SCADA​/Instrumentation Technician

Overview

Sunrise Water Authority (SWA) is looking for an experienced SCADA technician to operate, maintain and repair the organization’s SCADA system. This is a regular full-time position in our Technical Services Department. Minimum qualifications strictly apply.

Position is open until filled or withdrawn.

Sunrise Water Authority is a public water utility with an excellent reputation for providing safe, reliable water service to approximately 53,000 people in Happy Valley and areas of unincorporated Clackamas County. We seek motivated people who embody SWA’s core values including teamwork and excellence. Sunrise offers an exciting opportunity in a professional and supportive atmosphere with excellent compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while working in a sustainable organization that provides the community with its most precious resource – water.

• Design and implementation of SCADA hardware and software, including related HMI platforms;
• Integration and support of related equipment, including programmable logic controllers;
• Monitors and analyzes SCADA logs and historian data;
• Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and repair of system components and platforms;
• Provides after hours and on-call technical support for system maintenance and repair;
• Prepares and implements emergency response and recovery plans;
• Reads and understands schematics, design drawings, and other related support functions;
• Understand and follows agency employment policies and safety procedures;
• Able to work effectively in groups; and
• Model superior customer service and professionally represent organization in public.

• Five (5) years or more of relevant experience in the design, maintenance and repair of SCADA systems
• Familiarity with codes, regulations and standards related to public drinking water systems
• Valid Oregon Driver’s license and clean driving record
• Successfully pass a drug/alcohol screening and background check

• Working knowledge of the design, maintenance and repair of remote controlled (radio based) SCADA system hardware and software.
• Working knowledge of the integration and implementation of related programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Working knowledge of the operation of municipal drinking water systems.
• Candidates with advanced experience and qualifications preferred.