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Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time Permanent Engineer III, Instrument and Controls working out of Lexington, Texas.

In the role you will maintain the overall performance and efficiency of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and data communication networks to ensure secure and reliable operations at our water and wastewater facilities.

What you’d be responsible for:

• Provide day-to-day support for operations personnel to ensure that process control systems continue to meet operational requirements efficiently and reliably.
• Lead the design, review, and implementation of process control systems.
• Oversee and coordinate contractor installations of process control equipment. Manage occasional contractor projects including scoping and bidding of work.
• Identify and purchase equipment needed for ongoing process control system maintenance and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with the rest of the Instrumentation & Controls team to develop and implement company standards and industry best practices in process control systems.

What’s required to be successful:

• Associates degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, Information Technology, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree required.
• Capable of programming and configuring programmable logic controllers (PLC) as well as human machine interfaces (HMI) with minimal assistance.  Requires intermediate to advanced computer knowledge including an understanding of some or all of IP networking, SQL databases, Windows Server and Domain management, and use of command line applications such as Telnet. Comfortable working on electrical systems including ability to red-line electrical schematics, interpret P&IDs, and troubleshoot digital and analog signals using multimeters and process meters. Cybersecurity knowledge including familiarity with firewalls and network segmentation concepts such as a DMZ is a plus.
• Four (4) years of experience with design, programming, commissioning, and maintenance of process control systems.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Wonderware HMIs preferred.
  • Some experience providing field support to operations or maintenance teams preferred.
  • Experience with data communication networks including Ethernet/IP and radio telemetry preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Occasional travel is required to facilities outside the Taylor/Austin area.
• Management, employees at all levels, developers, contractors/consultants, vendors, and other external stakeholders. 

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

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