What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation and Controls Specialist position at City of Pearland, TX?
The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Instrumentation and Controls Specialist to improve the aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Utilities - Surface Water division. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environments? If so, you may be perfect for this position!
The Instrumentation and Controls Specialist earns a competitive hourly salary of $24.53-$26.56/based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance, plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND
The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.
Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.
Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS SPECIALIST
Under general direction of the Instrumentation and Controls Coordinator, this position is responsible for ensuring proper functioning of automated systems, specifically maintenance and repair of the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system and all components related components.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Essential Functions:
- Installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of various instruments, control system, analyzers and support devices on City wide water and wastewater plants.
- Working with control systems including transmitters, PLC's, SCADA, VFD's, sensors and control elements used in automated processes.
- Conducted routine inspections and performed maintenance for production equipment.
- Troubleshooting and repairs for equipment errors, plant control system issues
- Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting P&ID's, circuit diagrams and schematics
- Repairing, installing and adjusting system components or removing and replacing defective parts
- Performed daily inspections to monitor equipment and ensure smooth functioning; diagnosed and corrected any operational malfunctions.
- Complete PMs as required, write standard work orders, document work performed in a computerized work order system.
Additional Duties:
- Attend monthly safety meetings.
- Generate reports from SCADA.
- Participates in continuing education activities; attends meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
- Ability to be on call and respond to plant sites as required.
- Support in Operation, basic understanding of the process and facility's control system
- Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training experience in the water industry or related field.
- Two (2) years experience in fundamentals of instrumentation or closely related field.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
- The preferred minimum certification of this position is an Associate's Degree in instrumentation, engineering technology or related accreditations.
Salary : $25 - $27
