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North Texas Municipal Water District · 1 day ago

Instrumentation & Controls Inspector I

Wylie, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people in North Texas. The Instrumentation & Controls Inspector I will perform on-site construction project inspection for I&C systems, ensuring they are installed correctly and safely according to specifications.

Responsibilities

Provides daily onsite oversight of SCADA and I&C contractor activities under the supervision of the I&C Inspection Supervisor

Interprets P&ID drawings, instrumentation & electrical diagrams, site plans, and specifications ensuring the contractor is performing work according to the conformed contract documentation

Conducts daily site visits to multiple projects to inspect contractor progress and document work through daily field reports and photos using electronic construction management software

Confirms factory and field testing of HMI, PLCs and instrumentation used in water and wastewater treatment systems

Verifies that contractors are performing work according to the specifications

Conducts inspections of access control systems, camera systems, AV and IT systems, and business communication systems

Reviews requests for information, field changes, as-built record drawings, and change orders related to SCADA and I&C for construction projects

Assists electrical inspectors with I&C related cable runs, device installation, and scope overlaps

Attends construction progress meetings

Assists with project tie-ins, including operational and functional demonstration tests, as well as shutdowns associated with SCADA and I&C systems

Investigates complaints or reports related to SCADA systems received regarding construction projects and oversees emergency response action and repairs

Ensures quality and efficient performance and consistency with NTMWD standards

Routinely provides updates to the Project Manager, Construction & Electrical Inspectors, and I&C Supervisor regarding the I&C/SCADA scope of the project

Attends factory acceptance tests at integrator panel shops for testing & owner acceptance

This position may require working weekends and off-hours depending on the project

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

SCADA experienceI&C experienceIndustrial control systemsBasic electrical knowledgeWaterWastewater systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteMathematical skillsTechnical skillsTroubleshootingCommunication skillsAttention to detailWork independently

Required

Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D

Requires two (2) years of general industrial controls experience

SCADA and I&C experience, including basic electrical knowledge

Driving a District vehicle for NTMWD business will be required. Must maintain a current, valid, and vehicle-appropriate driver's license of resident state

Must possess or ability to obtain an OSHA 10-Hour Card

Knowledge of industrial control systems, and troubleshooting

Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications

Ability to document and communicate field modifications to supervisor, project manager and design Engineer

Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email

Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments

Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills

Must have mathematical, technical, and computer skills with sharp observation to detail

Knowledge of NFPA, UL, and ISA standards for industrial control systems and related disciplines

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, & Construction Management Software

Must have the ability to work independently and possess an aptitude for detail