Control Systems Technician

JOB SUMMARY: The Control Systems Technician is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of process control systems. Under limited supervision, the Control Systems Technician is responsible for efficiently prioritizing, designing, planning, and completing the workload as assigned. PRINCIPLE DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs complex maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, programming, and system administration of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), control and instrument loops, field instrumentation, chemical analysis systems, variable frequency drives ,communication network systems, hazardous chemical distribution and detection systems, and HMI computer workstations. Performs installation and implementation of process instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controllers ((PLC's), PLC-based control and instrument loops, communication network systems (Serial/IP/Radio), hazardous chemical distribution/detection systems, and chemical analyzer equipment. Ensures proper software application and systems programming necessary for maintaining and troubleshooting PLC’s, HMI, Radio, and other field equipment. Creates, maintains, and updates critical information using various applications and programs. Reviews, and prepares reports from databases with information regarding assigned work orders, equipment calibration, repair, and inventory. Coordinates and facilitates monthly group meetings. Participates in design review and construction process. Reviews prints for conformity to TWC and accepted industry standards in process control systems and instrumentation principles, practices, procedures, and terminology. Evaluates and specifies instrumentation. Provides technical guidance and training to control system technicians for special projects and PCS control systems. Performs other duties as assigned.