Process Control Analyst

Experience

• Three years of increasingly responsible Process Control (HMI & PLC) programming and systems analysis experience.
• Experience with waste water applications is desirable.
• Experience in commissioning process control systems is desirable.
• Experience in developing applications utilizing Wonderware System Platform and Unity programming is desirable.

• Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, electrical engineering, or process control systems or a closely related field.

• Possession of a Controls System Technician certificate, at any level, issued by the International Society of Automation (ISA), within 6 months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.
• Possession of an Aveva System Platform certificate, designation at any level, issued by Aveva Inc., within 6 months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.
• Possession of a Schneider Electric Unity Pro Certificate, Version 10 or higher, and/or Control Expert Version 13 or higher; designation at any level, issued by Schneider Electric Inc., within 6 months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.

The City of Las Vegas invites applications for Process Control Analyst.  The Process Control Analyst performs a variety of duties involved in the installation, design, and programming of process control automation applications to include Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to support operations of the City’s wastewater facilities, including support and assistance in troubleshooting of the Process Control System (PCS).

1. Performs Human-Machine Interface (HMI) programming, including designing screens; objects and Operator Interface Terminal (OIT) programs; testing and deployment of new or modified HMI applications; troubleshoot and correct programming problems.
2. Perform Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, including Defined Function Block (DFB) and structured text, ladder logic and scripting language; testing and deployment of new or modified PLC programs; troubleshoot and correct PLC programming problems.
3. Review for accuracy and provide feedback on project specifications, loop drawings, Requests for Information (RFI) and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) drawings for Capital Projects in design or construction.
4. Define Process Control (HMI and PLC) program requirements by performing analysis of existing systems, procedures, project specifications/drawings and through user meetings.
5. Prepare or modify process control strategies and other documentation in accordance with established standards and procedures.
6. Make modifications to the HMI screens and reports from process control as directed.
7. Provide process control systems technical support to Operations and Maintenance staff.
8. Participate in the training of users in the use of the process control system, to include SCADA control system operation reporting and modifications.