NEOGOV · 4 months ago
SCADA Systems Administrator, Sr. - $5,000 Hiring Bonus
Glendale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $154K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Glendale's Water Services Department provides essential water and wastewater services to over 250,000 residents. They are seeking a Senior SCADA Systems Administrator to provide technical support for SCADA systems, including planning, installation, and maintenance of the SCADA infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Acts as a lead in the installation, programming, implementation, and startup of SCADA equipment at treatment plants, well sites, lift stations, and other Water Services related sites
Works in conjunction with Information Technology staff to devise strategic and tactical solutions required to meet overall business objectives of the Water Services Department
Recommends and develops SCADA technology security solutions considering a number of factors including budget, business need, internal capabilities and strategic direction
Develops project schedules, prioritizes tasks, and meets project schedule requirements for all phases of SCADA system upgrades for water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems
Troubleshoots and repairs plant-wide control systems
Reverse engineers existing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code and updates to current standards in Function Block Diagram (FBD) and develops Defined Function Blocks (DFB) for equipment control
Plans, installs, and updates point to point and multi-point radio systems, PLCs, and associated hardware, including controls
Develops, implements, documents, and maintains appropriate back-up strategies for Water Services compliance data for emergency and data recovery needs
Recommends and maintains standard SCADA procedures and naming conventions
Ensures system changes and modifications are documented using a change control process and system
Maintains a PLC program library for immediate restoration of lost or damaged code
Implements and monitors appropriate SCADA security procedures to safeguard the city infrastructure from physical harm, viruses, unauthorized users and potential data loss
Programs the SCADA operator interface as required for updates and upgrades
Provides on call support during non-business hours
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering and four years of experience supporting a SCADA system
One or more years of experience in a Lead or Supervisory position is preferred
Knowledge of SCADA software and hardware systems (GE preferred)
Knowledge of Personal computer hardware and software, server computer hardware and software, local area networks, and wide area networks
Knowledge of Windows operating system, SQL server databases, and Ethernet based PLC's
Knowledge of Project management, change control
Knowledge of Data center operation
Knowledge of SCADA programming and HMI design
Knowledge of Current industry trends and best practices
Knowledge of Requirements of NFPA70e Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Skill in Maintaining optimal performance of servers, disk systems, storage devices
Ability to Lead and direct others in the performance of routine and emergency duties
Ability to Work independently managing multiple assigned priorities and tasks maintaining project schedules and deliverables
Ability to Safely operate assigned city vehicle
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Ability to Troubleshoot and resolve SCADA control system issues
Ability to Install, configure, and maintain appropriate SCADA technology to include related hardware and software
Ability to work overtime, shifts, weekends and holidays as required
This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment
A post-offer physical assessment is required
Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist height and install equipment in racks and cabinets
Preferred
Proficient in programming software such as Unity, Concept, and ProWorks
Proficient in languages such as FBD, Ladder Logic, VBA, .NET, Python and SQL
Benefits
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Regular status positions offer: * The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays throughout the calendar year.
Vacation leave accrues at: + 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year) + Increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years + Then caps out at 7.6 hours after 10 years of service
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year)
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). * Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period * The current contribution rate is 12.00%
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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