Temporary SCADA Technical Analyst
Job Description
Work order and service requests:
- Most of the work performed by the TA comes in the form of CMMS work orders and Service Requests from client groups. The work orders and service requests are in the form of Manual requests, normal business hours requests, unplanned requests, planned maintenance requests from the Water/Wastewater/Landfill Operations groups or ADS, IT and Engineering teams. The TA will follow the procedures outlined in the CMMS SOP’s for SCADA TA’s and associated Preventative Maintenance SOP’s, including the case of emergency requests. It is the TA’s responsibility to complete all necessary documentation and submissions of Work Orders and Service Requests.
Technical analyst tasks:
- Provide technical instrumentation and automation maintenance/support of new and existing water/wastewater/landfill systems, troubleshooting field instrumentation devices and associated wiring up to and including the PLC panel and vendor package systems control panels. The PLC panel troubleshooting is all encompassing except for PLC programming, HMI or OIT programming (at the discretion of the ADS Manager).
- Ability to read PLC code to assist in troubleshooting problems.
- Identify using CMMS WO’s, automation process control devices which demonstrate poor operational performance.
- Work within MOE guidelines (i.e. complete detailed site log book entries, etc.)
- Responsible for collecting and downloading all device configurations for each site (i.e. VFD, LIT, Analyzer, Flow meter etc. settings where available) and maintaining the most recent As-Found versions. These files are to be stored on our central file storage system in an area accessible to the ADS team.
- Assist or lead the mechanical installation or relocation of instrumentation to ensure the instrument can be easily maintained and calibrated.
- Assist in troubleshooting electrical issues that are not considered to be dangerous or the responsibility of a licensed electrician.
- Actively participate in commissioning of various new W/WW facilities. This work typical encompasses Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
- Must be knowledgeable of all elements of PAIDS and enforce these standards. •
- Document and communicate to the ADS PM assigned to the Project, any/all deficiencies. This includes but is not limited to Check Sheets, PCN’s, drawings, general PAIDS documentation etc.. Suggest and markup changes or modifications to PAIDS, Capital Project designs, as-built configurations etc. to enhance or increase the reliability or functionality of the instrumentation.
- Provide feedback on the process control functions related to instrumentation within existing W/WW stations to achieve the goal of optimum performance of the process systems and maintain safe water quality.
- Responsible for marking up site Documentation (drawings, specification sheets etc.) when changes/modifications have been discovered during the normal course of Planned or Unplanned activities at the site. These documentation changes must be forwarded to the appropriate ADS PM.
- Update the ADS Manager, Project Managers, and external clients, and track and manage their work orders / service tickets, tasks and/or projects to meet deadlines.
- Accessing spare parts, maintaining inventory tracking and working with the asset management database to ensure proper levels are maintained and accounted for.
- Provide technical support to capital works project managers, ADS staff, operations staff and to the Region of Peel IT department when requested.
- Validate electrical sub-contractors works when retrofitting or repairing electrical control devices.
- Assist and/or provide training to Operations and Maintenance personnel related to various SCADA/Automation/Instrumentation related devices and applications.
- SCADA controls and instrumentation asset management in conjunction with the Region’s asset management program, including data gathering, developing, testing, implementing, maintaining, supporting, engaging with stakeholders, training and reporting in alignment with ISO55000.
What the role requires:
- Must have a between three to five years previous experience and possess technical knowledge in the design of SCADA systems, process control systems, instrumentation, electrical, and hydraulics in order to provide expertise to other stakeholders in the implementation and maintenance of instrumentation and SCADA hardware.
- Familiar with ISA standards and must read and understand engineering drawings such as P&ID’s, loop diagrams, electrical single line diagrams, panel layout diagrams etc.
- Possess in-depth working knowledge in the design, installation, and operation of process control equipment.
- Comprehensive understanding of the application of appropriate instrumentation in a variety of process control applications.
- Good knowledge of instrument vendors and manufacturers.
- Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater processes.
- Familiar with Allen-Bradley Ladder Logic Programming Language and water and wastewater operational treatment processes.
- Distribution/collection networks (i.e. pump stations, reservoirs, booster stations)
- Possess an understanding of network infrastructure in order to assist with the support of the Regional SCADA system.
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date.
- Optional enrolment into OMERS pension plan.
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis, starting at 3 weeks per annum.
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays.
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance.
Work Mode & Job Location: On-site at 2307 Lakeshore Road W, Mississauga
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.
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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. Peel Region will not be dissolved. The Ontario government has updated legislation to recalibrate the scope of the Transition Board to seek recommendations on land use planning, water & wastewater, regional roads, and waste management. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the review. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit peelregion.ca/transition.
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