Control Systems Specialist

About the role

Functions as a subject matter expert for controls systems support required for the operations of a surface water treatment plants, wells, wastewater treatment plants and remote facilities in the potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Under the direction of SCADA - Control Systems Superintendent, this position will be responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting to support reliable operations of all plant and remote-facilities control systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Utility SCADA standards are maintained and the control systems are in compliance with Veolia, Industry, State, and Federal cyber security rules, guidelines, policies, and best practices.
• Proactively evaluate, enhance, and develop preventative maintenance activities for instrumentation and control devices in the systems.
• Manage data acquisition originated from SCADA, or similar data source to ensure data quality and availability for the operation / business needs.
• Execute preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities.
• Key member of the Veolia New York Smart SCADA upgrade project team.
• Operate and maintain the control systems hardware/software, communication networks, and historical database systems.
• Maintain control system Emergency coverage. Some night and weekend emergency work is required.
• Participate in the Veolia NY OPS Emergency Response Team.
• Troubleshoot systems; perform root cause analysis, identify resolution options, implement best alternatives.
• Oversee vendors for work performed on control systems and related devices, such as: RTU modules, VFD's, Chemical pumps, Flowmeters, WQ instrumentation, etc.
• Support operations, engineering, and corporate departments in defining control system requirements balancing cost, efficiency, and security.
• Travel to remote locations to troubleshoot, repair, and improve control systems as required to maintain continuity of service for customers and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and repair the control system communications, including plant fiber optic, routers, switches, firewalls, cellular modems, and serial radios.
• Develop operational procedures, reports, etc. supporting operations and to ensure regulatory compliance and the requirements of both internal and external clients.
• Coordinate with the Utility M&S control system group with regards to SCADA standards, significant system changes, problem-solving assistance. Keep proper and timely updates and communication.
• Coordinate with Veolia's TS group with regards to Industrial Control System cyber security, network maintenance, and computer system maintenance.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related technical field or 5+ years of experience (as described below).
• Experience in water or wastewater treatment plants and system facilities, preferable but not required.
• Experience with PLC/HMI systems required.
• Network and remote communications including radio, cellular, and TCP/IP networking a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills coupled with a strong technical background.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Familiar with basic electric AC/DC circuits, control wirings and PLC controls programming.
• Knowledge of widely used control system packages such as Rockwell, GE Proficy, GeoSCADA or similar required.
• Be available to support operations whenever needed (occasional nights and weekends).
• Must be able to read and write.
• Ability to learn new water industry technology and teach.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain; climb ladders, hills and stairs; enter confined spaces to where SCADA equipment is located.
• Moderate lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods at a time.
• Must be able to speak, see clearly and hear.
• Must be able to smell gases.

Pay

$70,000 to $90,000 per year.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Savings accounts and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteering.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.