Control Systems Specialist

About the role

This position functions as a subject matter expert for controls systems support required for the operations of surface water treatment plants, wells, wastewater treatment plants, and remote facilities in the potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Under the direction of the SCADA - Control Systems Superintendent, this role is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting control systems to ensure reliable operations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure Utility SCADA standards are maintained and control systems comply 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 from SCADA or similar sources to ensure data quality and availability for operations/business needs.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Be a key member of the Veolia New York Smart SCADA upgrade project team.
• Maintain and operate control system hardware/software, communication networks, and historical database systems.
• Provide emergency coverage for control systems and related devices.
• Participate in the Veolia NY OPS Emergency Response Team.
• Troubleshoot systems, perform root cause analysis, identify resolution options, and implement best alternatives.
• Oversee vendors for work performed on control systems and related devices.
• Support operations, engineering, and corporate departments in defining control system requirements.
• Coordinate with the Utility M&S control system group regarding SCADA standards, significant system changes, and problem-solving assistance.
• Develop operational procedures, reports, etc., supporting operations and ensuring regulatory compliance and client requirements.
• Coordinate with Veolia's TS group regarding Industrial Control System cyber security, network maintenance, and computer system maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with utility staff and other departments.
• Perform occasional night and weekend emergency work as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in water or wastewater treatment plants and system facilities, preferable but not required.
• Experience with PLC/HMI systems required.
• Knowledge of network and remote communications including radio, cellular, and TCP/IP networking is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills coupled with a strong technical background.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Basic knowledge of 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.
• Ability to learn new water industry technology and teach.

Physical Requirements

• Able to walk on uneven terrain; climb ladders, hills, and stairs.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Able to speak, see clearly, and hear.
• Able to smell gases.

Pay Range

$70,000 to $85,000 per year.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

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