Are you a visionary leader with expertise in SCADA systems, PLC programming, and industrial automation? We are looking for an Instrumentation Process Control Manager to drive innovation, optimize processes, and lead a high-performing team in managing critical control systems that power operational excellence. If you have a proven track record of delivering impactful automation solutions, leading successful teams, and driving continuous improvement, we invite you to apply and shape the future of industrial automation with us!
The first review of applications will be on 05/12/2025.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
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Reviews process control operation through inspection of plant records, technical data, operating reports and graphic charts;
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Writes comprehensive reports on process control operations as necessary to provide information as may be required by upper management, local, state or federal agencies;
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Develops the application of process control procedures to increase the efficiency of plant operations;
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Investigates, diagnoses and recommends correction of abnormalities occurring in any of the pretreatment, treatment or disposal processes to ensure that plant effluent meets local, state and federal requirements;
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Participants in the overall planning, organizing, and reviewing of activities relating to waste pretreatment processes;
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Advises on all matters pertaining to plant process control operation to ensure the economical functioning of plant facilities, coordinating operational strategies with the superintendent, deputy director and/or director;
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Prepares accurate notes, records and sketches of work performed or data secured;
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Documents and tracks data manually and/or by using an automated software system;
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Reviews, recommends and assists in the implementation of new monitoring/control instrumentation;
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Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service;
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Reviews, controls, organizes and inspects the work of employees engages in the process control engineering operation of treatment facilities;
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Observes and monitors objects such as process control equipment, or data such as operating reports, to determine compliance with prescribed operating of safety standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in sanitary, civil or chemical engineering or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience in environmental engineering involved in operation and process control activities of a wastewater treatment plant.
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Seven years of experience with Pima County in an Instrumentation Process Control Supervisor or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one year of lead or supervisory experience.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Minimum two (3) years of experience using, developing, and implementing SCADA systems in an industrial process control environment.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in Instrumentation and Process Control (I&PC), maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a wastewater treatment plant or similar industrial setting.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience installing, programming, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation up to and including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience reading panel drawings, electrical schematics, and Process and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID).
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of Instrumentation and Process Control Systems for industrial processes.
Pay Range:
Hiring Range: $80,508 - $96,610 Annually
Full Range: $80,508 - $112,711 Annually
