Control Systems Engineer - Oregon, United States - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Description

Reports to

Section Manager, Process Control Engineering
Full or Part Time

Full Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or Temporary

Regular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday

7:30am to 4:00pm

Position Location

Laurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
The

Control Systems Engineer

performs a variety of professional, technical, and administrative work tosupport the design, implementation, testing, and operation of process control systems.

Essential Functions
Programs and debugs process control systems including but not limited to field elements and devices, PLCs, HMIs, and reporting software
Performs problem definition and requirements analysis, produces justification reports, and develops designs for implementing new process control loops, or new control system to optimize performance of computer-controlled processes
Analyzes and tunes difficult process control loops to optimum response and cost-effective control
Recommends changes to control strategies or operational modes based on observation of control loops
Represents the Division in design teams for facility construction projects
Participates in testing, debugging, and start-up of new processes and equipment
Recommends hardware and software changes and upgrades to existing systems
Reviews plans of projects for functional design and conformance to Commission standards, specifications, and contractual requirements
Works extensively with computer based scientific and process control programming
Reviews plans for plant alterations or new plant construction
Responds to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours to support


WSSC
Water business
Other Functions

Deploys and commissions


PLC
based RTU's in the


WSSC
Water's


SCADA
system
May be required to participate in the group's emergency duty program
Develops cost estimated of water, sewer and related projects
Performs other duties as required
Work Environment And Physical Demands

Ability to climb ladders, walk up and down two flights of steps without assistance, walk 100 yards without assistance, work in confined spaces and elevated locations.

Used hand tools and use a multi-meter in an electrical panel.
.

Ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds, and to utilize appropriate safety equipment and procedures appropriately.
Ability to hear audible alarms and abnormal equipment noises.
Ability to visually inspect equipment and processes any time of day or night. Good physical condition, particularly the absence of respiratory and back problems
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge and ability to install, program, test, tune, troubleshoot, and optimize all process control components including field sensors, PLCs, cabling, networks, operator stations, historical databases, etc.

Working knowledge and training in the theory and operation of all components of process control systems
Ability and skill in researching what changes in process control are cost justified
Ability to effectively interface with operational and technical disciplines (electrical, mechanical, process) engineers to develop changes in ancillary equipment
Ability and skill to write and present clear and concise cost justification reports
Ability to work with contractors, developers, consultants and the general public and to maintain satisfactory working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors and to work in a team environment
Ability to keep abreast of and adapt to changes in the process control technology
Ability to lead and provide training for lower level Process Control Technicians
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering (environmental option), Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Management or a related degree to industrial process control
3+ years of direct control experience in the design, programming, systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of


PLC
based distributed process control and/or communication systems, or relevant and similar experience to manufacturing industries or control system vendors.

OR
High School diploma or equivalent
7+ years experience in an engineering, instrumentation/communications, electrical or operational environment, including 3 years of direct control experience in the design, programming, systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of


PLC
based distributed process control and/or communication systems, or relevant and similar experience to manufacturing industries or control system vendors.
Additional Requirements

May be assigned to participate in the Division's Emergency Duty Program
Will be required to respond to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours to support


WSSC
Water business
Completion of the


WSSC
Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
Preferences

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in instrumentation and controls with an emphasis on those types used in water and wastewater stations, plants, transport systems, and incinerators
Current knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies
Registration in the State of Maryland as a Professional Controls Systems Engineer

ISA

CAP
certification
Salary

$82,763 - $140,698

EEO Statement

AN

EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap.

The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date
Open Until Filled

Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Eligible candidates will be released for review after 8/14/23.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree -
  OR- High School diploma or equivalent with 7+ years experience in an engineering, instrumentation/communications, electrical or operational environment?

Yes
No

• Do you have 3+ years of direct control experience in design, programming, and systems start-up relative to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of
  PLCbased distributed process control, and/or communication systems, or relevant and similar experience to manufacturingindustries or control system vendors?

Yes
No

• This position will require response to emergency calls outside of normal work hours in order to support
  WSSCWater business. Are you able to meet this job requirement?

Yes
No

• Are you registered as a Professional Controls Systems Engineer in the State of Maryland?

Yes
No

• Do you have an
  ISA
  CAPcertification?

Yes
No

• Do you have experience in the water/wastewater industry?

Yes
No

• Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Yes
No

Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

Yes
No

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