SCADA Technician- Utilities

About the role

This position performs entry-level technical work in support of the Utility Department SCADA system. Work involves assisting with monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining SCADA systems, PLCs, and related instrumentation under close supervision while gaining hands-on experience and technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring SCADA system performance and alarms.
• Support troubleshooting of SCADA networks, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Assist with installation, setup, and basic programming of PLCs and field devices.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on SCADA components.
• Assist with network equipment setup (switches, routers, modems) under supervision.
• Support firmware updates, patches, and system backups.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation of work performed.
• Assist in maintaining SCADA databases, asset inventories, and configurations.
• Support system diagnostics and problem resolution.
• Support senior technicians with field work at lift stations, plants, and wells.
• Learn SCADA software, control strategies, and communication protocols.
• Assist with responding to internal service requests and operational issues.
• Participate in training related to SCADA, PLCs, networking, and instrumentation.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in electronics, information systems, or related field preferred and three (3) years of related experience to include experience with PLC programming, SCADA or DCS programming experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Qualifications

Knowledge of and experience with SCADA
Ability to create and maintain detailed records
Ability to provide timely and accurate responses to inquiries and requests
Ability to simultaneously and effectively handle multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Supervisor, other employees, contractors, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of business letter writing and standard formats for typed materials
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction
• Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters
• Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters

Benefits

The City of Boynton Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• City Pension Plan
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium
• Direct Deposit

Pay

Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM