Contribute to reliable production and distribution of water by designing, implementing and documenting effective control application modifications, database management, Wonderware (HMI) display screen changes, network communications, application interfaces and report building relative to current and future plant and distribution system operations. *
Contribute to reliable operation of laboratory services by supporting, implementing, and managing Hach WIMS application, application database management, network communication, application interfaces, report building relative to current and future lab operations. *
Contribute to reliable and efficient maintenance operation by supporting, implementing, and managing MMS application, application database management, network communication, application interfaces, report building relative to current and future maintenance operations. *
Provide technical support and prepare reports to department personnel through diagnoses and solve problems with applications, database, network equipment, instrumentation, process equipment, or process systems. *
Provide technical support to department personnel through report development and modification to meet regulatory requirements, improve operation efficiency and provide cost analysis for equipment maintenance, work histories and asset management. *
Ensure application integrity through proper procedure development, testing of system functionality, report development, program documentation and staff training. *
Assist department with future plans for process modifications with regard to application controls, maintenance management, laboratory services, computing systems and report generation. *
Contributes to present and future efficient operation of the department by analyzing and recommending computer system needs. Coordinate such efforts and budget with other departments. *
Assist with preparation of department capital and operations and maintenance budget by identifying all needed equipment, materials and labor costs, along with a schedule for completion of development and implementation. *
Develop, update and maintain plant control system records, wiring and electrical drawings for in house projects in proposed or as-built state by providing timely updated mark-ups and coordinating drawing revisions; and by updating in plant computer-based files and coordinating with water engineering department. *
Evaluate motor control centers and 15kV switchgear including power meters and Schweitzer relays, determine need for replacements or upgrades, plan and budget costs. *
Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Water Processing such as: develop operation strategy for reducing pumping power during high demands. *

* Denotes essential function

Requirements

E6A II - $94,594 / $118,242.500 Annually

E7A III - $113,321 / $141,651.500 Annually

E6A II -

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education Requirement:

Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university is required.
Experience Requirement:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in programming, configuration troubleshooting, controls development, report development and analysis, water/wastewater industry experience is preferred.
One (1) year of experience with Human Interface Systems (HMI) applications is preferred. Wonderware (HMI) experience preferred.
Professional Engineer in the state of Kansas is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of computer networks, cyber security, databases, water process functionality and quality assurance procedures is required.
Troubleshooting and configuration experience specific with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Human Machine Interface (HMI’s) including database management and reporting is preferred.
Knowledge of programming and configuration with Rockwell PLC’s is preferred.
Knowledge of programming and configuration of Reporting Systems and/or electronic Maintenance Management Systems (MMS) is preferred.
Ability to read and understand process flow charts, engineering drawings and schematic diagrams is desirable.
Experience with AutoCAD and ability to update engineering drawings is preferred.
Ability to train others on application development is also desirable.
Ability to be on call during nonbusiness hours to meet the needs of the position.
Other Position Requirements:

This position requires the incumbent to possess State of Kansas Class IV Water Operator Certification or obtain the certification within three (3) years of position appointment. Once qualified on plant operation, incumbent will be required to work weekend supervisor rotation.
Physical Requirements:

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

E7A -III

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education Requirement:

Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university is required.
Experience Requirement:

A minimum of four (4) years of experience in programming, configuration troubleshooting, controls development, report development and analysis, water/wastewater industry experience is preferred.
Three (3) years of experience with Human Interface Systems (HMI) applications is preferred. Wonderware (HMI) experience preferred.
Professional Engineer in the state of Kansas is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of computer networks, cyber security, databases, water process functionality and quality assurance procedures is required.
Troubleshooting and configuration experience specific with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Human Machine Interface (HMI’s) including database management and reporting is required.
Knowledge of programming and configuration with Rockwell PLC’s is preferred.
Knowledge of programming and configuration of Reporting Systems and/or electronic Maintenance Management Systems (MMS) is preferred.
Ability to read and understand process flow charts, engineering drawings and schematic diagrams is desirable.
Experience with AutoCAD and ability to update engineering drawings is preferred.
Ability to train others on application development is also desirable.
Ability to be on call during nonbusiness hours to meet the needs of the position.
Other Position Requirements:

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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