Metrocouncil
Principal Industrial Automation Specialist
Metrocouncil, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Overview
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor’s Award as a Great Place to Work. To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please seek additional information on the Metropolitan Council website.
Role and impact The
Principal Industrial Automation Specialist
designs, builds, integrates, maintains and improves the computerized Industrial Control Systems (ICS) at the nine Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Wastewater Treatment Plants and Collection systems. The ICS is a real time control system that uses automation to control equipment (motors, valves, etc.), and collects data for permit compliance and optimization requirements. The person in this role is the expert in one or more areas of the ICS in order to effectively manage the system as well as complete strategic long-term planning of systems.
Notes This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin. This posting will create a six-month eligibility list for current and future openings.
Responsibilities
Creates Human Machine Interface (HMI) displays and graphics, gathers requirements, establishes and enforces standards.
Manages and administers the Industrial Control System hardware/software components and practices, completes strategic planning, develops ICS practices and procedures, and evaluates ICS performance and leads continuous improvement projects.
Analyzes the requirements for Process Control logic, designs, writes and documents code, implements, tests, troubleshoots and verifies PLC program.
Establishes standards and procedures.
Designs network architectures for stand-alone systems, creates standards and security plans, ensures configurations are secure and reliable, oversees growth and usability of the network, coordinates with Information Services.
Establishes hardware and software standards and best practices.
Plans and coordinates work with affected areas, reviews plans and specifications, researches and recommends hardware and software expenditures, coordinates scheduling and workload resources.
Plans for continuity of operations and responds to possible cyber security threats.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Two (2) year technical degree in Industrial Automation (bachelor's degree in computer science may be substituted for the 2-year technical degree but will not be counted toward additional experience) AND seven (7) years specific experience working on an Industrial Control System in a Wastewater Treatment or similar type of operational facility. OR High school diploma or equivalent AND nine (9) years specific experience working on Industrial Control Systems in a Wastewater Treatment or similar type of operational facility.
Helpful skills (desired qualifications)
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and programming using function block and ladder logic code.
Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI) software of various programming types.
Experience working with diverse populations of internal and external customers.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities within the first six months
SQL Database administration and programming well enough to create, modify and troubleshoot code.
Programmable Logic Controller function block and ladder logic programming well enough to create, modify and troubleshoot applications.
Human Machine Interface of various programming types and configuration well enough to create, modify and troubleshoot displays.
Computer hardware and software configuration (laptops, desktops, servers, tablets) methods well enough to ensure that all ICS components are secure and up to date.
Technical knowledge of:
Allen Bradley software - Logix 500/5000, Factory Talk View ME, RSView, Panel Builder
Schneider software - Concept, Unity, EcoStruxure, Vijeo Designer, Canvas
GE software - Cimplicity
Aveva (Wonderware) software - InTouch, System Platform, InTouch Access Anywhere, Historian, IDAS
Inductive Automation – Ignition
MS System Management Console, Microsoft OS, PC/Server repair
Understanding of industrial networking protocols - MBTCP, ABTCP, ABCIP, OPCDA, OPCUA.
Skilled in applying mathematic calculations and reasoning.
Skilled in writing technical documentation.
Skilled in technical communication.
Skilled in applying logical thinking and structured programming.
Ability to think sequentially, diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to motivate/mentor others on the team.
Ability to plan strategically with long term goals and short-term tasks.
Ability to prioritize work based on the criticality of the problems or projects.
Ability to solve problems creatively.
What you can expect from us
We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.
More about why you should join us!
Additional information Union/Grade: AFSCME/Grade I
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Work Environment: Work is regularly performed in a typical office environment, but occasional local metropolitan area travel by car is required for field work. The shift is Monday-Friday with flexible hours, and you will be part of a rotating on-call schedule. Position is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Position is exposed to moderate noise. Position is required to lift up to 50 pounds and crawl under desks to plug in equipment.
Recruitment steps
We review your minimum qualifications.
We rate your education and experience.
We conduct a structured panel interview.
We conduct a selection interview.
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check verifying education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, the Metropolitan Council considers it on a case-by-case basis, based on relevance to the job and rehabilitation demonstrated.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us
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We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor’s Award as a Great Place to Work. To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please seek additional information on the Metropolitan Council website.
Role and impact The
Principal Industrial Automation Specialist
designs, builds, integrates, maintains and improves the computerized Industrial Control Systems (ICS) at the nine Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Wastewater Treatment Plants and Collection systems. The ICS is a real time control system that uses automation to control equipment (motors, valves, etc.), and collects data for permit compliance and optimization requirements. The person in this role is the expert in one or more areas of the ICS in order to effectively manage the system as well as complete strategic long-term planning of systems.
Notes This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin. This posting will create a six-month eligibility list for current and future openings.
Responsibilities
Creates Human Machine Interface (HMI) displays and graphics, gathers requirements, establishes and enforces standards.
Manages and administers the Industrial Control System hardware/software components and practices, completes strategic planning, develops ICS practices and procedures, and evaluates ICS performance and leads continuous improvement projects.
Analyzes the requirements for Process Control logic, designs, writes and documents code, implements, tests, troubleshoots and verifies PLC program.
Establishes standards and procedures.
Designs network architectures for stand-alone systems, creates standards and security plans, ensures configurations are secure and reliable, oversees growth and usability of the network, coordinates with Information Services.
Establishes hardware and software standards and best practices.
Plans and coordinates work with affected areas, reviews plans and specifications, researches and recommends hardware and software expenditures, coordinates scheduling and workload resources.
Plans for continuity of operations and responds to possible cyber security threats.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Two (2) year technical degree in Industrial Automation (bachelor's degree in computer science may be substituted for the 2-year technical degree but will not be counted toward additional experience) AND seven (7) years specific experience working on an Industrial Control System in a Wastewater Treatment or similar type of operational facility. OR High school diploma or equivalent AND nine (9) years specific experience working on Industrial Control Systems in a Wastewater Treatment or similar type of operational facility.
Helpful skills (desired qualifications)
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and programming using function block and ladder logic code.
Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI) software of various programming types.
Experience working with diverse populations of internal and external customers.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities within the first six months
SQL Database administration and programming well enough to create, modify and troubleshoot code.
Programmable Logic Controller function block and ladder logic programming well enough to create, modify and troubleshoot applications.
Human Machine Interface of various programming types and configuration well enough to create, modify and troubleshoot displays.
Computer hardware and software configuration (laptops, desktops, servers, tablets) methods well enough to ensure that all ICS components are secure and up to date.
Technical knowledge of:
Allen Bradley software - Logix 500/5000, Factory Talk View ME, RSView, Panel Builder
Schneider software - Concept, Unity, EcoStruxure, Vijeo Designer, Canvas
GE software - Cimplicity
Aveva (Wonderware) software - InTouch, System Platform, InTouch Access Anywhere, Historian, IDAS
Inductive Automation – Ignition
MS System Management Console, Microsoft OS, PC/Server repair
Understanding of industrial networking protocols - MBTCP, ABTCP, ABCIP, OPCDA, OPCUA.
Skilled in applying mathematic calculations and reasoning.
Skilled in writing technical documentation.
Skilled in technical communication.
Skilled in applying logical thinking and structured programming.
Ability to think sequentially, diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to motivate/mentor others on the team.
Ability to plan strategically with long term goals and short-term tasks.
Ability to prioritize work based on the criticality of the problems or projects.
Ability to solve problems creatively.
What you can expect from us
We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.
More about why you should join us!
Additional information Union/Grade: AFSCME/Grade I
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Work Environment: Work is regularly performed in a typical office environment, but occasional local metropolitan area travel by car is required for field work. The shift is Monday-Friday with flexible hours, and you will be part of a rotating on-call schedule. Position is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Position is exposed to moderate noise. Position is required to lift up to 50 pounds and crawl under desks to plug in equipment.
Recruitment steps
We review your minimum qualifications.
We rate your education and experience.
We conduct a structured panel interview.
We conduct a selection interview.
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check verifying education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, the Metropolitan Council considers it on a case-by-case basis, based on relevance to the job and rehabilitation demonstrated.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us
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