Utility System Specialist

City of Hobbs•Hobbs, NM

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Designs, installs, repairs, programs, calibrates, and maintains electronic and computer-based Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, metering and recording instruments, controlling apparatus, data logging and display equipment, communications and telemetry equipment, gate controllers and other controlling devices in the wastewater treatment plant, water production wells, reservoirs, elevated tower sites and Sewer Lift Stations. Trains employees in proper use and operations on SCADA control computers and related processes. Diagnoses malfunctions in a variety of electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems. Troubleshoots and implements needed changes to computer software and hardware used in a SCADA and programmable logic controllers (PLC) environment. Monitors, repairs, programs, and upgrades control and processing computer. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and upgrades all desktops or laptop computers, servers, and alarm and gate control computer for department. Maintains records of instrumentation calibration data, process control and monitoring data for wastewater treatment plant and water production, and instrument maintenance and replacement data. Subject to emergency call-outs involving SCADA and Instrumentation system problems. Install, maintain, and upgrade the department’s Ethernet LAN to City Hall. Troubleshoots radios and telephones. Assists department with selecting computer applications, equipment, software, and instrumentation in establishing budget requirements. Develops control system programming using International Electric Code (IEC) standard programming languages for industrial automation (IEC 61131-3).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with (4) Years of related electronics experience such as electronic circuitry repair, installation, maintenance, metering or other related electronic technology.
OR Associates Degree in electronics or related field with (2) Years of related electronic experience as stated above.
Skilled in electrical and electronic circuitry, make mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions.
Knowledge of methods, practices and tools used in installing, maintaining, repairing, testing and adjusting computers, program software, metering, recording, and display equipment.
Knowledge of installation, maintenance and repair of instrumentation wiring, communication, computer hardware and software and other control and electrical equipment.
Working knowledge of use and operation of sophisticated measuring and testing devices, hand tools and equipment of the trade.
Knowledge of computer-based data acquisitions and control systems and software used in a PLC and SCADA environment.
Knowledge of a wide range of instrumentation systems, processes, and techniques used in wastewater and water treatment facilities, including laboratory procedures.
Ability to plan, layout and execute instrumentation and computer control work.
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams (schematics) and specifications.
Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, mechanical and computer control malfunctions in typical wastewater and water treatment equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot radio, antenna, and fiber optic SCADA communication problems.
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with Utilities personnel, IT personnel, Traffic personnel, vendors/manufacturers, and general public.
Valid state issued driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain WasteWater II certification within 36 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Trains employees in proper use and operations on SCADA control computers and related processes.
Diagnoses malfunctions in a variety of electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems.
Troubleshoots and implements needed changes to computer software and hardware used in a SCADA and programmable logic controllers (PLC) environment.
Monitors, repairs, programs, and upgrades control and processing computer.
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and upgrades all desktops or laptop computers, servers, and alarm and gate control computer for department.
Maintains records of instrumentation calibration data, process control and monitoring data for wastewater treatment plant and water production, and instrument maintenance and replacement data.
Subject to emergency call-outs involving SCADA and Instrumentation system problems.
Install, maintain, and upgrade the department’s Ethernet LAN to City Hall.
Troubleshoots radios and telephones.
Assists department with selecting computer applications, equipment, software, and instrumentation in establishing budget requirements.
Develops control system programming using International Electric Code (IEC) standard programming languages for industrial automation (IEC 61131-3).