Instrumentation Control & Electrical Manager

City of Hollywood, Florida • Fl, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the Director of the Public Utilities Manager-WWTP, this employee is responsible for the administration of all instrumentation, computer control, and electrical systems for the Department of Public Utilities-WWTP. This employee supervises subordinate personnel engaged in planning, installing, and maintaining the instrumentation, computer control, and electrical systems within the water and wastewater treatment facilities, raw water wells, elevated tanks, collection and storm water pumping stations, SCADA system, and local and wide area networks. The Instrumentation Control & Electrical Manager exercises extensive initiative and independent judgment in solving problems as they develop in order to maintain the continuous, effective, efficient, and safe operation of the instrumentation, computer control, and electrical systems within the Public Utilities Department. Technical and computer expertise is of prime importance as errors in technical judgment could result in extensive damage to the environment, facilities, or both. Duties include enforcing safety precautions for employee and operational staff, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and estimating costs for instrumentation, computer control, and electrical systems projects. Work is performed with wide latitude in the use of independent judgment and selection of work methods and procedures. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of the operational success of the instrumentation, computer control, and electrical systems and achievement of objectives. This is an essential position, which requires incumbents to report to work during catastrophic events. In case of such an event, incumbents may be required to work 12-hour shifts, seven days a week to help provide essential services to our customers.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical or computer engineering, or related field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of plant process control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems in the water and wastewater treatment plant industry, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in the development of process and instrumentation diagrams (PID), telemetry and control systems philosophies, as well as design, specification and selection of control system instrumentation including; Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and radio telemetry systems, GE Digital iFIX configuration and PLC Programming, systems start-up, testing and installation, project review and coordination, or similar experience.
• Experience with GE Digital iFIX, EcoStruxure & RSLogix 500 control system software running under the Microsoft Windows platform as well as experience or knowledge of ladder logic programming for Allen-Bradley, Schneider, and Modicon PLCs, or similar experience.
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the installation and maintenance of instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems within the Public Utility-WWTP department; oversees testing of equipment and systems; enforces safety precautions for employees and the public; estimates costs for system projects.
• Directs preventive maintenance programs; reviews daily work orders; oversees movable and fixed asset inventory; verifies monthly expense reports; assist in preparation of annual divisional program budgets.
• Consults with engineers staff regarding new construction projects; recommends additions and replacements of instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems; maintains service and maintenance records of repairs.
• Makes recommendation regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leaves and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.
• Insures that the Public Utilities–WWTP department instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems are performing and operating efficiently.
• Coordinates the daily operations of the Public Utilities-WWTP department instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems.
• Confers with and advises the staff on difficult technical problems in their assigned areas.
• Initiates and directs instrumentation, computer control and electrical systems investigations, troubleshooting and directs modification to the system to improve efficiency and performance.
• Directs and reviews the preparation of plans, specifications and contracts for construction, repair or maintenance to facilities.
• Authorizes and recommends purchases of supplies and equipment; conducts weekly staff meetings with subordinates.
• Coordinates divisional training programs.
• Works with consulting engineering firms making recommendations for new facilities, equipment and modifications of existing facilities.
• Follows safety procedures and promotes a safe work environment.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans
• 4-Day Work Week
• Award Winning Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments)
• Competitive pay
• Benefits package
• Pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager