SCADA Technician

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status:Non
-Exempt Safety Sensitive
: NO Level II Screening
: NO

Under the direction of designated supervisor, position performs a variety of advanced technical duties related to operating, maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation, process control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for the City's water, wastewater and lift stations system. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• And much more!

• Researches and evaluates new developments in the fields of SCADA systems, GIS and related technologies. mapping hardware and software as applicable.
• Support field personnel with GIS mobile data collections and applications
• Update the City GIS with data collected from field.
• Programs PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Programs, installs, and troubleshoots telemetry systems for water and wastewater.
• Troubleshoots software and hardware problems with SCADA panels in the field and office.
• May assist with installing wiring for SCADA panels.
• Assist with purchasing and work orders related to SCADA systems.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of electronic components in stock; ensure adequate stock; supplies and parts and procure replacements from vendors.
• Review and evaluate technical specifications for new control systems/alterations of existing ones for feasibility and technical adequacy.
• Use test equipment such as multi-meters, digital voltmeters, digital calibrators, digital logic probes, oscilloscopes, SWR meters, frequency measuring meters, and other pertinent electrical and electronic measuring devices.
• Monitors, maintains, repairs, replaces, and installs lift station SCADA systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, program various types of PLC’s.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvements for enhancing the instrumentation and SCADA system.
• Bench test radio equipment to determine if it needs repair.
• Maintain records of services and instrumentation maintenance performed.
• Install, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic equipment and instruments, using electronic testing equipment and hand tools.
• Inspect equipment for malfunctions, maintenance needs, breakage, and detection of potential problems and causes of instrument failure.
• Analyzes SCADA equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing at all levels regarding recommended maintenance and repair procedures.
• May be required to work in on-call status during assigned periods.
• May be required to drive a motor vehicle to perform assigned tasks.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.
• Performs other duties as assigned.