Controls Technician

Brazos River Authority•Waco, TX

48d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform electrical work to install, repair and modify industrial electrical control systems and to install and maintain a variety of complex instrumentation, automation, telemetry, and electronic controls equipment for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This is accomplished by assisting with the installation of new equipment; troubleshooting instrumentation problems; working on time critical malfunctions and system outages with reservoir intake pumping stations, remote telemetry SCADA systems, water/wastewater plants and pumping stations, and reservoir flood gate automated controls; periodically inspecting new BRA construction projects and existing electrical services and controls systems; programming software by developing PLC; creating and maintaining human machine interface (HMI) software; preparing scripts to perform complex functions; creating AutoCad drawings for new electrical systems; modifying and updating programs and interfaces; evaluating work processes to assure safety measures are employed; recommending and performing repairs and maintenance to BRA electrical and controls systems; and any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A minimum two years or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and Good Driving Record
Associates Degree (in related field) - Completed course requirements to receive an Associates Degree

Nice To Haves

Certified Control System Technician
ISA Certification
Journeyman's Electrician License
Water/Wastewater License
Detailed knowledge of the National Electric Code and applicable federal regulations

Responsibilities

Assist with the installation of new equipment
Troubleshoot instrumentation problems
Work on time critical malfunctions and system outages with reservoir intake pumping stations, remote telemetry SCADA systems, water/wastewater plants and pumping stations, and reservoir flood gate automated controls
Periodically inspect new BRA construction projects and existing electrical services and controls systems
Program software by developing PLC
Create and maintain human machine interface (HMI) software
Prepare scripts to perform complex functions
Create AutoCad drawings for new electrical systems
Modify and update programs and interfaces
Evaluate work processes to assure safety measures are employed
Recommend and perform repairs and maintenance to BRA electrical and controls systems
Perform electrical work to install, repair and modify industrial electrical control systems
Install and maintain a variety of complex instrumentation, automation, telemetry, and electronic controls equipment