SCADA Equipment & Technical Analyst- Utility Systems Department

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

Advanced technical and analytical work with responsibilities for planning, design, and implementation for all aspects of the water and wastewater treatment data acquisition, process control and telemetry infrastructure. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the city and its Utility.

This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during and immediately after a civil emergency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.

Monitors and interacts with subcontractors and integrators in all Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) related issues.

Maintains SCADA fiber optics networks including fusion and cam splicing as needed.

Maintains SCADA switches, hubs, and appurtenances related to the SCADA network.

Regular and punctual attendance.

Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains PLC, HMI and RF hardware/systems.

Reviews Specifications, maintains files, schematics, and O&M manuals.

Completes corrective and preventative maintenance work orders.

Troubleshoots Window Software, Microsoft Office, XL Reporter, WIN911, Proficy iFIX and iHistorian software on a regular basis.

Troubleshoots and repairs process and control equipment on a rotating on-call basis.

Recommends, Implements, and maintains security measures to protect SCADA systems from security threats and unauthorized access.

Leads or assists in SCADA system upgrades, expansions, or migrations to new platforms.

Tests and deploys new versions of SCADA software, ensuring compatibility and stability.

Other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an Associate Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Technologies, or related field is required. Industrial Automation courses or degree are preferred. Two (2) years’ experience as an Instrumentation & Controls or SCADA Technician and prior utility experience is preferred. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Networking skills using software and routers and switches.

Skilled in radio technologies and telemetry involving SCADA system.

Basic knowledge of fiber optic systems and how they interface with electrical equipment, including troubleshooting and repair.

Experience in setting up control loops and analog signals for chemical feed systems to optimize usage efficiency of operation.

Knowledge in motor controls including VFD operation and soft start technology and how these are integrated into control strategies.

Thorough knowledge of various RF modem configuration software, computers in general, PLC ladder logic programming, configuration and troubleshooting

Considerable knowledge and understanding of electronic controls and circuits.

Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices and testing equipment used in instrumentation repair and maintenance work.

Ability to author and maintain detailed documentation relating to system design, configurations, and processes.

Ability to provide support and training to end users relating to the proper and effective use of SCADA systems and equipment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.

Ability to stay centered when challenged.

Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.

Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, work in close and/or confined spaces, and work overhead on ladders and platforms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are mandatory.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.