SCADA Technician
Company: Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Location: Santee
Posted on: June 15, 2022
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Job Description:
JOBPadre Dam MWD is looking for a skilled SCADA Technician to
fill an important role at the East County Advanced Water
Purification cumbent is responsible for performing skilled
installations, maintenance, repairs and -- - troubleshooting on
Padre Dam's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
systems; field security systems, field wireless network systems,
and all related control, communications, and security sub systems
and equipment. -- -Duties include but are not limited to: Install,
-- -maintain, and service Padre Dam's Human Machine Interface (HMI)
software and hardware, including software upgrades; design and
development of new HMI screens; development and servicing of
interfacing software and program historical software; design and
develop complex Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software
programs; -- -configure, diagnose, install, maintain, troubleshoot
and repair -- - PLC hardware and software programs, network
equipment, radio hardware and software, cellular, fiber optic and
other related operational control, networking and security hardware
as necessary. -- - Document and organize software and hardware
procedures and programs in accordance with industry best practices;
respond to emergencies as needed; and other duties as may be
assigned.EXAMPLE OF DUTIESInstall, troubleshoot, maintain and
repair control, communication and security systems including but
not limited to: Remote Terminal Units (RTU's), PLC, radio and
cellular equipment, fiber optic equipment, power supplies and
various Input/output (I/O) components such as analog inputs and
outputs and graphic touchscreen terminals; computer systems and
related hardware for SCADA; components for security such as
cameras, radio, cellular, and fiber optic communication; Power over
Ethernet (POE) devices; and Local Area Network (LAN)
hardware.Programs Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) systems: designs both
simple and complex PLC programs to fit the needs of Padre Dam;
modifies PLC software to improve and/or enhance current operation
or to provide for changes to existing operations, control
strategies, and/or reliability. Designs graphic screens for
touchscreen terminals. -- -Performs needed organization,
maintenance and back up of data to ensure proper documentation and
reliability of systems.Programs HMI systems: uses HMI software to
design, implement, and maintain graphic screens, alarms, historical
data, trending, enhance and/or improve current information
presented in the HMI interface.-- -Researches and evaluates new
operational methods, techniques and equipment and recommends their
application. Provides control, communications and security related
advanced technical assistance and advice to other
departments.Prepares and provides effective training classes for
Padre Dam personnel. Creates schedules for preventative
maintenance, work ordered, calibrations, and and documentation in
CMMS. Recommends and purchases all hardware components for new
installation and spare parts.-- -Sets up SCADA workstations,
servers, routers, wired/wireless connections and security;
Configures managed network switches and routers. Maintains and
backs up managed network switches and routers configurations.--
-Designs, sources, and constructs complete Control systems and
RTU's -- -per District drawings and specifications. Creates,
updates, and maintains District as-built drawings.Maintains library
of manuals, license agreements, license upgrades and product
warranty information in both electronic and hardcopy
format.Maintains a working knowledge of computer operating systems
to integrate hardware/software with SCADA systems. Has the ability
to configure LAN and USB ports to interface with SCADA, security
and configuration software. Installs and activates approved
software on SCADA related computers. Uses programs such as Excel,
Word, CAD, etc. to document and develop meaningful reports,
drawings, etc. of software and hardware related to duties.
Maintains all computers/servers related to SCADA.Responds to both
on-duty and after-hour systems emergencies; coordinates and
completes any necessary repairs.Attend additional training based on
job needs and/or under supervisor direction.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge Required:Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) systems;Advanced knowledge of Electrical
principles and practices; AC & DC power;Electronic equipment
including PLCs, radios, routers, switches, modems, cellular,
security cameras, HMI displays, and associated I/O devices;--
-Advanced -- -knowledge of -- -computer operating systemsLadder
logic and PLC programming (moderate level);Process control systems
and related equipmentElectronic measuring equipment used in
wastewater treatment plants and water distribution systemsWireless
Network SecurityKnowledge of Allen Bradley Control Logix, Studio
5000, and HMI Software;Network communication (HTTP, TCP/IP),
network security (HTTPS, SSL, SFTP) and network management
protocols (SNMP and ICMP)Skills Required:Installing,
troubleshooting, and repairing problems with electronic equipment
to the component level;Proficient with PLC's and writing/modifying
Ladder Aogic;Calibrating and servicing of electronic equipment, as
it relates to water and wastewater and treatment and distribution
systems;Ability to create, update and read -- -drawings,
specifications, maps, blueprints, ladder, and wiring diagrams;Using
electrical and electronic equipment such as digital volt meters,
analog simulators, and hand and power tools;Develop Standard
Operating Procedures and other documentation as required;Network
Security (A)Using computers and related software
applications;Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to
interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient
to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.--
-Training/Experience Required:Minimum of an Associate's degree from
an accredited college in water technology, electronics technology,
computer sciences, information technology or related field, and --
-three years journey level experience in the above duties OR;High
School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) and five
years of journey-level experience in the above duties OR;An
equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to
successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those
listed above.Licensing Requirements:Valid California Driver's
License;California Department of Public Health, Water Distribution
Certification Grade I, (within eighteen months -- -from date of
hire) if working in Operations;Water Treatment I Certification,
(within eighteen months from date of hire) if working at
WRF/AWP.Certified Control Systems Technician, CWEA Electrical
Instrumentation II or higher and Formal PLC training is highly
desired.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONAs part of the East County Advanced
Water Purification Project (ECAWP), Padre Dam is entering into an
Administrative and Operating Services Agreement (Agreement) with
the East County CAWP Joint Powers Authority (JPA). Padre Dam, as
the contracted Administrator and Operator, will provide management,
administrative, operations, maintenance and similar or related
services for JPA owned ECAWPAWP facilities. The Administrator and
Operator functions will require Padre Dam to hire additional
personnel for the development period of the project, or until the
Agreement to provide those services is otherwise terminated or not
extended. Once the Agreement is terminated or expires, Padre Dam
will no longer need the additional personnel and will no longer
have the funding to support additional personnel. ECAWP Project
Funded Employees will be specifically hired as employees for the
duration of time that the District is providing Administrative and
Operating Services, but those employees may perform any work for
the District within their employment classification, not just work
under the Agreement.-- -ECAWP Project Funded Employees-- -will be
provided the same rights and benefits as other Permanent Padre Dam
Employees, and be hired into the same classifications with the same
salaries, except with respect to termination of employment if Padre
Dam ceases to provide Administrator or Operator services to ECAWP.
-- -The current Agreement is for a period of approximately ten
years.-- -External applicants will be considered contract
employees.If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment
process, we will hold interviews in mid-July.-- ---
-Requirements:Neogov
Keywords: Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Santee , SCADA Technician, Professions , Santee, California
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