What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Technician I position at Portland Water District?
The Portland Water District (PWD) is currently looking for an experienced SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Technician in the greater Portland, Maine area. Our SCADA Technicians perform a broad range of tasks to ensure proper operation and maintenance of PWD’s water and wastewater systems. Combined these systems provide service to over 200,000 customers and are critical to Public Health & Safety, the environment, and local businesses. An ideal candidate will have experience with PLC programming via ladder logic, instrumentation calibration across a wide range of devices, and working knowledge of computer networking. They should also possess a desire to learn, and be located within one (1) hour of travel time from Portland, Maine.
This position requires an Associate’s Degree in instrumentation, electrical engineering, process control, or a related field.
Our SCADA Technician position has a three (3) step career ladder which is based on experience in the SCADA field as well as ISA CCST Certification. The current starting hourly rate of pay for the level I position is $30.95 for the probationary period of six months. Upon completion of the probationary period, the hourly rate of pay increases to $32.57. The Pay rates for the SCADA II and III positions on the job ladder are $32.87 - $34.60, and $34.77 - $36.59, respectively. Experienced and pre ISA CCST level 1 certified candidates may be able to start at a higher level, depending on skills and experience.
Our rich benefit plan includes 13 paid holidays, 12 vacation days (2 of which are deposited into your bank at hire), accrued sick time, employer matching 457 retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc. Please view our complete 2025 benefit guide at https://www.pwd.org/.
To view a detailed job description for our SCADA Technician I position, or to apply, please visit https://www.pwd.org/careers/. PWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefit package.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.95 - $32.57 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31 - $33