INSTRUMENTATION ELECTRIC & CONTROL MANAGER

City of Amarillo

100d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Water Production Superintendent, this position is responsible for coordinating all instrumentation, supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), and radio telemetry maintenance, electrical repairs, and communication for SWT, Water Production, and Water Transmission. Duties include planning, organizing, preparing, and coordinating work for the Instrumentation Electric & Control Specialists, coordinating with other supervisors to plan, troubleshoot, perform maintenance and repair of the Instrumentation equipment, controls, communications, and SCADA system in the 3 Departments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of electrical/electronic experience with at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Two-year associates of applied science or technical degree, or equivalent in a related field such as IT, or process control repair is preferred.
• Journeyman electrician license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is preferred.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SCADA functionality, including manipulating HMI software, analyzing errors, and historian backup.
• Plan weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance for water production wells, treatment plant and pumping stations, and other related facilities.
• Maintain the SCADA system, plan and oversee the installation of control components and SCADA upgrades.
• Coordinate timely emergency repairs and maintenance to ensure SCADA communication with wells and pumps.
• Maintain the electrical operation and control of production, transmission, and treatment of water to meet system requirements.
• Participate, train, organize workflow, and enter work and all other associated responsibilities in the Cartegraph Asset Management System.
• Coordinate and plan scheduled repairs, replacement, and maintenance of Electronic and instrumentation equipment.
• Assist and coordinate with the Master Electrician for organized repairs and troubleshooting.
• Organize and maintain inventory.
• Prepare quotes and purchases to ensure workflow and parts remain in stock.
• Enter and review time and payroll into Workday for staff.
• Maintain adequate maintenance supplies for instrumentation repairs.
• Develop and maintain contingency action plans to ensure system operation during power outages and other events.
• Assist with interviewing prospective employees.
• Conduct performance appraisals of E/I Techs.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors on Electronic & Instrumentation projects and emergency repairs.
• Review prints and specs from contractors/ engineers, and suggest changes as needed.
• Research, recommend, and implement new technology as needed.
• Write and revise specs for new installations and equipment as needed.
• Program PLCs and SCADA network.
• Coordinate SCADA computer and server maintenance and upgrades.
• Maintain SCADA network and network security and remote access security.
• Maintain SCADA software license and maintenance contracts.
• Maintain current as built schematics and troubleshooting guides on site for all SCADA related equipment.
• Maintain copies of schematics in a central location.
• Maintain instrumentation user manuals and calibration procedures.
• Maintain documented calibration records of all instruments.
• Maintain TCEQ required calibrations at a central location.
• Aid other departments with instrumentation SCADA and telemetry problems.
• Meet with supervisors to update on the status of work, projects, and issues.
• Approve purchases up to $5,000 without approval from supervisor.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees