SCADA Technician/Systems Analyst FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
intermediate skilled technical work installing, calibrating and maintaining
supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment, programmable logic
controllers (PLC), remote terminal units (RTU) and other equipment related to
the water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution system and
sanitary sewer collection system, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited
supervision of the Plant Operations Manager.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs
duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service.
Installs,
calibrates and maintains supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLC), remote terminal units (RTU)
and other equipment related to the water and wastewater treatment facilities,
water distribution system and sanitary sewer collection system.
Installs
software, hardware and peripherals; diagnoses and repairs hardware and software
problems; maintains current software backups of all SCADA system personal
computers, PLC's and RTU's.
Serves
as liaison to outside consulting regarding SCADA system.
Troubleshoots
iFix V3.5, Motorola MOSCAD and ACE RTUs, and WIN-911 alarm notification system.
Makes
hardware and software modifications to existing equipment and controls as needed,
including electrical changes, scripts, logic, reports and graphics.
Ensures
adequate inventory of spare parts and materials needed to repair control
systems in a timely manner.
Creates
and maintains preventative maintenance schedules for all SCADA hardware and
software; performs preventative maintenance accordingly.
Performs
system performance analysis and monitoring; adjusts system accordingly to
provide optimal performance.
Monitors
and maintains SCADA system remote access and security.
Acts
as backup network administrator for installation, upgrades and maintenance of
personal computers and related hardware and software for city-wide services.
Maintains
written records and maintenance manuals.
Participates
in budget preparation including cost estimates, expenditure justification and
budget control.
Coordinates
repairs to limit excessive down time and overtime.
Works
in conjunction with the water treatment and wastewater treatment Operations
Managers to schedule and prioritize repairs and upgrades.
Ensures
compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Operates
CADD and other computer equipment to create electrical drawings and control
panel layouts.
Assists
in preparation and/or review of plans and specifications for projects that have
a SCADA component.
May
be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call or emergency
situations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General
knowledge of automation, instrumentation and controls, including discrete and
analog I/O, PCs, PLC/RTU logic, DCS, sensors and calibration instruments;
general knowledge of personal computer software tools used to analyze,
troubleshoot, monitor and maintain personal computers and SCADA hardware and
software; general knowledge of installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of
Microsoft Windows operating systems; general knowledge of network test
equipment and testing procedures; general knowledge of LAN and WAN networks,
including configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of wired, wireless
(telemetry) and fiber systems, and familiarity with standard network protocols,
including TCP/IP, NetBIOS and proprietary protocols used in SCADA systems;
general knowledge of databases and report writing with MS Access and SQL;
general knowledge of Motorola MDLC communication protocol; general knowledge of
personal computer hardware including maintenance, component replacement, RAID
drive systems and troubleshooting; ability to read wiring diagrams and modify
as necessary; ability to use digital multimeters to verify proper operation of
digital inputs and outputs, 0/4-20mA analog inputs and outputs, power supplies
and serial links; ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions,
project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in
support of goals; ability to prioritize outstanding issues in order to maintain
the overall system reliability with lowest possible downtime; ability to
analyze, interpret, summarize and present administrative and technical
information and data in an efficient, effective manner; ability to communicate
ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with consulting engineers, associates
and the general public.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED and considerable experience of an increasingly responsible
nature in computer hardware and software, specifically automation and control
or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and
experience. Associates/Technical degree
preferred.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional
exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking
or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires
standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or
crawling, reaching with hands and arms, lifting and repetitive motions; work
has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for
expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required
to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing
and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small
defects and/or small parts and observing general surroundings and activities;
work occasionally requires exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is
generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Possession of or
ability to obtain appropriate software and hardware certifications.
Valid driver's
license in the State of