IT INDUSTRIAL CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Position Summary

This position provides Industrial Control System service, support, and maintenance for all systems related to water treatment, SOS, distribution, and water quality. Provides maintenance on water treatment and quality analyzers for regulatory reporting and other water reporting functions. Responds to work requests from Water Treatment, SOS, Distribution, and Engineering. Supports preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, enhancements, and capital projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration tasks on treatment plant and remote facility electronic, electrical, mechanical systems, instrumentation, switch gear, VFD, pressure, magnetic flow, and radar level, both electric and pneumatic actuators and positioners, communications equipment, controllers, PLC/DCS and HMI, and other instrumentation.

• Installs, tests, monitors, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots equipment, including running conduit and pulling new wire.

• Uses organized and logical troubleshooting techniques to identify and locate problems.

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and calibrates various detectors, alarms, analyzers, and sensors for flow, level, pressure, and other process elements such as temperature, pH, and chemical residual. Repairs and/or replaces instrumentation equipment as needed. Revises and updates associated documentation.

• Assists in monitoring process control systems using diagnostic software. Updates software and data based on operational and maintenance needs. Maintains and updates panels, PLCs, and related input and output equipment.

• Performs Inspection and Maintenance (I & M) checks on all control systems.

• Provides input to engineering consultants and contractors regarding design and construction of CNS improvements.

• Assists in the preparation of labor and materials estimates, reviews bids, and assists in overseeing contracted services.

• Develops, performs, and maintains a thorough calibration/maintenance schedule of process/system instrumentation, and maintains calibration and maintenance records within computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Enters and maintains records of installed equipment, problems encountered, work performed, and parts and materials used within CMMS. Maintains inventory of parts, spares, and accessories.

• Remains alert and communicative to conditions and events occurring at CNS Water Treatment Facilities indicating anticipated or needed repairs and makes related recommendations.

• Takes all proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Required to wear protective safety gear and use safety equipment. Reports all near-misses, accidents, and damage to CNS property.

• Responsible for knowing and complying with all CNS and department policies, participating in professional trainings and development, and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.

• Conducts job duties with a continuing awareness of the environmental implications of decisions and a focus on providing services in a sustainable and responsible manner.

• Prepare for and perform IT and/or ICS incident responses as required.

• Understand various industrial control systems (ICS) and their purpose, application, function, and dependencies on network IP and industrial communications to effectively maintain, manage, operate, and secure the operational environment.

• Configure and download radio programs, assemble and install radio equipment, read, understand, and perform modifications to existing radio profiles to maintain compatibility and consistency in radio networks.

• May provide on-call services.

• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum 1 year of related work experience.

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university. Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

• Cybersecurity training or certification preferred.

• Any Industrial Controls certifications preferred.

• Electrician and Mechanical experience, or certifications, are preferred.

• Any equivalent combination of certification, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities for the position.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

• ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist certification preferred.

• Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Physical, Behavioral, and Environmental Exposures

• See IT Industrial Control Technician Functional Attributes.

Skills/Competencies

• Analysis and troubleshooting.

• Organization and prioritization skills.

• Interpersonal relations.

• Computers and applicable software skills.
  
   

  Work Authorization/Security Clearance

  All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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  AAP/EEO Statement

  CNS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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  Other Duties

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover all responsibilities. Duties may be modified as operational needs evolve.

Salary : $47