Facilities Systems Control Integrator

Facilities Systems Control Integrator

Posted:
Jan 30, 2025 | Closes:
Open Until Filled | Type:
Full-Time |

Location:

Albany, NY | Salary Range: $45 - $51 per hour

NY CREATES serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high‑tech innovation and commercialization.

Operation, maintenance, testing and repair of UPW (Ultra‑Pure Water) and WWT (Wastewater Treatment) systems to meet the required standards of purity, quality, and facility performance with a focus on design, installation, commissioning, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.

• Operations, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of UPW and WWT systems to meet the required standards of purity, quality and facility performance.
• Participation in the development of equipment start‑up, shutdown and preventative maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Identify, develop, and design control system improvements and upgrades for enhanced system functionality and reliability.
• Identify instrumentation deficiencies and suggest alternatives.
• Monitors, evaluates, and adjusts UPW and WWT systems performance for proper and efficient operation. Assist UPW/WWT staff and contractors with maintaining SCADA systems including General Electric (I‑Fix), Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, PLCs and other control software interfaces.
• Provide technical guidance and support including set‑up, verification, operation, and troubleshooting of complex building automation and control systems. Monitoring and responding to all facility reporting alarms and controls.
• Work with engineering, system integrators, system owners and operators to improve the design and control of their systems or solve control issues.
• Maintain an understanding of all related disciplines (process, waste, chemical & gas distribution, etc.).
• Provide technical instruction and training to other technicians and personnel on basic theory, proper system operations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting techniques, typical system failures and corrections.
• Provide recommendations on equipment/systems operation and modification for energy conservation, efficiency, and reliability.
• Review performance of existing systems to identify areas for improved operations.
• Completing reports for material usage (inventory control), system performance, equipment maintenance history, etc.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and various maintenance management programs.
• Maintain good communication with other control technicians and work as a team to learn, understand and develop the proper skills to move the department controls forward.
• Off shift coverage, when necessary or during emergencies and twice a year shutdown availability.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in the design, installation, commissioning, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of SCADA systems including Factory Talk, General Electric (I‑Fix), Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, PLCs and other control software interfaces. Must possess the technical knowledge to troubleshoot complex process automation systems.
• Excellent communication skills, self‑confidence, ability to work independently. Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments. Provide off shift coverage.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and maintenance management programs. Experience with maintenance schedules, blueprints, diagrams, sketches, codes and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to lift and push/pull 50 lbs. regularly, frequent climbing, adverse weather conditions, exposure to hazards. Ability to work extended hours and during planned shutdown periods.
• Must wear a respirator as assigned and participate in NY CREATES hearing conservation…