Industrial Controls Systems Engineer - SCADA Administrator

SCADA Administrator

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
In this role for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Administrator you will be responsible for the system administration needs of multiple utility SCADA systems at water and wastewater treatment facilities and their associated collection and distribution systems. You will coordinate and execute system updates, upgrades, and network communications across the utility industrial network. You will also coordinate with the Pierce County IT Department to ensure updates across the business and industrial networks are completed without service interruption.

Keeping the water and wastewater systems working for Pierce County residents is what this role is all about.

Why It's a Great Department: PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW's team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be Successful in the Role:
Success in this role comes from being equally comfortable understanding the big picture and diving into the technical details needed to keep industrial control systems operating at their best. You'll bring experience with SCADA systems, industrial networks, and operational technology, along with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues and implement solutions. Curiosity, a continuous learning mindset, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners will help you thrive.

This role is focused on programming, configuring, troubleshooting, and improving systems rather than managing projects or overseeing the work of others.

Your Future in this Role:
You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Administer and support utility wide SCADA system operation for the County's wastewater treatment facilities, water systems, and collection system.
• Manage SCADA System expansions/updates/upgrades and coordinate SCADA network communications.
• Collaborate with engineers and system integrators on existing SCADA system needs as well as new design requirements.
• HMI/SCADA programming/design.
• Understanding the diverse array of protocols utilized for transmitting, collecting, storing, and managing data within SCADA ecosystems.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support in order to ensure that technology adheres to system development methodology and policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Perform emergency response and triage for Plant operations for all SCADA systems.
• Maintain up to date documentation for technical processes, procedures and training materials for applications, databases, and systems.
• Work cross-functionally and effectively with the County's IT Department to ensure SCADA integrity and continuous operation of the utility industrial networks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year for year basis.
• 5 years of Operational Technology (OT) Controls systems programming.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related degree.
• A valid Washington State driver's license is required.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
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Our Recruitment Practices:
This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the…