Operations Technology Engineer, Senior

Salary: $107,328.00 - $151,112.00 Annually

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Environmental Services is looking for an Operations Technology Engineer, Senior to join the Electrical and Instrumentation team in our Operations & Maintenance Division.  This position is a member of a team of three Operations Technology Engineers who have the primary oversight for Environmental Service’s Plant Control System.  

The Operations Technology Engineer, Senior be responsible for design, procurement,  commissioning, and troubleshooting of all Environmental Services’ facilities' control systems, private data networks, and access control systems  This position requires a high level of technical expertise to support the critical functions of the Plant Control System including  Data Historians, Virtual Machines, Database, Control System environment, and Cyber Security best practices and monitoring within the control system environment of Control Centers of various Environmental Services facilities.  
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Planner/Designer

• Subject matter expert in Environmental Services’ Plant Controls System. 
• Provide guidance and direction to other engineers and technicians in installing, commissioning, maintaining, and repairing the plant control system.

Project Engineer

• Coordinate and evaluate access control systems, data networks, and virtual servers. Responsible for project results and contract administration, progress payments and change orders. Inspect projects and related activities to assure compliance with the specifications, contracts, and applicable local, state, and federal codes. 
• Perform advanced level of engineering duties in the preparation, implementation, coordination, evaluation and analysis of engineering projects, studies, systems, and functions. Utilize high level of technical expertise in the design, programming, and implementation of the plant control systems and access control systems. 
• Evaluate and coordinate maintenance, repair, installation, and design of plant control systems. Analyze data and coordinate projects with consultants and contractors. Prepare drawings for new construction. Select details and define specifications. Prepare cost estimate, scheduling, material equipment purchases and delivery contracts. Evaluate bids, administer contracts with various consultants, check progress of work, interpret and modify design criteria, record changes as they occur. 

Problem Solver

• Evaluate, respond to, and investigate issues with projects, contracts, and operational control system functions.
• Research, analyze and perform advanced engineering calculations to assess malfunctions or to improve control system efficiencies. 
• Act as plant control system coordinator between Operations & Maintenance staff to optimize Plant Control Systems performance and minimize outages. 
• Monitors technology advancements in the industry to ensure Environmental Services is maintaining best practices.

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field such as computer engineering, computer science or similar discipline

Minimum Experience*
4 years of progressively responsible computer network, communications engineering or industrial controls experience

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education 

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Valid Washington State Driver's License

Desired Qualifications 
Experience with Rockwell Control System, Data Historian and Genetec Security Systems.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress.  One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
 
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Per City of Tacoma Personnel Management Policy #170, the City of Tacoma is a drug-free work environment. Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background and reference checks with acceptable results. 

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If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting.