Instrumentation Control Lead Technician

Job Title

Under general supervision, perform complex installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system for water and wastewater facilities.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED or higher, and four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of analog/digital and industrial control equipment, industrial electronics, and test equipment, or computer and peripheral equipment. Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.

Install and repair SCADA control systems and equipment. Involves: Troubleshoot and repair flow and metering devices, electronic instrumentation systems, and other related electronic or electromechanical equipment in a water or wastewater treatment plant or distribution remote facilities. Troubleshoot malfunctions of computerized control devices, control and instrument loops, instruments for activated sludge systems, water treatment, and the SCADA system. Identify parts for replacement, maintenance, and other work. Research, identify costs, and order parts, supplies, equipment, and materials to complete assigned tasks in accordance with established procurement procedures. Inspect equipment and systems. Provide preventative maintenance services. Test and validate results using a variety of test equipment. Operate and design improvements to control systems. Involves: Participate in SCADA network equipment design, selection, and development, including interface protocols and system backbones. Review plans and specifications of electronic control systems to ensure compliance with operational needs. Coordinate system upgrades with contractors and users to minimize disruption. Adjust and calibrate instruments to ensure functioning within standards. Configure process control schemes, computer input and output points, displays, and control graphics. Develop and enter programs, including those for field devices. Verify data transmissions. Make approved changes to meet functional specifications. Prepare schematic drawings and sketches to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems. Serve as designated lead worker. Involves: Guiding, monitoring, and training less knowledgeable employees in electronics repair or maintenance work. Schedule and assign work. Review and check work. Guide others in work processes. Recommend areas for employee skills improvement. Provide input to the employee performance evaluation process. Maintain and update files, records, reports, and logs. Perform special projects as assigned.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. Note: Applicants with a foreign degree or diploma must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit for more information. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.