Controls Technician

About the role

The purpose of this position is to perform electrical work to install, repair and modify industrial electrical control systems and to install and maintain a variety of complex instrumentation, automation, telemetry, and electronic controls equipment for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). This is accomplished by assisting with the installation of new equipment; troubleshooting instrumentation problems; working on time critical malfunctions and system outages with reservoir intake pumping stations, remote telemetry SCADA systems, water/wastewater plants and pumping stations, and reservoir flood gate automated controls; periodically inspecting new BRA construction projects and existing electrical services and controls systems; programming software by developing PLC; creating and maintaining human machine interface (HMI) software; preparing scripts to perform complex functions; creating AutoCad drawings for new electrical systems; modifying and updating programs and interfaces; evaluating work processes to assure safety measures are employed; recommending and performing repairs and maintenance to BRA electrical and controls systems; and any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of new equipment
• Troubleshoot instrumentation problems
• Work on time‑critical malfunctions and system outages with reservoir intake pumping stations, remote telemetry SCADA systems, water/wastewater plants and pumping stations, and reservoir flood gate automated controls
• Periodically inspect new BRA construction projects and existing electrical services and controls systems
• Program software by developing PLC
• Create and maintain human machine interface (HMI) software
• Prepare scripts to perform complex functions
• Create AutoCAD drawings for new electrical systems
• Modify and update programs and interfaces
• Evaluate work processes to assure safety measures are employed
• Recommend and perform repairs and maintenance to BRA electrical and controls systems
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum two years or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and Good Driving Record
• Associates Degree (in related field) – completed course requirements to receive an Associates Degree

Qualifications

• Certified Control System Technician
• ISA Certification
• Journeyman's Electrician License
• Water/Wastewater License