Job Title: SCADA Engineer \n

Department: SCADA \n

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer\n

FLSA Status: Exempt\n
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JOB SUMMARY\n

Under limited supervision, is responsible for the availability, reliability, performance and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) related systems, including remote telemetry units (RTUs), programmable login controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs). Must demonstrate expertise in SCADA platforms, including hardware and programming.\n

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\n

The following duties are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.\n\nPerforms preventive and corrective maintenance on all SCADA equipment applying knowledge of computers, PLC's, radios, and wiring utilized in the network.\nMust be proficient in PLC hardware and programming expertise, including the development of real-time process monitoring and control, control system implementation and field testing. \nDevelops PLC programs and HMI applications.\nImplements new installations of equipment from electrical, electronic controllers, transmitters, client devices, and peripherals. \nPractices oversight for the security of the SCADA network.\nCoordinates needs for additional support with Technology and Operations departments.\nPerforms precise, accurate, calibration of instruments as well as repair\/replacement activities.\nProvides project estimates, including equipment, materials, and costs.\nManages and troubleshoots HMI, Servers, PLC, and other equipment programs\/software.\nForecast future needs for technology on the SCADA network and maintains a disciplined service methodology for maintaining the lifecycle of IT equipment.\nMaintains knowledge of support, maintenance and troubleshooting of thin client technology to support SCADA.\nMaintains a change management log of all system changes and submits reports accordingly.\nReviews flow charts, pressure charts, etc., to monitor equipment performance\nMaintains an adequate inventory of tools, parts and equipment\nMaintains up to date programs and copies of system equipment.\nMust be able to adequately read and interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams. \nInteracts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other department supervisors and employees, engineers, contractors, other government agencies, sales and service representatives, and the general public. \nPerforms other related duties as required.\nOn call 24 hours per day.\n\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\n

A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, engineering, electronics or a related field and five to seven years of experience with SCADA systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Must possess extensive knowledge and experience in HMI application configuration, PLC hardware and application programming, preferably in the Water\/Wastewater industry. Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others.