Automation Principal Technician

Job Description:

Automation Principal Technician

Description

Requirements

MOS Code: 51R (Army) V03B (Navy)

Education and Experience : High School diploma or GED or higher and five (5) years of experience in the electronics technology field, diagnosing and repairing process control equipment and instruments, including one (1) year in a lead capacity.

Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, perform and train employees in the installation, programming, install, program, and repair service Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and network devices in El Paso Water’s water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

Typical Duties

Program network devices within El Paso Water’s SCADA network. Involves: Perform programming of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using FactoryTalk View Studio, RS Logix/Studio 5000, or similar software, utilizing Relay Ladder Logic and Function Block programs. Install HMI software and configure SCADA servers and computer workstations. Troubleshoot and resolve SCADA system and network malfunctions. Assist with the design and building of automated systems. Work with Engineers on projects related to El Paso Water’s automated process systems.

Keep accurate logs of SCADA equipment upgrades, modifications, and repairs. Involves: Use the Computerized Asset Management System for maintaining records of assets. Provide detailed information on Field Management Systems work orders and tasks for preventative and demand maintenance. Maintain a historical tag database of operational parameter data. Maintain automated daily and monthly reports and prepare unscheduled reports based on historical operational parameter data. Maintain and update files, records, reports and logs. Maintain the cleanliness of tools, work areas, assigned vehicle, and observe standard operating procedures and safety practices. Respond to user questions and furnish information.

Conduct training and mentor lower-level technicians on advanced troubleshooting procedures, safety protocols, and emerging technologies. Involves: Programming of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Installation of HMI software, and configuration of SCADA servers and computer workstations. Troubleshoot and resolve SCADA system and network malfunctions. Assist in the development and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety practices related to instrumentation and control systems.

Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule assignment, instruct, guide, and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates. Provide training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. Enforce safety rules and regulations.

General Information

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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Determined by agreement

Closing Date/Time: 9/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$58,793.49 - $90,424.38 Annually