SCADA Technician - Utilities

Performs technical work for the operation, performance, and maintenance of the Utilities Department Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which controls water plants, lift-stations and wells. Performs tasks related to programming, network configuration, testing, calibration, commissioning, and preventive maintenance of SCADA and related instrumentation and control systems under general supervision. **Supervision Received and Exercised** This position is classified as a exempt, at-will, full-time position. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Senior SCADA Technician or assigned senior staff. The SCADA Technician is expected to follow established procedures while developing technical skills, judgment, and knowledge of SCADA systems.***The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned*** Manage SCADA system equipment, components, and assets. Troubleshoot SCADA networks, instrumentation and control panels under general supervision. Maintain, analyze, and improve network system performance. Improve existing methodologies to ensure proper network system operation and security. Program, install, and test switches, routers, modems and other network equipment. Test and run diagnostics to verify connectivity of equipment. Deploy system patches and firmware updates. Install, setup and program PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) for both control and process information gathering and reporting. Perform any other needed programming, updates, or diagnostics of the SCADA system. Isolates problems that occur with the SCADA system; resolves problems on SCADA computers; resolves problems on SCADA control software; issues work orders for resolving problems with other SCADA components. Oversee the maintenance of field instruments Develop, and update, equipment databases, software licenses, device applications and configurations. Develop and implement methods for backing up all systems, including PLCs and servers, to maintain a current library of all custom applications and historical operational data ensuring that all data is retrievable. Maintain technical library, change management, accurate records, documentation, work reports. Modify existing documents and drawings and incorporate red line markups as needed. Advise management of needed technology upgrades and assist in planning for upgrades; Collect historical information. Provide input and cost information for budgets. Develop specifications for vendors for repairs, upgrades, and new installation work. Manage equipment and software inventory, including spares, and order replacement equipment and software as needed. Maintain warranty information. Train technicians in operation and maintenance of SCADA and PLCs. Train operators in the use of SCADA system. Confer with contractors, operators, mechanics, project engineers and supervisors about SCADA issues. Respond to and resolve internal customer complaints and issues. Provide documentation as required by others. Follow procurement rules to order parts. Retrofit existing instrumentation and control panels, PLC software. Performs administrative duties by attending various meetings; training employees; completing work orders and answering e-mails. Responds to emergency calls for service on a call out basis and works outside normal working hours as needed. **ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS** Performs other duties as assigned. - Associate’s degree in electronics, information systems, or related field; and - Three (3) years of related experience to include experience with PLC programming, SCADA or DCS programming; and - Possess (or obtain within fourt…