Control Systems Analyst - Control Systems

Description

• Develops, debugs, tests, and implements new PLC based control systems.
• Researches, evaluates, and tests upgrades and/or replacements for equipment, hardware, and/or software.
• This position works under limited supervision and is expected to take individual initiative in planning and performing work.
• Configures and maintains data communications network and radio telemetry systems including Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Maintains and monitors SCADA/DCS database performance by developing, automating, and scheduling interfaces between different databases and applications.
• Maintains contact with internal and external agencies, including SAWS management, state and federal regulatory, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Provides support for network connectivity or related network issues by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving network problems.
• Provides technical support and guidance to internal users and contractors (remote and field) by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving industrial control system and related technical problems.
• May create, implement, and provide formal and informal user training.
• This position serves as a technical lead in various projects.
• This position may act on behalf of Supervisor- Control Systems in his/her absence.
• Designs, programs,and implements new Industrial Control programs, (SCADA and DCS), graphical user interface (GUI) screens, and control strategies.
• Creates, implements, and maintains ad-hoc and/or scheduled reports used for organizational and regulatory purposes to include analyzing and verifying statistical data.
• Maintains and provides system administration to include, backups, screen updates, error checking, troubleshooting, applying patches, and reviewing performance data.
• Researches, analyzes and recommends the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify network deficiencies or to enhance network performance.
• Conducts meetings and training, writes technical documents.

Requirements

• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Database administration experience, SQL.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Class "C" Texas Water or Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License.
• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS.
• Three years' SCADA/DCS related system administration and programming experience to include PLC programming in Function Block and Ladder Logic, and computer and network operating system experience.
• Cisco certification.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Familiarity with industrial control processes for water/wastewater industry.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools such as Wireshark, Putty, WinSCP, WS FTP.
• Knowledge of software applications such as Java, Exceed, Unity pro XL, RS Logix 5000, and Concept.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance