Plant Instrument & Control Specialist - Glenbard Wastewater Authority

Salary $36.04 - $50.45 Hourly Location 945 Bemis Road, Glen Ellyn, IL Status Full-Time, Non-Exempt Job 21-26 I&C Specialist - GWA

The Glenbard Wastewater Authority (“the Authority”) is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Plant Instrument & Control Specialist. The job duties of the Plant Instrument & Control Specialist include but are not limited to the installation, maintenance, calibration, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting of all instrumentation, control systems, and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) at the wastewater treatment plant throughout the Glenbard Wastewater Authority and associated remote facilities.

The technician plays a key role in supporting plant operations by ensuring that automated control systems function effectively and efficiently, and to perform other electrical and instrumentational maintenance work as needed.

• Install, maintain, and calibrate a variety of instruments, including atmosphere monitors, gas analyzers, combustible/toxic gas detectors, magnetic flow measurement and recording systems, ultrasonic & radar level measurement systems, temperature measurement equipment, automated valve controls automated pump controls, and associated SCADA systems.
• Ensure that control loops, alarm systems, and data logging systems are fully operational.
• Develop, modify, troubleshoot and repair PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA systems, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI’s), and other process control systems to maintain smooth plant operations.
• Configure, program, and update control system software as required.
• Assist with SCADA and control-system upgrades, expansions, replacements, and capital improvement projects, including hardware and software installation.
• Develop and follow maintenance schedules for instruments and control equipment to prevent failures and extend the life of plant assets.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues related to instrumentation and control systems affecting the plant's operations.
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel and engineers to resolve complex problems and identify root causes of system failures.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, calibration, and repair activities, as well as inventory management of spare parts and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards by documenting maintenance activities and test results.
• Prepare and submit reports on equipment performance, maintenance activities, and system upgrades as required.
• Participate in safety training and assist with plant safety audits as necessary.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators regarding the use and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.

Applicants must possess an associate degree, technical degree, or certificate in industrial automation, instrumentation and controls, electrical technology, electronics, computer technology, information technology, or a related field, and two (2) to five (5) years of relevant experience with instrumentation and control systems, preferably in an industrial or wastewater treatment environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Industry certifications are desirable.

Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), SCADA systems (GE iFIX, Ignition), automated control system troubleshooting, and process control instrumentation, including calibration and maintenance, is preferred. Familiarity with industrial control software platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Honeywell), wastewater treatment processes, and applicable regulatory standards is desirable. Information technology…