CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 2

About the role

Handles mission-critical work in SFWMD's Operations Control Center (OCC), requiring 24-hour, seven days a week operation. Works on a rotating 24/7/365-day work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates databases, logs, files and reports.
• Analyzes data and sensors to detect critical conditions, system errors/failures and advises appropriate personnel of abnormal conditions in a timely manner.
• Compiles and computes a variety of engineering data.
• Communicates and documents all operational activity including but not limited to pumping activities and gate changes with SFWMD water managers and field staff and occasionally stakeholders.
• Monitors SCADA operating system for alarm activity and adjusts settings for gates and/or pumps when necessary.
• Actively monitors SCADA operating system for alarm activity and adjusts settings for gates and/or pumps when necessary.

Requirements

• Full-performing knowledge and technical competencies in engineering support.
• Knowledge of SCADA, PLC’s and RTU technology is required for Control System Technician 2 and preferred for Control System Technician 1 entry level positions.
• Advanced computer and database systems aptitude and proficiency desirable.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to use multiple PCs with advanced SCADA systems software is required in addition to the ability to read and interpret operational and engineering data, plans, and maps.

Qualifications

• Control System Technician 2: Typically has an Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Technology, Instrumentation and Operational Controls, Electronics or related field and 2 + years of experience.
• Control System Technician 1: Typically has an Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Technology, Instrumentation and Operational Controls, Electronics or related field and less than 2 years' of experience.

Skills

Applies competencies to work that is non-routine to complex. Candidate shall have solid monitoring, research, testing, problem solving, and verbal/written communication skills.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Rotating 24/7/365-day work schedule, shift experience preferred, but not required.