Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor

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Hiring Range: $64,507.00 - $78,412.00 
Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; must be available for after-hours emergency response

The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for the residents and businesses of Durham. Our mission is to provide cost-effective water and wastewater services that meet customers’ expectations and all regulatory requirements. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, and providing excellent customer service, then bring your skills and talent to Durham! 

Position Description

The purpose of this position is to supervise instrumentation technicians in the Plant Engineering and Maintenance (PEM) division. This position reports to the SCADA Manager and works closely with SCADA staff to keep field instrumentation and control system programming aligned across all water and wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations. This is accomplished by performing quality control inspections of completed assignments, providing continuous feedback to staff, performing periodic walk-through inspections, ordering inventory, holding daily meetings, and reviewing and suggesting planned plant upgrades. Other duties include maintenance of plant and pump station process systems, reviewing the budget for inventory, designing and installing equipment upgrades, and training assigned staff on new and existing equipment.

• Maintains supervision of instrumentation technicians by prioritizing and issuing daily activities; evaluates job quality; provides feedback; reviews work orders; identifies employee needs for additional training; performs employee evaluations; and recommends personnel decisions to division management.
• Ensures plant instrumentation and control systems are in optimal operational condition by performing periodic inspections, calibrations, and corrective actions; provides job status to plant supervision; recommends upgrades to out-of-date equipment; and coordinates with assigned staff to help complete tasks.
• Administers additional duties when assigned by management, such as interviewing applicants and training personnel on new and existing equipment.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, and supports PLC and HMI control systems (Rockwell ControlLogix/Studio 5000 environment), field instrumentation, including process analyzers (chlorine, turbidity, pH, dissolved oxygen, ammonia), flow meters, and level and pressure transmitters.
• Coordinates with the SCADA group on control logic, setpoint, and configuration changes through a documented change-control process so field repairs and SCADA programming remain consistent.
• Ensures compliance-related instruments are calibrated on schedule to support NPDES permit and drinking water reporting requirements; maintains traceable, audit-ready calibration records.
• Manages instrumentation work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and asset data in the NexGen CMMS; monitors PM compliance and backlog and reports on crew performance.
• Enforces safe work practices, including NFPA 70E electrical safety and arc flash requirements, lockout/tagout, and confined space entry; ensures staff are trained and equipped for safe work.
• Participates in capital projects by reviewing instrumentation and controls submittals, attending factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), and supporting commissioning and startup of new equipment.
• Oversees contractors, integrators, and vendors performing instrumentation and controls work. Verifies work is complete and meets specifications before sign-off.
• Maintains accurate technical documentation, including loop drawings, P&IDs, instrument data sheets, and as-built records.
• Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies; coordinates restoration of critical instrumentation and controls with plant operations.

• Associate degree (AAS) in Electrical Systems Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, Facility Maintenance Technology, or a related program
• Four (4) years of related experience in industrial or municipal instrumentation and controls, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, and license obtained within the time-frame specified by the City.
• Experience working with and programming proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers used in automation operations.
• Additional on-the-job and/or safety-related certifications may be required by the City.
  
   

• ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
• Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 training or certification
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Experience in a water or wastewater treatment environment