Process Control Analyst

$31.33 Hourly

Intermountain Nevada

Public Works Department

City of Las Vegas

Las Vegas

Nevada

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible Process Control (HMI & PLC) programming and systems analysis experience. Experience with wastewater applications is desirable. Experience in commissioning process control systems is desirable.

Training: 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. License of Certificate:  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.

Career Opportunity

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).

Supervision Received

Receives direction from higher level supervisory or management staff; may receive technical and functional direction from technical support staff.

TYPE OF EXAMINATION: A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from a recruitment or removal from a City position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list, and must be worked on individually by the applicant only. The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.

ELIGIBLE LIST: 
You must score 70% or higher on the written examination to be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

SELECTION PROCESS: Final candidate selection will include list placement and will include hiring interview .  Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, to include education and employment verification, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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.

Marginal Functions:

1. Participate in design and construction teams in order to provide technical support for HMI and PLC controls for capital projects.
2. Utilize sketches, drawings, schematic diagrams and equipment manuals in the development of control logic.
3. Coordinate with vendor and consultant staff to modify or upgrade process control systems.
4. Troubleshoot and correct SCADA hardware and software errors.
5. Participate in the research of new process control hardware and software.
6. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Full-time

Associate's

Continuous