Water Plant Automation Controls Engineer

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcecommitted to providing exemplary service to its residents. If you arepassionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.

The Water Plant Automation Controls Engineer programs andtroubleshoots control systems operator interfaces servers and reports for theMilwaukee Water Works SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system.

Design Programming and Maintenance

• Design and layout new systems or replacements for obsolete PLCs (programmable logic controllers) using the latest control platform including new or rewritten programs. Integrate with the supervisory system by creating necessary HMI (humanmachine interface) tags and alarms.
• Coordinate contractors and operations staff during maintenance and modifications to the control system.
• Modify and expand programming and graphical user interfaces when new equipment or instrumentation is added to the system including VFDs (variable frequency drive) analog or digital instrumentation whether connected via current loop Ethernet IP Modbus or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange).
• Assist in the layout connection routing and testing of new systems including communications switch setup graphics creation adding tags to PI (Plant Information) or SQL (structured query language) databases adding trends reports and documenting the system.

Technical Support and Documentation

• Provide technical support and troubleshoot all equipment related to automated systems; coordinate with engineering staff at the treatment plants on the proper integration and installation of the automation systems at pumping and booster stations water storage facilities and pressure and flow control sites.
• Train and instruct operators electricians and instrument personnel in the use of automated systems.
• Monitor and maintain automation systems including processor faults errors warnings and the loss of communication and field device warnings.
• Conduct firmware upgrades of automation controllers for security updates and compatibility with new HMI platforms to be integrated.
• Monitor and maintain HMI servers used for SCADA; ensure that best industry practices are used to manage the SCADA servers.
• Create Excel reports for SCADA system and resolve Excel reporting issues.
• Maintain update and add data to PI or SQL databases to store tag data for production reporting systems and trends.
• Conduct software patches and updates for Rockwells Factory Talk HMI platform and control network.
• Conduct and coordinate complex preplanning to anticipate downtime and recovery processes.
• Create and maintain SCADA documentation including guides for Operators and process control procedures.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets technical notes and documents for SCADA management and tracking.
• Maintain equipment records with the TMA (The Maintenance Authority) computerized maintenance management system.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.

• Must respond to afterhours emergencies to maintain operating systems throughout the treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Water plant section employees are considered essential and must report to work no matter the weather conditions or emergency event.
• Must work in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• The preemployment medical requirements for this position include:
  • Drug Test NonDOT
  • Physical Exam
  • AudioGram
  • Vision Exam

1. Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on control systems or related courseworkPLUSone year of fulltime experience programming repairing and maintaining control systems.
   OR
   Associate degree in electronic technology automation electronic engineering technology or a related fieldPLUSthree years of fulltime experience programming repairing and maintaining control systems.
   OR
   Five years of fulltime experience programming repairing and maintaining control systems.
2. Valid drivers license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may beconsidered.

NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.

Technical

• Knowledge of control systems including ladder logic control strategies.
• Ability to program Rockwell Automation PLCs and PACs (programmable automation controllers) using ladder logic and function block programming.
• Knowledge of basic computer programming including loops conditionals and subroutines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows to the system level including the ability to work with services and the registry.
• Knowledge of IPv4 (internet protocol version 4 networking including subdomains and net masks.
• Knowledge of serial and Ethernet communications protocols including Modbus TCP/IP (transmission control protocol/internet protocol) and CIP (control and information protocol).
• Knowledge of instrumentation communication including HART (highway addressable remote transducer) current loops and other analog data transfer methodologies.
• Ability to utilize computer software including Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read electrical piping and construction prints and diagrams.
• Ability to use basic electrical test equipment for troubleshooting issues.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals when installing new equipment and instruments.

Communication Interpersonal and Judgment

• Written communication skills including the ability to communicate technical information in writing.
• Verbal communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers and vendors.
• Ability to work cooperatively effectively and fairly with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
• Decisionmaking and problemsolving skills to handle complex technical issues as they arise.
• Ability to remain calm and stay in control during highpressure situations.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team to solve technical issues.
• Ability to remain current with constantly changing hardware and software associated with industrial control systems.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current salary range (PG 2LN) is$86739$105223annuallyand the resident wage incentive rate for City of Milwaukee residents is$89341$108380.Appointmentabove the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and otherqualifications and is subject to approval.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

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