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Process Control Systems Engineer II

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission • Full-time • Laurel, MD, US • $100k - $200k / year • 6d ago

Position Summary Information

General SummaryThe Process Control Specialist II performs administrative work and a variety of professional engineering work in the field, plant and/or office to support the design, implementation, testing, and operation of process control systems.Essential FunctionsPrograms and debugs process control systems including but not limited to field elements and devices, PLCs, HMIs, and reporting software

Performs problem definition and requirements analysis, produces justification reports, and develops designs for implementing new process control loops, or new control system to optimize performance of computer-controlled processes

Troubleshoots difficult control/data systems

Analyzes and tunes difficult process control loops to optimum response and cost-effective control

Recommends changes to control strategies or operational modes based on observation of control loops

Represents the division in design teams for facility construction projects

Participates in testing, debugging, and start-up of new processes and equipment

Recommends hardware and software changes and upgrades to existing systems

Reviews plans of projects for functional design and conformance to Commission standards, specifications, and contractual requirements

Works extensively with computer based scientific and process control programming

Reviews plans for plant alterations or new plant construction

Responds to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours to support WSSC Water business
Other FunctionsDeploys and commissions PLC based RTU’s in the WSSC Water’s SCADA system

May be required to participate in the group’s emergency duty program

Develops cost estimated of water, sewer and related projects

Performs other duties as required
Work Environment And Physical DemandsAbility to climb ladders and work in confined spaces and elevated locations

Ability to hear audible alarms and abnormal equipment noises

Ability to visually inspect equipment and processes any time of day or night
Required Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesWorking knowledge and ability to install, program, test, tune, troubleshoot, and optimize all process control components including field sensors, PLCs, cabling, networks, operator stations, historical databases, etc.

Working knowledge and training in the theory and operation of all components of process control systems

Ability and skill in researching what changes in process control are cost justified

Ability to effectively interface with operational and technical disciplines (electrical, mechanical, process) engineers to develop changes in ancillary equipment

Ability and skill to write and present clear and concise cost justification reports

Ability to work with contractors, developers, consultants and the general public and to maintain satisfactory working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors and to work in a team environment

Ability to keep abreast of and adapt to changes in the process control technology

Ability to lead and provide training for lower level Process Control Technicians
Minimum Education, Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering (environmental option), Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Management or a related degree to industrial process control

3+ years direct control experience in the design, programming, and systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering, and operations of PLC-based distributed process control and/or communication systems, or similar experience relevant to manufacturing industries or control system vendors

High School diploma or equivalent

7+ years experience in an engineering, instrumentation/communications, electrical or operational environment

3+ years of direct control experience in the design, programming and systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering, and operations of PLC-based distributed process control and/or communication systems, or similar experience relevant to manufacturing industries or control system vendors
Additional RequirementsPossession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

May be assigned to participate in the Division’s Emergency Duty Program

Will be required to respond to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours to support WSSC Water business

Completion of the WSSC Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
PreferencesKnowledge of and demonstrated ability in instrumentation and controls with an emphasis on those types used in water and wastewater stations, plants, transport systems, and incinerators

Current knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies

Registration in the State of Maryland as a Professional Controls Systems Engineer

ISA CAP certification

Salary$105,080 - $178,920

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EEO StatementAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationAll applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verificatio

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