Instrumentation Process Control Coordinator II

About the role

The Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) seeks an Instrumentation Process Control Coordinator II to play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of wastewater plant instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes PLCs, SCADA systems, HMI, and automated control systems to ensure seamless plant operations;
• Installs, configures, calibrates, and repairs process control instrumentation, including flow meters, sensors, pressure transmitters, and analyzers, for accurate process monitoring and control;
• Analyzes process data and system performance to identify inefficiencies, implement optimizations, and ensure regulatory compliance;
• Leads diagnostics to resolve control system failures and operational issues promptly and efficiently;
• Manages and maintains critical alarm notification systems, including Win-911, to support timely responses to operational events;
• Administers and optimizes data collection platforms, including IntelaTrac, Thin Client Manager, and E-Logger systems, for accurate reporting and decision support;
• Maintains communication networks, including radio systems and industrial network protocols, to ensure reliable data transmission and process control;
• Oversees and maintains SCADA servers and network infrastructure in collaboration with the IT Department (ITD) to ensure secure and efficient system communication;
• Executes preventative and predictive maintenance programs to enhance the reliability and performance of control systems;
• Maintains detailed records of system configurations, maintenance activities, and upgrades;
• Interprets technical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs;
• Performs PLC programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting, including working with SCADA system administration and optimization.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in electronics technology, instrumentation and process control, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience in the repair, maintenance, installation, calibration and/or operation of electronic instrumentation including troubleshooting network communications, programming of PLCs, and/or SCADA system operation.
• Or Three years of experience with Pima County in an Instrumentation Process Control Coordinator I or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, working with PLC operations, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA network communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, and automated control systems.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting, including experience in industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Hart, Bluetooth, Ethernet/IP).
• Minimum one (1) year experience reading panel drawings, electrical schematics, and P&ID drawings, including analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with RF/telemetry, networked radios, and microwave radio systems.
• Experience with/knowledge of data collection systems, such as IntelaTrac and E-Logger, including alarm management platforms like Win-911.