SCADA Specialist

T-TSA is seeking an individual eager to consistently support and adhere to Agency Guiding Principles and is a demonstrated team-player. This position performs complex and varied technical and specialized duties related to the administration and maintenance of the Agency’s SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Programmable Logic Controller and automation hardware and software; designs, programs, installs, configures, operates, maintains, and repairs Agency SCADA system assets to ensure operational continuity and reliable functionality; researches, troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and resolves networking and infrastructure issues; provides technical and specialized support to Agency staff and management related to operational technology; radio communications to remote telemetry units; and performs related duties as assigned.

Reports directly to, and receives direction and/or supervision from, the Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor.

Job Duties Include:

• Designs, maintains, repairs, and replaces electronic control systems, electronics, and computer hardware and software employed in the operation of the Agency’s wastewater conveyance and treatment systems.
• Performs a variety of technical tasks in support of physical and virtual server infrastructures, including installing, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring hardware and software upgrades and security to ensure effective server performance; performs server maintenance checks and back-ups.
• Conducts regular system testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve any software or hardware issues; utilizes multiple diagnostic methods to isolate problems on systems or applications; investigates, troubleshoots and diagnoses performance or reliability issues to determine root causes; resolves and/or escalates to third-party vendor and/or other technology staff as needed.
• Participates in the design, development, and programming of applications used in process control system operations, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and HMI; assists in monitoring the testing processes to ensure applications perform in accordance with design specifications; reviews results and recommends modifications as needed.
• Prepares technical documentation for system operations; aligns documentation with regulatory agency compliance standards and requirements; prepares a variety of logs and reports on system functionality and reliability.
• Installs, configures, and upgrades desktop computers and associated hardware and software across disparate platforms; loads and tests specialized applications and security devices; ensures connectivity to network and communication systems.
• Installs, configures, and administers network and communications infrastructure equipment; monitors software for security integrity and enforces security measures; troubleshoots and diagnoses configuration and connectivity issues.
• Performs standard database systems tasks; installs and executes programs and scripts to upgrade structures; troubleshoots and diagnoses routine applications problems; performs and/or requests fixes and repairs.
• Utilize various communication protocols for controller to controller, or controller to device communications.
• Reviews and provides input on system integration across multiple operating platforms, technologies, and data sources to ensure seamless integration for effective data flow and system functionality.
• Participates in monitoring operational technology security compliance and reporting, processes and protocols to meet compliance and reporting standards; evaluates progress on compliance efforts and communicates progress and appropriate recommendations to management.
• Participates in the development and deployment of new operational technology systems, applications, and components.
• Assists in the development of operational technology protocols, policies, procedures and operating standards.
• Trains maintenance and operations staff on system use, functionality, and operation; prepares materials, user manuals, instructions, and system documentation.
• Provides training, assistance, and knowledge-sharing to lower-level staff.
  
  

SCADA Specialist I

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in the design, maintenance, and/or support of operational technology systems and operations.

Education:

Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college, university or trade school with major course work in engineering, instrumentation/industrial automation, information technology, public or business administration, or a related field.

SCADA Specialist II

Experience:

Three (3) of increasingly responsible experience in the design, maintenance, and/or support of operational technology systems and operations.

Education:

Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college, university or trade school with major course work in engineering, instrumentation/industrial automation, information technology, public or business administration, or a related field.

License And Certificate:

Must possess a valid California or Nevada Class C Driver License, have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and be insurable by the Agency to operate Agency vehicles.