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Nature of Work
This position is responsible for the overall operation, programming and maintenance of the Water Reclamation Plant’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and associated systems to ensure reliability, usability, and security. This position also provides technical support and assistance in other areas including operations and electrical & mechanical maintenance.
This position works closely with and under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.
 *Control System and Software Maintenance

• Participate in the programming, operation, and maintenance of SCADA system servers, operator stations, PLC's, HMI graphics, communications network, telemetry communication equipment, and related equipment according to City and Utility security requirements.
• Create and maintain SCADA and Historian databases, displays and reports; coordinate and oversee activities of vendors and integrators.
• Maintain and update software and firmware on SCADA system components including operator stations, servers, and PLCs; perform back-up procedures, coordinate restoration and retrieval of files/data as needed.
• Maintain all files/data in an accurate and retrievable manner.
• Generate reports as needed.
• Perform system fail overs and shutdowns for patching.

*Electronic Equipment Maintenance

• Repair and maintain control system equipment including process instruments, actuators, control panel components, etc.
• Maintain and update prints, drawings and other records pertaining to the Utility's SCADA system computers, relative communications systems, field equipment and other electronic equipment.

*Coordination

• Coordinate and conduct SCADA user training for operations and maintenance staff.
• Confer with internal and external users to analyze problems and system needs. 

*Technical Support

• Provide technical support for devices including control systems and associated equipment, communication systems, and general assistance to other areas as required. 

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
 
 *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Education and Experience
An Associate's degree or 2-year technical certificate in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Technology, Computer Science, Computer Technology or closely related field AND five (5) years of full-time employment experience programming and/or maintaining SCADA systems, PLCs and related equipment in an industrial or utility setting.
 
Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid driver's license
 
Desirable Qualifications
Specialized courses or certifications in SCADA systems, PLC's, networking, server management, communication systems, or SCADA security.
 
Experience operating, programming and/or maintaining Emerson/GE Rx3i PAC controllers, GE Cimplicity HMI and Proficy Historian systems, Kepware Kepserver, Microsoft SQL, and Windows Domain Controllers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Operational characteristics of a variety of computer platforms, networks, software applications and operating systems, including SCADA systems; Methods and techniques of application systems analysis, development, design, programming, testing and implementation of application software; Methods and techniques of SCADA systems database management and administration; Advanced methods and techniques used in maintaining information systems security.
 
Skill in: Installing, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of PLCs and related equipment; Detecting, isolating and resolving automated information system problems.
 
Ability to: Recommend, implement, install and maintain appropriate technology to meet client needs; Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and prepare appropriate reports; Use Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; Organize and establish priorities and to develop procedures and programs; Effectively communicate orally and in writing; Work well with City, State and Federal agencies.
 
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA 
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
 
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
 
Frequent demands: standing, sitting, walking, reaching, fine dexterity.
Occasional demands: lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and crouching 
 
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch.
 
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals