assist operating company personnel on proper operation and maintenance of process control equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with the Change Management process and enforce process control system life cycle practices.

Requirements

  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS).
  • Experience with configuration and programming of PLCs / RTUs (Allen - Bradley, Modicon, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Emerson) and HMIs (Iconics, Intellution, Wonderware or Ignition).
  • Strong knowledge of P&IDs, control elementary drawings, ISA instrument specifications, and loop diagrams.
  • Working knowledge of industrial control system platforms including PLC / DCS / HMI programming / design / configuration.
  • Knowledge of data communications systems, protocols, wired and wireless network systems, and radio telemetry.
  • Demonstrated ability to configure programmable process controllers and HMI systems.
  • Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with OPC, Visual Basic, and SQL applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex process control problems related to water/wastewater systems.
  • Proficient with identifying, planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of Capital Projects.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and health benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
  • Focus on health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
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