What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCADA SYSTEM TECHNICIAN I - HIGH ALTITUDE (2453) position at Jefferson Parish?
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Under supervision of the SCADA System Technician III, the purpose of the position is to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair on instrumentation and electrical components for telemetry systems. Employees in this classification install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain SCADA Pack, DirectLogic, Allen Bradley, Tesco, and other similar Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This position assist in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintenance of Flowline, Global Water, Endress Hauser, Milltronics, Met One, Precision Digital, and other sensors, transmitters, valves, and switches. Assist in the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, network cabling, data cabling, conduit of various types, antennas, antenna cable, antenna masts, solar panels, lightning arrestors, power supplies of different voltages, uninterruptable power supplies, batteries, surge suppressors, voltage converters, wireless local area networks, and ethernet radio transceivers. Employee enters work orders into SCADA Division computer generated work order system in detail to maintain inventory, employee time record, and maintenance tracking. Performs related work as directed. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.
NOTE: Employees will be required to obtain a Louisiana CDL Class B driver's license prior to the completion of their probationary period.Meets one of the following options:
I. Completion of high school or possession of an equivalent certificate; plus, substantial (approx. two years), verifiable experience as an electrician, electrician helper, or apprentice/intern in industrial or commercial electrical construction work.
Substitution: Successful completion of college coursework closely related to Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering may substitute for the required experience in Option I, at the rate of one (1) credit hour for one (1) month of experience.
Preferred: Verifiable completion of an OSHA 10-hour construction industry training course is preferred.
Proof of completed education and training will be required.
Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate but not to exceed the listed salary range.(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
JOB POSTING NO: 2453-02R
DATE: 03/08/24
RE-OPENED: 01/02/26
Under supervision of the SCADA System Technician III, the purpose of the position is to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair on instrumentation and electrical components for telemetry systems. Employees in this classification install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain SCADA Pack, DirectLogic, Allen Bradley, Tesco, and other similar Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This position assist in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintenance of Flowline, Global Water, Endress Hauser, Milltronics, Met One, Precision Digital, and other sensors, transmitters, valves, and switches. Assist in the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, network cabling, data cabling, conduit of various types, antennas, antenna cable, antenna masts, solar panels, lightning arrestors, power supplies of different voltages, uninterruptable power supplies, batteries, surge suppressors, voltage converters, wireless local area networks, and ethernet radio transceivers. Employee enters work orders into SCADA Division computer generated work order system in detail to maintain inventory, employee time record, and maintenance tracking. Performs related work as directed. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.
NOTE: Employees will be required to obtain a Louisiana CDL Class B driver's license prior to the completion of their probationary period.Meets one of the following options:
I. Completion of high school or possession of an equivalent certificate; plus, substantial (approx. two years), verifiable experience as an electrician, electrician helper, or apprentice/intern in industrial or commercial electrical construction work.
OR
II. Possession of an accredited Associate’s degree in a field of study closely related to Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.Substitution: Successful completion of college coursework closely related to Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering may substitute for the required experience in Option I, at the rate of one (1) credit hour for one (1) month of experience.
Preferred: Verifiable completion of an OSHA 10-hour construction industry training course is preferred.
Proof of completed education and training will be required.
Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate but not to exceed the listed salary range.(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
JOB POSTING NO: 2453-02R
DATE: 03/08/24
RE-OPENED: 01/02/26
Salary : $44,043 - $52,852