SCADA Analyst I - Utilities/Dyal

About the role

This position performs responsible technical work related to development, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems at various locations throughout the Water Utility System.

Responsibilities

• Installs and integrates instrumentation, cameras, security system devices, and other devices into SCADA.
• Insures complete functionality of the SCADA system along with system upgrades and improvements.
• Affords assistance to employees in analyzing and solving computer or information technology issues while coordinating with the City's Information Technology department.
• Affords assistance to management in creating, editing and troubleshooting historian/reporting which is integrated into reports.
• Repairs SCADA field devices and related data monitoring equipment.
• Performs backups of all data files and nodes.
• Collaborates with contractors who install and test equipment.
• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site.
• Installs and replaces routers, switches and servers.
• Maintains the SCADA network and communicates with the Information Technology department regarding network issues.
• Maintains and troubleshoots the HMI and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Windows based computer operating systems to include server / client application.
• Working knowledge of field I/O devices and access and control concepts.
• Knowledge of SCADA and Security applications in an industrial facility especially in the area of water plant operations.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting and programming techniques involving PLC's, field I/O devices, access and control systems, wiring, fiber optic networks, radio communications equipment, and server / client workstations application.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and demonstrate team skills in working with other staff and the Information Technology Department.
• Must have a basic understanding of water treatment processes and security requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools.
• Ability to repair, develop, or install telecommunications systems.
• Ability to repair, develop or install computer hardware or network systems.
• Ability to repair, develop, or install complex software or management information systems.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Associate's degree in computer science, electronics, or a related field with two (2) years of experience in an instrumentation/SCADA/Security access or IT systems field; or a minimum of five (5) years in an instrumentation/ SCADA/ Security access or IT systems field.
• Special Qualifications: Journeyman's license and/or HMI and PLC certifications preferred. Previous experience in a computerized maintenance management system preferred.

Essential Physical Skills

• Climbing: Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps.
• Feeling: Ability to perceive attributes of objects by touch.
• Dexterity: Primarily with fingers, as in picking, pinching, or typing.
• Grasping: Applying pressure with the whole hand.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working with the whole hand.
• Hearing: Ability to hear and understand at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Kneeling: Ability to frequently bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Reaching: Ability to frequently extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking / Talking: Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and concisely through speech.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Ability to walk long distances to perform tasks and to move from one job site to another.