Instrumentation Control Lead Technician

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform complex installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system for water and wastewater facilities. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing various electronic and electromechanical equipment, configuring control systems, and serving as a lead worker to guide and train less experienced employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or higher
Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of analog/digital and industrial control equipment, industrial electronics, and test equipment, or computer and peripheral equipment.
Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Install and repair SCADA control systems and equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair flow and metering devices, electronic instrumentation systems, and other related electronic or electromechanical equipment in a water or wastewater treatment plant or distribution remote facilities.
Troubleshoot malfunctions of computerized control devices, control and instrument loops, instruments for activated sludge systems, water treatment, and the SCADA system.
Identify parts for replacement, maintenance, and other work.
Research, identify costs, and order parts, supplies, equipment, and materials to complete assigned tasks in accordance with established procurement procedures.
Inspect equipment and systems.
Provide preventative maintenance services.
Test and validate results using a variety of test equipment.
Operate and design improvements to control systems.
Participate in SCADA network equipment design, selection, and development, including interface protocols and system backbones.
Review plans and specifications of electronic control systems to ensure compliance with operational needs.
Coordinate system upgrades with contractors and users to minimize disruption.
Adjust and calibrate instruments to ensure functioning within standards.
Configure process control schemes, computer input and output points, displays, and control graphics.
Develop and enter programs, including those for field devices.
Verify data transmissions.
Make approved changes to meet functional specifications.
Prepare schematic drawings and sketches to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
Guide, monitor, and train less knowledgeable employees in electronics repair or maintenance work.
Schedule and assign work.
Review and check work.
Guide others in work processes.
Recommend areas for employee skills improvement.
Provide input to the employee performance evaluation process.
Maintain and update files, records, reports, and logs.
Perform special projects as assigned.