Control Systems Technician

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TWC is actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Control Systems Technician to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

The Control Systems Technician is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of process control systems. Under limited supervision, the Control Systems Technician is responsible for efficiently prioritizing, designing, planning, and completing the workload as assigned.

• Performs complex maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, programming, and system administration of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), control and instrument loops, field instrumentation, chemical analysis systems, variable frequency drives, communication network systems, hazardous chemical distribution and detection systems, and HMI computer workstations.
• Performs installation and implementation of process instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), PLC-based control and instrument loops, communication network systems (Serial/IP/Radio), hazardous chemical distribution/detection systems, and chemical analyzer equipment.
• Ensures proper software application and systems programming necessary for maintaining and troubleshooting PLC’s, HMI, Radio, and other field equipment.
• Creates, maintains, and updates critical information using various applications and programs. Reviews, and prepares reports from databases with information regarding assigned work orders, equipment calibration, repair, and inventory.
• Coordinates and facilitates monthly group meetings.
• Participates in design review and construction process. Reviews prints for conformity to TWC and accepted industry standards in process control systems and instrumentation principles, practices, procedures, and terminology. Evaluates and specifies instrumentation.
• Provides technical guidance and training to control system technicians for special projects and PCS control systems.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned.

• Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Fields or a related field or 60 college hours from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, or a State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License.
• Three years’ experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and installation of control and instrument loops, field instrumentation, or hazardous chemical distribution/detection systems, including two years’ experience in PLC hardware and software, SCADA/DCS fundamentals.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Instrument Society of America Certification.
• Cisco certification or approved network certification.
• Experience in potable and non-potable water industries.
• Work order and maintenance management systems experience.
• Proficient skills in programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) computer workstations.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 90 pounds occasionally; pushing a maximum force of 100 pounds; pulling a maximum force of 100 pounds. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech, and hearing. Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather;

wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.