Specialist I, Instrumentation & PCS - (25-PE)
Specialist I, Instrumentation & PCS - (25-PE)
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Specialist I Instrumentation and PCS
DC Water Job Description
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.
A Specialist I Instrumentation & Process Control Systems (PCS) is responsible for the maintenance of electronic electrical pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation. Fabricates installs troubleshoots repairs and maintains instruments and computer control systems including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Process Control /Distributed Control Systems and maintains bus networks.
- A Specialist I Instrumentation & PCS performs all levels of functions associated with the maintenance of electronic electrical pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation.
- Independently performs first-line diagnostics troubleshooting repairing and maintenance of instrumentation equipment at the major assembly level to the component level including root cause failure analysis in any assigned area of the plant.
- Performs troubleshooting repairing and maintenance of PLCs and Operator Interface Terminals (OITs); using online and offline programming tools.
- Performs troubleshooting repairing and maintenance of PCS input/output field signals and Bus Networks. Sets up and troubleshoots Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Bus communication to PCS. Performs basic troubleshooting of PCS logic.
- Performs PCS interfaces troubleshooting of VFDs and valve actuators.
- Serves as system control and engineering technician liaison with DC Water staff consultants and contractors.
- Responsible for asset commissioning and integration.
- Develops work plans for complex and strategic projects within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Analyses estimate of labor and materials required to accomplish PMs and CMs.
- Locates and maintains Loop Drawings and Point to Point wiring Diagrams for all Instrumentation at Blue Plains on SharePoint.
- Fully supports the use of a CMMS by displaying proficiency in using the system for work planning requisitions execution and analysis.
- Conducts tailgate training sessions.
- Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.
- Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.
- Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Key Working Relationships:Interacts with employees in the department and throughout the Authority contractors and consultants.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Requires moderate physical activities such as occasionally performing the following:
- Lifting pushing or pulling light or moderately heavy objects/materials (up to 50 lbs.)
- Climbing up and down ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles etc.
- Balancing (to prevent falling) when standing or crouching on narrow slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
- Bending stooping kneeling crouching etc.
- Crawling or moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
- Standing or walking for long periods
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.
- Take pride in your work.We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
- Connect to a strong culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.
- Be your true self.We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.
- Build your skills and career path.We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to
perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please
email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
