Senior Engineer Automation & Controls (SCADA)

American Water Works-posted 9 months ago
Clarks Summit, PA
Utilities
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The primary role is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting the automation & process control infrastructure. This includes providing expert assistance and collaborating in creating engineering plans, designs, monitoring, building, and commissioning of automation & process control systems. The position requires understanding and applying new technological systems and multiple vendor products to develop and support innovative system solutions that match operational and business requirements. Responsibilities also include assisting in the development of standards, practices, and policies related to the installation, maintenance, and operations of automation & process control systems, as well as providing second-level support for maintaining the automation & process control infrastructure. The role may involve managing automation & process control system projects, performing quality assurance checks, and managing direct reports as required.

  • Collaborate with design engineers, operations personnel, and other internal staff on the design, review, information gathering, inspection, and commissioning/start-up of projects that include process control equipment or systems.
  • Execute projects from conception to start-up within budget and project schedule.
  • Develop programming and configuration code for process control systems, make changes to existing programs, review work performed by outside contractors, participate in factory witness testing, and coordinate control system issues between project engineering, the instrumentation contractor, and American Water management.
  • Review control logic strategies and implement programming changes to optimize control strategies for treatment and pumping processes.
  • Perform or coordinate maintenance activities on process control equipment or systems.
  • Perform upgrades, add new facilities, and provide replacement of hardware and software.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.
  • Investigate new technological developments and processes.
  • Research, recommend, and implement systems to enhance Systems functionality and reliability.
  • Advise, instruct, and/or assist personnel on proper operation and maintenance of Process Control equipment or Systems.
  • Provide technical instruction as required.
  • Work with personnel to implement appropriate policies, standards, practices, and guidelines for all phases of Process Control implementation and maintenance.
  • Enforce compliance with mandatory Process Control policies and procedures.
  • Make recommendations to change standards and methods to improve processes and results.
  • Provide supervision and/or support for Controls Engineer or Controls Specialist staff members as required.
  • Ensure compliance with the Change Management process.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Process Control vendors to keep current with changes in operational control systems.
  • Review vendor specifications, report findings, and make recommendations.
  • Strong knowledge of P&IDs, control elementary drawings, ISA instrument specifications, and loop diagrams.
  • Working knowledge of industrial control system platforms including PLC/DCS/HMI programming/design/configuration.
  • Knowledge of process computers and data collection methods.
  • Understanding of PC Networking technology, telemetry methods, and historical archiving databases.
  • Strong knowledge of project management and application development methodologies and tools.
  • Knowledge of business applications, Microsoft Office products and productivity tools (e.g. MS Word, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes).
  • Demonstrative knowledge of engineering concepts and their application; water/wastewater equipment and systems operations preferred.
  • Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation process control equipment and systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to configure programmable process controllers PLCs/RTUs (Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Emerson).
  • Demonstrated ability to configure HMI with Iconics, Intellution, or Wonderware.
  • Ability to develop Process Control Functional descriptions.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex process control problems related to water/wastewater systems.
  • Proficient with identifying, planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of Capital Projects.
  • Proficient with data communications systems, protocols, wired and wireless network systems, and radio telemetry.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changes in priority efficiently.
  • Excellent client relations skills and customer service orientation.
  • Good verbal and written communications skills, including presentation expertise and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
  • Rapidly assess options and likely consequences when under time pressure to make decisions or solve problems.
  • Significant additional experience and/or certifications or other education and training may be substituted for formal education.
  • Experience with OPC, Visual Basic, and SQL applications.
  • Competitive salary and health benefits package.
  • Opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.
  • Focus on health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
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