Technician II, Instrumentation; SCADA DDCS

Washington, DC, United States

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.

General

Job Title: Technician II, Instrumentation Job Code: S0160

Supervises Directly: No

New or Revised: Revised Regular or At-Will: Regular

Date Last Revised: 9/6/2011 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:
Union/ Non-Union: Union

Department Name and Division: Varies Salary

Schedule:

Regular Wage Service (RW)

Cost Center Code: Varies Grade: RW11

Essential Position: Yes Reports To: Varies

EEO Code: Skilled Craft Workers Work Format In-Person

Who We Are &

What We Do:

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.

Role

Description:

Instrumentation Technician II performs a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance of electronic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation. Fabricates, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains instruments. Assists with modifications and upgrades of instruments and computer control systems. Diagnoses and corrects telemetry problems of computer control systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Assists in the maintenance of SCADA systems.

• Develops and institutes procedures and plans associated with routine and emergency repairs. Conducts diverse tests to validate effectiveness of control process systems.
• Establishes quality assurance and safety procedures that adhere to industry standards and specifications.
• Performs first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairing of equipment at the major assembly level to the component level. Designs, installs, and provides technical support in process control and operational systems.
• Serves as system control and engineering technician liaison with DC Water staff, consultants and contractors.
• Troubleshoots and repairs computer equipment such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Sets up, installs, and maintains audio video projection systems. Installs and maintains SCADA systems, radios, and process control automation.
• Utilizes network technology by desktop and laptop computers, PLC's and SCADA systems to acquire data, control and monitor systems.
• 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.
• Communicates all process equipment modifications to the Production Controller.
• 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.

Skills &

Qualifications:

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

Required Experience:

Six (6) years of experience related to water/wastewater industry maintenance,…