About the Role
<strong><u>The Position:</u></strong><br>The SCADA Specialist I/II/III will perform a wide variety of advanced professional and technical duties related to the construction, maintenance and repair of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), telemetry, instrumentation and numerous other types of electronic and electrical equipment and machinery associated with municipal pumping. WESA is seeking a candidate who is eager to learn, efficient, detail-oriented, and organized, who possesses the ability to work under steady pressure and to effectively communicate in a professional manner.<br><br><strong><u>Immediate Impact: </u></strong>The successful candidate will be given the following objectives upon hire:<br><br>·Within 3 months, demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot issues related to TCP equipment.<br>·Within 6 months, demonstrate the ability to install radios and communication issues.<br>·Within 9 months, understand and configure basic control strategies within Onsite software.<br>·Within 12 months, demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues related to unmanaged switches.<br><br><strong><u>DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS BETWEEN I/II/III</u></strong><br><br><strong>SCADA Specialist I -</strong>is the trainee level in the series. Incumbent initially works under close supervision learning and performing various functions related to supporting the SCADA system, and related systems; tasks will require knowledge of the technical issues and will have a solid understanding of the following; Electrical troubleshooting – MCC related equipment, electrical controls – relay logic, Instrumentation – 4-20mA, flowmeter, pressure gages, analyzers, transducers, replace PLC, Onsite – add, modify and delete function blocks, understand & configure Basic controls strategies, collect/grab data for basic reports, Radios – perform software configuration, modify software configuration, perform hardware installation & troubleshoot minor communications issues, Computer laptop/workstation onsite setup and troubleshooting, install and configure software, Windows office application – Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Networking – Understand and troubleshoot connectivity issues related to unmanaged switches Basic understanding and configuration of onsite Client applications, layout and wire panels, terminate cables/wiring, labeling. Understanding of TCP IP and the OSI model.<br><br><strong>SCADA Specialist II -</strong>is the first working level in the series. In addition to the characteristics of the Ievel, incumbent works with minimal supervision and performs a wide range of work assignments related to the support of the SCADA system, and related systems; tasks will require knowledge of the technical issues and will have a solid understanding of the following, Upgrade PLC’s firmware, upload and download PLC’s, understand & configure intermediate control strategies, collect/grab data for intermediate reports, troubleshoot problems using trending, logging & audit trail data, PLC ladder logic programming – decipher and modify existing control strategies to add features, PLC structured text programming – decipher and modify existing control strategies to add features, radios – troubleshoot intermediate communications issues, plan and perform new installations, troubleshoot system wide SCADA problems, SCADA server – startup and shutdown, intermediate understanding and configuration of onsite client applications, process graphics programming – decipher and modify existing drawings and sub-drawings to add features to user interface .<br><br><strong>SCADA Specialist III -</strong>is the full journey level in the series. In addition to the characteristics of the I and II levels, incumbent possess a strong understanding of the SCADA system, and related systems; tasks will require knowledge of the technical issues and will have a solid understanding of the following; Understand & configure advanced control strategies, Collect/grab data for advances reports, PLC ladder logic programming – Design new control strategies to add SCADA system functionality, Network – understand and troubleshoot connectivity issues related to routers, firewalls while addressing system security concerns, SCADA server administration tasks, knowledge of Linux, Oracle, SQL, Windows Server, shared storage, Network infrastructure configuration, planning and setup, VMware – installation, configuration, management, HMI programming – upload/download applications, modify and create new applications using vendor programming tools, Interface with contractors to insure their system being delivered meets our requirements and performs to our expectation, Advanced understanding and configuration of SCADA integrator client applications.<br><br><strong><u>The Ideal Candidate:</u></strong><br><br>·Will act with integrity and in accordance with the accepted ethical standards of the District and applicable laws and regulations.<br>·Is an engaging team player, looking out for the common good for the organization.<br>·Is an effective communicator, with the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of audiences.<br>·Possesses an education level equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; Proof of technical schooling, shop courses and electrical/electronics training to provide the desired knowledge.<em>*Additional job-related education may be required to keep pace with updated technology and merit advancement.</em><br>·Will have 5 or more years, or the equivalent of full-time, on-the-job (hands-on) SCADA and instrumentation experience, preferable in domestic, reclaimed and agricultural water distribution, water or wastewater treatment facilities, or other related field.<em>*</em><em>Experience varies within the series.</em><br>·Will possess or obtain a Grade I Certified Control Systems Specialist issued by Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society within 18 months of employment.<br>·Must possess a valid, appropriate California Driver’s License.<br><br><br><strong><u>The Application Process:</u></strong> If you are interested in this opportunity, submit a completed WESA employment application online at <strong><u>www.evmwd.com.</u></strong> Resumes and certifications may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. <br>This position is open until filled. <br>First review of applications will begin on <u>Tuesday, September 7, 2021.</u><br><br>For questions and inquiries, please contact: Jaime Huffman (951) 674-3146, ext. 8231; jhuffman@wesawater.com