SCADA Systems Technician

Performs technical support to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and HMI (Human Machine Interface) for water, wastewater, gas and wastewater treatment plants. Programs Remote Terminal Units as well as other related application software systems using a broad range of electronic and electrical equipment.

Position functions in an internal office environment with no notable hazards or adverse environmental conditions and outside in the field subject to all weather conditions, occasional odors, fumes, gases and dust.

Light to medium physical work which involves installing RTUs and radio antennas; rewriting control circuits; pulling wire; changing gas and water transducers; working in PRV vaults; and changing components in the RTUs, including radios, power supplies and batteries; frequent use of a personal computer, telephone and small hand tools; considerable flexibility to structure daily activities between sitting, standing and walking.

May be required to work outside normal working hours, holidays and weekends to identify, locate and correct SCADA system problems; on‑call status for emergency situations. Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the interview process.

Position will be advertised as continuous until filled, with periodic review of applications.

Full‑Time;
Regular;
Non‑Exempt

This position a grade RN19.

• Installs and programs SCADA hardware and peripheral components following design or installation specifications; assigns SCADA RTU positions in the communications hierarchy; configures hardware for the new position.
• Terminates wiring between SCADA input and output boards and the external devices; programs SCADA radio for the correct frequency; tests and aligns radio signal.
• Installs and programs SCADA radio frequencies, tests, and aligns radio signal for proper functionality on various radio models; loads new SCADA programs into the RTU; verifies program operations and functionality.
• Loads new SCADA programs into the RTU and verifies program operations and functionality; connects wiring between SCADA boards and the external devices.
• Installs, modifies, and makes major repairs to SCADA microcomputer hardware and software systems; troubleshoots SCADA RTU hardware and peripheral components.
• Installs SCADA hardware, peripheral components, and software, following design or installation specifications.
• Establishes plans for preventive maintenance and use of SCADA equipment; modifies or makes major repairs to SCADA microcomputer hardware and software systems.
• Maintains records and reports for LAN system for maintenance review and planning for future upgrades; monitors and reports LAN system problems to the Information Technology Division for resolution; assists clients with data reports using SQL server reporting services or access databases for any SCADA reporting needs.
• Inspects remote SCADA sites to identify, locate and correct any SCADA system issues and establishes a plan for preventive maintenance for any SCADA equipment.

Associate Degree in Computer Technology or related field and two (2) years experience in hardware/software operations. Previous experience in SCADA operations is highly desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

• Valid Class D driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Principles, practices and processes to support, maintain, install and use a SCADA system;…