Process Control Engineer (SCADA)

Posting Expires: May 16, 2024

Salary Range: $62,988-$104,980

Field Service/ SCADA Engineer performs electronic and related technical and computer work in the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system located at the Water Treatment and Reclamation Facilities, as well as remote stations located throughout the water and wastewater systems. Repairs, calibrates and maintains a variety of operational technology components and automated process control data systems for water and wastewater facilities. Troubleshoots, programs and makes repairs and adjustments to the SCADA system. Reports to the Water Plant Superintendent or designee.

• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs and programs data acquisition, telemetry, automation, computer and programmable logic-process control equipment.
• Provides technical and programming support for all water and wastewater automation control system implementations, which operate or interface with a DCS or PLC/HMI computer controlled networked environment.
• Repairs a variety of electronics and other SCADA related equipment.
• Identifies for management equipment required for the proper functioning of the SCADA network at the facility level.
• Performs telemetry programming and modifications as required for the proper functioning of SCADA equipment and networks.
• Responds to systems emergencies.
• Troubleshoots PLC circuit and system faults.
• In conjunction with the SCADA Systems AnalystEngineer, sets up firewalls and ensures the security of the SCADA systems and components.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls and emergency conditions.
• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment such as telemetry equipment, logic controllers, monitoring equipment, computers, diagnostic equipment, meters, UPS, calibration equipment, hand tools, telephone, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as other City employees, sales representatives, engineers, contractors, and other utility companies.
• Provide full-time onsite technical support for DCS and SCADA, instrumentation, networking, and security devices within City facilities as defined by the Automation Team. These tasks shall be, but not limited to:

• Installation, decommissioning, repair, replacement and maintenance of various devices, instruments, and equipment.

• Climbing ladders, utilizing lift apparatus, working in confined spaces

• Uploading and downloading of PLC programs

• Track and document the progression of the work

• Perform Troubleshooting

• Identify all issues

• Suggest and implement solutions

• Operate vehicle in a safe manner

• Check and update field automation systems and databases

• Adhere to City's rules and regulations

• Team up with colleagues and other team members, City staff and vendors

• Build relationships and trust with City staff and vendors

SCADA Technicians requirements and qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Have completed a certification or higher in Informational Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Certified Control System Technician Level I, II, or III (CCST-III) preferred or 2 or more years' experience in industrial controls, operational technology, and/or product specific training of the above mentioned DCS and SCADA applications.
• Ability to read, markup, modify drawings electronic and/or written
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• General understanding of industrial maintenance, electronics, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Understanding of industrial networking, PLCs, and/or DCS systems.
• Team player
• Displays good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Displays the ability to articulate problems in solutions in verbal and written formats.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and occasional overtime and weekends

Physical Requirements:

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Incumbent may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions (i.e., domestic, and wild animals, confined spaces, heights, mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.), poor atmospheric conditions (i.e., fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation), extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noise. The work often involves the ability to perform routine moderate lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs and occasional heavy lifting up to 100 lbs.

Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.