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INSTRUMENTATION ELECTRIC & CONTROL MANAGER

Amarillo, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161

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**JOB TITLE:**Instrumentation Electric & Controls Manager**JOB CLASS NUMBER:**MGT320**PAY GRADE:**10**FLSA STATUS:**Non-Exempt**BUSINESS UNIT NAME:**Surface Water Treatment**REPORTS TO:**Assistant Water Production Superintendent**SUPERVISORY WORK:**Supervises **SUMMARY**Under the supervision of the Assistant Water Production Superintendent. This position is responsible for coordinating all instrumentation, supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), and radio telemetry maintenance, electrical repairs, and communication for SWT, Water Production, and Water Transmission. Duties include planning, organizing, preparing, and coordinating work for the Instrumentation Electric & Control Specialists, coordinating with other supervisors to plan, troubleshoot, perform maintenance and repair of the Instrumentation equipment, controls, communications, and SCADA system in the 3 Departments.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** Primary responsibility is to maintain SCADA functionality, which includes, but not limited to, manipulating HMI software, analyzing errors, and historian backup.* Plans weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance for water production wells, treatment plant and pumping stations, and other related facilities. Maintains the SCADA system, plan and oversees the installation of control components and SCADA upgrades.

Coordinates timely emergency repairs and maintenance to ensure SCADA communication with wells and pumps. To effectively maintain the electrical operation and control of production, transmission, and treatment of water to meet system requirements.* Participates, trains, organizes workflow, and enters work and all other associated responsibilities in the Cartegraph Asset Management System.* Coordinates and plans scheduled repairs, replacement, and maintenance of Electronic and instrumentation equipment.* Assists and coordinates with the Master Electrician for organized repairs and troubleshooting.* Organizes and maintains inventory.* Prepares quotes and purchases to ensure workflow and parts remain in stock.* Enters and reviews time and payroll into Workday for staff.* Maintains adequate maintenance supplies for instrumentation repairs.* Develops and maintains contingency action plans to insure system operation during power outages and other events.* Assists with interviewing prospective employees.* Conducts performance appraisals of E/I Techs.* Coordinates with contractors and subcontractors on Electronic & Instrumentation projects and emergency repairs.* Reviews prints and specs from contractors/ engineers, and suggest changes

as needed.* Researches, recommends, and implements new technology as needed.* Write and revise specs for new installations and equipment as needed.* Programs PLCs and SCADA network.* Coordinate SCADA

computer and server maintenance and upgrades* Maintains SCADA network and network security and remote access security.* Maintains SCADA software license and maintenance contracts.* Maintains current as built schematics and troubleshooting guides on site for all SCADA related equipment, Maintain copies of schematics in a central location* Maintains instrumentation user manuals and calibration procedures.* Maintain documented calibration records of all instruments. Maintain TCEQ required calibrations at a central location.* Aids other departments with instrumentation SCADA and telemetry problems.* Meets with supervisors to update on the status of work, projects, and issues.* Meets with supervisors to update on the status of work, projects, and issues.* Approves purchases up to $5,000 without approval from supervisor.* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of five years of electrical/electronic experience with at least two years of supervisory experience.

Two-year associates of applied science or, technical degree, or equivalent in a related field such as IT, or process control repair is preferred.

A journeyman electrician license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is preferred. Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License required.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Ability to operate multimeter,

, , generators, meggers, electronic calibration equipment, manometer, oscillator, and telemetering equipment* Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.* Ability to operate highly technical computer applications. Ability to repair, develop, or install computer hardware and or network systems.* Ability to repair, develop, or install complex software or management information systems.* Ability to supervise employees developing, installing, or repairing technology systems.* Ability to establish policies for using, acquiring, and/or maintaining technology systems.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Knowledge of PLC-controlled electrical equipment.* Knowledge of electrical distribution systems up to 4200VAC**ADA PROFILE**Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**There may be exposure to extreme weather conditions, chemical substances, noise, physical hazards, vibrations, confined spaces, respiratory hazards, and extreme heights. Attendance is an essential function of this position and in the event of an emergency or during inclement weather this position will be required to work to perform essential services. This position is required to work overtime.

Will be required to work in environments where raw sewage is present.**APPROVALS**Incumbent:Date:Supervisor:Date:Department Head:Date:Division Director:Date:HR Director:Date:**EFFECTIVE DATE:**10/01/2024**DATES MODIFIED:**10/01/2024The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294. #J-18808-Ljbffr