Specialist , Instrumentation & PCS PE

Job Title

Specialist I, Instrumentation & Process Control Systems (PCS)

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 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We 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 day—exceeding 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing all levels of functions associated with the maintenance of electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical instrumentation.
• Independently performing 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.
• Performing troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of PLCs and Operator Interface Terminals (OITs); using online and offline programming tools.
• Performing 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.
• Performing PCS interfaces troubleshooting of VFDs and valve actuators.
• Serving as system control and engineering technician liaison with DC Water staff, consultants and contractors.
• Responsible for asset commissioning and integration.
• Developing 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.
• Locating and maintaining Loop Drawings and Point to Point wiring Diagrams for all Instrumentation at Blue Plains on SharePoint.
• Fully supporting the use of a CMMS by displaying proficiency in using the system for work planning, requisitions, execution, and analysis.
• Conducting tailgate training sessions.
• Complying with applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Operating Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintaining vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reporting any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.
• Performing 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,…