SCADA Specialist

Job Description

UTILITIES DIVISION - SCADA SPECIALIST

NON-EXEMPT

$31.49HR - $47.24HR.

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

The Utilities Division is responsible for public health and safety, as well as safeguarding the environment, by providing crucial safe water and wastewater services. This position is part of the team that provides services necessary for human health, economic stability, and overall societal well-being. At the core of the mission of providing these services includes commitment to providing excellent customer service to our citizens, business partners, regulatory agencies, and other county divisions.

MAJOR FUNCTION -The SCADA Specialist is responsible for the operation, performance, and maintenance of the County's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system that monitors and controls municipal water and wastewater facilities. This person will work to maintain servers, equipment, and software related to the automation of water and wastewater facilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
The SCADA system monitors and controls numerous water, wastewater, and lift station facilities. Each facility operates with its own local control system while also functioning as part of a regional SCADA network. Under the supervision of the SCADA Manager, performs technical work related to the implementation, operation, and maintenance of these control and communication systems.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

SCADA and Control System Support

• Troubleshoots programmable logic controller (PLC) logic and input/output (I/O) issues to maintain reliable system operation.
• Troubleshoots SCADA software applications and performs configuration updates as required.
• Works with industrial automation equipment including PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and human machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Performs PLC program and equipment configuration backups to maintain recoverable system data.

Network and System Administration

• Troubleshoots communication issues within the SCADA network infrastructure.
• Configures and supports network equipment including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Supports Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and virtual machine platforms used in SCADA operations.

System Documentation and Technical Coordination

• Updates control panel drawings, system diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) for vendors and internal staff.
• Coordinates with vendors and contractors on facility upgrades, system improvements, and equipment installations.
Security and System Monitoring

• Supports security cameras and electronic access control systems associated with utility facilities.
• Assists with maintaining secure system communications and operational integrity.
Operational Support and Safety

• Participates in an on-call rotation to support SCADA and operational systems during nights and weekends.
• Follows established safety practices including NFPA 70E and OSHA standards when performing technical work.
Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and industrial automation equipment including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and human machine interfaces (HMIs).

• Knowledge of enterprise and industrial communication networks used in operational technology environments.

• Knowledge of Windows operating systems and experience working within virtual server environments.

• Skill in troubleshooting and diagnosing PLC, SCADA, and network communication issues.

• Skill in PLC programming or other related programming methods used in industrial control systems.

• Ability to communicate clearly and…