Description JOB SUMMARY Oversees the programming, configuration and testing of multiple complex 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. Acts as a subject matter expert and provides guidance, support and additional necessary training to other engineers in order to insure proficiency of automation skill sets. 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. Coordinates activities between departments, including the activities between 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 - Leads and/or works with 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. - Leads 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. - Leads and/or collaborates on recommendations for improvements to control logic to address performance issues. Recommends changes to District standards when needed. Proactively identifies beneficial process improvements, tunes control loops to improve equipment operation and implements approved changes and process control related projects. - Acts as the subject matter expert regarding all aspects of the PLC and HMI software and hardware. Coaches, guides, supports and trains other engineers in areas of need. Assists with day to day activities and long-term projects. - Develops, updates and maintains HMI graphics, alarms, events and databases. - Analyzes reporting on equipment faults and failures, problematic and unresolved technical issues and unstable or unreliable operation. Makes recommendations for process improvements or technology solutions to issues. - Acts as a subject matter expert for 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. - Manages 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. - Leads or performs 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 Oper