Process Control Systems Engineer III

Position Summary Information
• General SummaryThe Process Control Systems Engineer III performs a variety of professional, technical, and administrative work to support, design and program process control computer systems throughout WSSC Water.Essential FunctionsPrograms and/or may assist lower level Process Control Specialists in programming, testing, debugging, start-up, optimization of process control automation control systems throughout the Commission
• Troubleshoots and resolves very complex control systems hardware and software problems
• Analyzes and tunes very complex process control loops to optimum control
• Designs and develops implementation documents for incorporation into new process control systems
• Assists in developing process control system instrumentation and control specification standards
• Designs, deploys in the field, and commissions process control system networks and panels
• Coordinates process control and instrumentation standards, designs owner furnished... process control equipment on various capital improvement projects
• Recommends hardware and software changes and upgrades to existing systems
• Participates in testing, debugging, and start-up of new processes and equipment at all Commission sites
• Designs, implements and installs databases in the PLC, HMI and historian machine nodes based on PI&D drawings and I/O lists
• Installs and upgrades operating system software, logic programming software, communications software and HMI software on servers and operator stations at various sites
• Troubleshoots communications network problems
• Responds to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours during all types of weather to support WSSC water business wherever Process Control and field equipment is located
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
• Other FunctionsDesigns, deploys in the field and commissions PLC based RTU’s in the WSSC Water’s SCADA system
• May be required to participate in the group’s emergency duty program as designated by the Division Manager
• Designs and maintains communication links to systems outside of process control such as IT and SCADA
• Maintains hardware and software backups for disaster recovery
• Keeps abreast of and adapts to changes in the process control technology
• Performs related duties as required
• Work Environment And Physical DemandsAbility to climb ladders and work in confined spaces and elevated locations
• Ability to hear audible alarms and abnormal equipment noises
• Ability to visually inspect equipment and processes any time of day or night
• Required Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesExtensive working knowledge of PLC based process control systems and PC based HMI systems in the water/wastewater industry
• Ability to program and implement a broad range of both continuous and batch control loops and alarming for various processes in the water/wastewater plants as well as the remote pumping stations
• Ability to install, program, test, tune, troubleshoot, restore and optimize all process control components such as PLC’s and their associated power supplies and I/O modules, PLC programs, remote I/O racks, fiber optic and STP cabling, networks, operator stations, servers, panels and databases
• Ability to program Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC’s, Wonderware HMI’s, various Ethernet products
• Ability to read and understand PI&D drawings, electrical drawings, ladder logic and other engineering drawings for a project
• Ability to read and interpret a control narrative and produce a working logic and HMI program from that narrative
• Ability to use PI&D and electrical drawings and I/O list to produce an I/O panel design
• Ability to learn and use CADD software for design purposes
• Ability to write specifications for hardware, software and instrumentation
• Extensive knowledge, skill and ability in identifying and evaluating process control changes that are cost effective
• Significant knowledge of and ability to effectively interface with operational and technical disciplines (electrical, mechanical, process) and to develop changes in ancillary equipment
• Ability to work with contractors, consultants, and internal WSSC Water teams and units and to maintain satisfactory working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors and to work in a team environment at various sites around the commission
• Must have expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas of process control:
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated ability in Wonderware HMI, including: graphical development; tag database development; scripting; alarming; data logging; I/O driver configuration; and Archestra configuration
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated ability in programming development and programming of Siemens S7, Siemens 505, and Allen Bradley 5000 family PLCs, including: RLL and APT programming; Profibus and Control Net configuration
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated ability in SCADA systems, including: SCADA polling master configuration and development; DNP3 and OPC; INSQL development and maintenance; RTU design and installation; implementation and configuration of routers with OSPF; of radio and microwave system implementation
• Extensive knowledge of Cyber security for control systems. This should include but not limited to: Extensive knowledge of IDS; Securing routers and switches; Accepted methods of performing security assessments
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated ability in panel and network design, including: integration and layout of panel components such power supply; UPSs; terminal strips; isolators; fiber optic patch panels; design and installation of copper and fiber networks their and connections and interfaces
• Extensive knowledge of CADD
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated ability in instrumentation and controls with an emphasis on types used in water and wastewater stations, plants, transport systems and incinerators
• Minimum Education, Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering (environmental option), Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems management or process control related field
• 6+ years direct control experience in the design, programming, systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of PLC based distributed process control and/or communication systems, or similar experience relevant to manufacturing industries or control system vendors.

OR
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in engineering, instrumentation/communications, electrical or operational environment
• 4+ years direct control experience in the design, programming, systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of PLC based distributed process control and/or communication systems, or similar experience relevant to manufacturing industries or control system vendors.
• Additional RequirementsMay be assigned to participate in the Division’s Emergency Duty Program
• Completion of the WSSC Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date
• Completion of all safety training as required by WSSC Water
• Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
• PreferencesKnowledge of and demonstrated ability in instrumentation and controls with an emphasis on those types used in water and wastewater stations, plants, transport systems, and incinerators
• Current knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies
• Registration in the State of Maryland as a Professional Controls Systems Engineer
• ISA CAP certification

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