SCADA/DCS Technician I

Posting Expires:9/11/24

Salary:$60,000

SUMMARY OF DUTIES This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and distributed control systems (DCS) with the watershed department. The various DWM Water Treatment & Reclamation plants have SCADA and DCS environments. The team that supports these environments (includes the PLC level and above, not instrumentation) is generally referred to as the SCADA team, which organizationally resides under the IT office known as the Office of Information Management.

Description for Internal Candidates

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is the 1st tier for troubleshooting and repairing issues within the SCADA/DCS environments before determining that a Process Control or Network Engineer is needed. This position must be available for 24/7 on-call coverage and will rotate each week amongst 3 to 4 employees.

• Assists in the installation, reception, and configuration of servers, networks, and equipment.

• Performs continuous maintenance and upgrades to the SCADA and DCS systems.

• Works with team members to implement system upgrades and enhancements

• Monitors system performance and data communication

• Troubleshoots PLC circuit

• Works with Technician II, Security and Network team to setup firewalls and security for the SCADA and DCS systems from external attacks

• Troubleshoots equipment and software to repair and diagnose any malfunctions in the system 20%

• Manages and maintains access to SCADA and DCS system ensuring only authorized personnel can access the systems

• Maintains documentation of all maintenance logs, testing, troubleshooting procedures and system configurations

• Ensures compliance with all safety standards and practices.

• Performs related duties, as assigned

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Principles, methods, and techniques in the design and operation of SCADA and DCS system controllers and devices.

• Knowledge of networking and data communication protocols used in SCADA systems.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and control system drawings. • Good problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail

• Good computer and software skills • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written instructions. • Ability to read and interpret schematics and control system drawings.

• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve a diverse range of SCADA and DCS systems hardware and software.

• Ability to develop and maintain system documentation.

• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and manuals.

• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Associate degree, preferably a computer or industrial systems related field

2. 1 to 2 years of related work experience with SCADA and DCS systems in Water or wastewater treatment facilities

3. Good understanding of control systems, including PLCs and instrumentation.

4. Good understanding of computer systems with the aptitude to learn about SCADA systems

Special Requirements

• Flexibility in work hours as depending on the issues, work may be needed through the night.

• Ability to work flexible hours due to issues that could occur 24/7

• Ability to work within water treatment and reclamation environments.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-09-12

60,000

Atlanta, Georgia United States View Map