Senior Specialist, Process Control Systems - (25-PE-812003-050)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.  This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority.  The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

 

General

 

Job Title: Senior Specialist PCS Job Code: P0392 Supervises Directly: No     New or Revised: Revised

 

Regular or At-Will:

Regular Date Last Revised: 4/22/2025 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Compensation Approval Signature:   Union/ Non-Union: Union Department Name and Division:  Varies Salary Schedule:  District Service (DS) Cost Center Code:    Varies Grade: DS13 Essential Position: Yes Reports To: Varies EEO Code: Professionals Work Format In-Person

 

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

 

Role Description:

The Senior Specialist, Process Control Systems is responsible for providing advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of complex process control systems (PCS) issues; plans and carries out difficult and complex assignments; directs re-design of control components and strategies; reviews current work practices and makes modifications for improvements. This position is also responsible for the review and ownership of design standards, standard specifications, and design details. 

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• As the seasoned Senior PCS Specialist, performs all levels of functions associated with instrumentation and process control systems.
• Performs Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of instrumentation and control systems, including analyses and issue resolution recommendation for all instrumentation and control systems 
• Identifies and defines the technical requirements applied to the design, development, implementation and management, and support of instrumentation and control systems; including the definition and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems standards. Participates during the design, construction and commissioning of capital improvement projects.
• Performs system administration for Programmable Logical Controllers (PLCs), Operator Interface Terminals (OITs) and related communication networks; including, redesign and re-programming
• Performs complex troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of all PCS components and develops and implements PLC and PCS based graphics, control logic and reports.  Performs QA/QC reviews of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and valve actuators installations and performs QA/QC reviews of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Data, including review of current work practices and define modifications for improvement.  Retains ownership of Process Engineering Maintenance Design Standards, Standard Specifications, Design Details, and applicable loop and point to point diagrams for Blue Plains.
• Fully supports the use of a CMMS by displaying a proficiency in using the system and dedication to the facility maintenance philosophy. Performs CMMS data entry and work order close-out in a thorough and timely fashion. 
• Conducts training sessions for instrumentation and control personnel.
• Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position.  Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.
• Prepares accurate and clear reports, composes correspondence, and maintains appropriate records.
• Performs other related duties