Automation Control/Engineer

Pay: $70,000.00 - $109,200.00 per year

Job description:

Successful candidate must reside in New Jersey

General Description:

Under direction, this position is responsible for assisting in the implementation, maintenance and support of the automation/process control infrastructure within the department. Provides expert assistance and collaborates in creating engineering plans, designs, monitoring, building and commissioning of automation/process control systems. Understands and applies new technological systems and multiple vendor products to develop and support innovative systems solutions that match operational and business requirements. Assists in the development of standards, practices and policies related to the installation, maintenance and operations of automation/process control systems. Develops, deploys and maintains standards and custom programming and configuration code for the automation/process control and utility information technology (IT) infrastructure, which includes 24/7 on call and site maintenance and repair as required. Performs quality assurance checks of automation and process control systems, manages direct reports and performs other related duties as required.

Physical Requirement:

Ability to lift, carry or drag up to 50lbs.; and

Position requires walking or standing for long periods; climbing stairs and bending, kneeling, crouching and crawling; reaching, holding, grasping and turning objects.

License, Experience And Education/Certification:

Must possess a valid NJ Driver’s License;

Three (3) to Five years (5) of experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and installation of a Process Control System and Utility IT systems;

Experience with systems (SCADA and DCS), configuration and programming of PLCs/RTUs (Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Rockwell automation, Siemens, Emerson) and HMIs (Iconics, Intellution, Wonderware), control and instrument loops;

Experience with data communication systems, protocols, wired / wireless network systems, and radio telemetry;

Experience with OPC, Visual Basics, and SQL applications;

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree or equivalent. Significant additional experience and/or certifications or other education and training may be substituted for formal education.

Successful candidate must be eighteen (18) years of age or older and reside in New Jersey unless otherwise exempted by law. Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, background / reference check and motor vehicle record check.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the East Windsor MUA undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Wages:

Depending on qualifications (DOQ).

Application Procedure:

Interested parties may obtain applications from the Human Resource Department located at East Windsor MUA, 7 Wiltshire Drive, East Windsor Township, NJ 08520 or by visiting www.Eastwindsormua.com.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $70,000.00 - $109,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person