Sr Automation & Controls (SCADA) Engineer

Overview

Implement, maintain, and support SCADA automation & control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• system upgrade
• control programming
• compliance management
• project execution
• vendor management
• troubleshooting

Tasks

-Researches, recommends, and implements systems to enhance Systems functionality and reliability. -Ensures compliance with the Change Management process. Enforces process control system life cycle practices. -Performs or coordinate maintenance activities on process control equipment or systems. -Works collaboratively 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. -Performs upgrades, add new facilities, and provide replacement of hardware and software. -Makes recommendations to change standards and methods to improve processes and results. -Develops 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. -Reviews control logic strategies and implement programming changes to optimize control strategies for treatment and pumping processes. -Investigates new technological developments and processes. -Provides Technical instruction as required. -Advises, instructs, and/or assists personnel on proper operation and maintenance of Process Control equipment or Systems. -Executes projects from conception to start-up within budget and project schedule. -Develops and maintains relationship with Process Control vendors to keep current with changes in operational control systems. -Troubleshoots and resolve control system issues. -Provides supervision and/or support for Controls Engineer or Controls Specialist staff members as required. -Works with members of operating company to enforce compliance with mandatory Process Control policies and procedures. -Works with personnel to implement appropriate policies, standards, practices, and guidelines for all phases of Process Control implementation and maintenance. -Reviews vendor specifications, report findings and make recommendations.

Requirements

• scada
• plcs
• opc
• sql
• degree
• 5 years

What You Bring

-Experience with data communications systems, protocols, wired and wireless network systems, and radio telemetry. -Experience with OPC, Visual Basic, and SQL applications. -Significant additional experience and/or certifications or other education and training may be substituted for formal education. -Minimum five (5) years of experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), configuration and programming of PLCs / RTUs (Allen – Bradley, Modicon, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Emerson) and HMIs (Iconics, Intellution, Wonderware), control and instrument loops. -Operating Facilities – Multi District/State Coverage Area. Requires “on-call” out of hours support during evenings, nights, holidays and weekends. -Four year (4) degree or equivalent. -Travel, including overnight, as required.

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About American Water

-Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water. -Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities. -Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities. -Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges. -A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

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