Project Manager

The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Manager is responsible for managing the SCADA infrastructure. Key responsibilities include implementing SCADA vision, overseeing the development of the SCADA systems with input from Operations, ensuring the development and implementation of SCADA standards, and develop long-term and short-term SCADA goals that support department and company goals.

The SCADA Manager supervises and directs the SCADA staff in all activities associated with the management of SCADA systems supporting Regulated Water Utilities’ business operations. The Manager ensures that all SCADA-related activities meet the needs.

• Serves as Program Manager for the ongoing upgrade of SCADA infrastructure
• Maintains SCADA system capability by managing and updating SCADA Master Plan
• Participates in development and implementation of functional requirements, specifications, purchase, and commissioning of highly complex SCADA systems for monitoring and control of water facilities
• Manages SCADA Team by prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance reviews, employee coaching, mentoring, and discipline; oversees the training and development of staff
• Develops and manages all disaster recovery aspects for SCADA, control systems, and associated equipment
• Reviews plans and specifications for new facilities and ensures proper design and installation criteria are met
• Supervises the design, implementation, and support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and SCADA software for control systems
• Researches and evaluates existing and new operational methods, software, techniques, equipment, and recommends their application to existing systems
• Partners with the Capital Program Management department regarding the planning and completion of capital projects that includes SCADA scope items
• Interfaces with engineering and operations divisions to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities
• Safeguards SCADA infrastructure against cyber and physical security risks
• Manages contractor work validation and completion, and development of documentation for SCADA team
• Available for 24/7 emergency response and hands‑on technical troubleshooting and repair during emergencies
• Implements SCADA System Asset Management practices for optimal life‑cycle management
• Partners with Engineering and Operations Department groups to recommend enhancement and improvement of existing service, programs, or projects
• Develops testimony for General Rate Case
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation or related field
• Minimum ten years of increasingly responsible experience in Project and Program Management
• Minimum seven years of increasingly responsible experience in SCADA, or Operational Technology fields with significant exposure to radio and cellular communications equipment, PLC programming and automation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill with all levels of employees and management

• Plan, assign, coordinate, direct, and evaluate the work of others
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing situations
• Thorough understanding of SCADA systems, including security requirements, protocols, communications mediums, and programming languages
• Understanding of Industrial SCADA system standards such as ISA-101 and NIST 800-82
• Strong knowledge of radio communications, Ethernet, and serial communications technologies
• Ability to read and understand schematic drawings
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Experience in PLC programming languages and hardware from a variety of manufacturers (Preferably Schneider Electric Unity, Aveva Historians)
• Knowledge and understanding of water treatment and distribution systems
• Knowledge of applicable field tools, equipment and materials utilized in the SCADA technician’s daily responsibilities