Position Information

Functional TitleProcess Control Specialist I

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryProduction

GradeGS.12

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0048

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameProcess Control Engineering

Reports toSection Manager, Process Control

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheProcess Control Specialist Iperforms professional engineering work in the field, plant and/or office.

Essential Functions

• Participates in a variety of special projects including analysis, testing, and inspection functions

• Programs and debugs process control systems including but not limited to field elements and devices, PLCs, HMIs, and reporting software

• Recommends changes to control strategies or operational modes based on observation of control loops

• Represent the Division in design teams for facility construction projects

• Participates in testing, debugging, and start-up of new processes and equipment

• Responds to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours to support WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• Deploys 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

• Recommends hardware and software changes and upgrades to existing systems

• Reviews plans of projects for functional design and conformance to Commission standards, specifications, and contractual requirements

• Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Ability 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 Abilities

• Some knowledge of modern principles and practices of engineering

• Some knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the operation, maintenance, and construction of utilities

• Good knowledge of computer operation and automatic process control

• Skill in making engineering computations, estimates, and designs and in preparing plans and specifications

• Ability to design, modify, and oversee automated process control as it deals with both chemical and mechanical processes

• Skill in conducting engineering research work and in writing technical reports

• Ability to understand computer software languages as they relate to the field of engineering

• Ability to work with contractors and the general public and to effect satisfactory working relationships; good professional engineering judgment

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering (environmental option), Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Management or degree related to industrial process control

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 4+ years experience in an engineering instrumentation/communications, electrical or operational environment

Additional Requirements

• 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

• May be assigned to participate in the Group’s Emergency Duty Program

• Will be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal work hours to support WSSC Water business

• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

• 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.

Preferences

Additional experience is helpful

Salary$78,467 - $133,393

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date10/08/2024

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application