Automation Engineer I or II (Career Pathing)

Description Automation Engineer I JOB SUMMARY Provides technical support for the programming, configuration and testing of automation-related systems and equipment including process control PLCs, HMI hardware, software, control system equipment, smart instruments, and the SCADA network. Develops fully functional and integrated control logic, control loops and operator interfaces using PLCs and HMI programs, databases, displays and communications in compliance with the District's Operation and Maintenance standards. Proactively identifies beneficial process control improvements, tunes control loops to improve equipment operation and assists on process control related projects. Assists contractors with new software and hardware implementation and licensing upgrades. Utilizes continuous improvement activities to improve department efficiency. Ensures the automation systems meet project goals and automation standards. Participates in activities between departments, including the Engineering & Construction Department, Operation and Maintenance Department and the Information Technology Department. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Supports other engineers in the programing, configuration, installation, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of building automation and process control PLCs and HMI hardware, software and related control system equipment and software. Designs, develops, programs and bench tests new and modified control logic and displays prior to field installation. Programs and configures communication equipment, power monitoring equipment and links to smart instruments and networked field devices. - Supports the development of fully functional and integrated control logic, control loops and operator interfaces using PLCs and HMI programs, databases, displays and communications in compliance with the District's Operation and Maintenance standards. - Develops, updates and maintains HMI graphics, alarms, events, and databases. - Reports any equipment faults and failures, problematic and unresolved technical issues and unstable or unreliable operation. - Supports Operation and Maintenance staff, Construction Supervisors, and other technicians to mitigate or minimize impact on process operations. Follows policies and procedures for shutdown requests and operation of equipment to test programming changes. - Assists in the documentation of all completed hardware and software work to keep reference documentation up-to- date and accurate using the District's Operation and Maintenance programming and configuration practices. Coordinates with document support staff for creation and archiving of as-built/as-programmed documentation from field notes and drawing markups. Follows management of change protocols. - Supports thorough software and hardware testing of all modifications to control system equipment and software. Creates and archives backup copies of control logic and HMI displays in accordance with District established Operation and Maintenance procedures. - Builds acumen on technology trends and new developments for implementing processes, monitoring, controlling, networking, system security, process automation and related topics. - Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. Automation Engineer II JOB SUMMARY Provides lead technical support for the programming, configuration and testing of automation-related systems and equipment including process control PLCs, HMI hardware, software, control system equipment, smart instruments and the SCADA network. Develops fully functional and integrated control logic, control loops and operator interfaces using PLCs and HMI programs, databases, displays and communications in compliance with the District's Operation and Maintenance standards. Proactively identifies beneficial process control i