Automation Principal Technician

Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED or higher, and five (5) years of experience in the electronics technology field, diagnosing and repairing process control equipment and instruments, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.

Under general supervision, perform and train employees in the installation, programming, and repair service of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and network devices in El Paso Water’s water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

Program network devices within El Paso Water’s SCADA network. Involves: Perform programming of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using FactoryTalk View Studio, RS Logix/Studio 5000, or similar software, utilizing Relay Ladder Logic and Function Block programs. Install HMI software and configure SCADA servers and computer workstations. Troubleshoot and resolve SCADA system and network malfunctions. Assist with the design and building of automated systems. Work with engineers on projects related to El Paso Water’s automated process systems.

Keep accurate logs of SCADA equipment upgrades, modifications, and repairs. Involves: Use the Computerized Asset Management System for maintaining records of assets. Provide detailed information on Field Management Systems work orders and tasks for preventative and demand maintenance. Maintain a historical tag database of operational parameter data. Maintain automated daily and monthly reports and prepare unscheduled reports based on historical operational parameter data. Maintain and update files, records, reports, and logs. Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned vehicle, tools, and work areas. Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices. 

Conduct training and mentor technicians on advanced troubleshooting procedures, safety protocols, and emerging technologies. Involves: Programming of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Installation of HMI software, and configuration of SCADA servers and computer workstations. Troubleshoot and resolve SCADA system and network malfunctions. Assist in the development and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety practices related to instrumentation and control systems.

Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule assignment, instruct, guide, and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates. Provide training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. Enforce safety rules and regulations.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.