FALLBROOK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT · 5 days ago
SCADA Analyst - CPEN
Fallbrook, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expFallbrook Public Utility District is seeking a SCADA Analyst to manage and maintain their Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The role involves complex technical duties including programming, troubleshooting, and ensuring the reliability of SCADA systems, while also providing support and training to users.
Waste ManagementWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Schedules, coordinates, supervises, and participates in the work of personnel performing a wide variety of skilled tasks in the operation, installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the District’s SCADA systems, instrumentation and controls, electrical, and mechanical equipment
Maintains SCADA system software, hardware, instrumentation, alarm and notification systems to ensure continuous reliability, availability, security, and real-time operating environment
Performs database administration functions
Using multiple programming languages queries data, modifies, or updates data tables
Generates reports and data runs
Develops scripts to automate repetitive tasks, for data warehousing transaction processes, and backup strategies
Ensures database capacity
Performs database upgrades and software version management
Creates, implements, and maintains database directories
Creates and modifies file systems
Participates in the development and implementation of process control automation improvements, engineering and architecture designs, programming standards, and specifications for the SCADA System, servers, communication networks, instrumentation and backup systems
Designs and maintains electrical and instrumentation drawings utilizing AutoCAD software including PLC panels, motor elementary drawings, process and instrumentation drawings, and loop drawings
Liaisons between District staff and various consultants regarding components of the system
Maintains contracts for continuing support/maintenance for hardware and software
Recommends, designs, and deploys best practices for existing and new technologies as well as knowledge transfer and mentoring other staff
Participates in purchasing equipment and software and other contracts for support of control systems
Works with various system integrators on new and existing control systems design, programming, installation, upgrades and maintenance
Ensures process and instrumentation diagram loops and documentation including schematics, drawings, and program annotation used for troubleshooting are kept updated
Designs, programs, maintains, and upgrades process controls from PLC ladder logic to field equipment for water/wastewater treatment and critical power distribution systems
Installs, calibrates, and troubleshoots control system components and related instrumentation
Inspects, oversees, equipment installation work performed by contractors and District personnel
Designs, develops, and administers SCADA system database, network and communication programming standards
Provides formal and informal end-user training and support
Designs, programs, install and maintains application
Design networks to support SCADA applications
Schedules and coordinates activities with other departments
Observes and complies with all District mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols; and
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Four years (full-time equivalent) of increasingly responsible experience in the development, maintenance and administration of Program Logic Controllers (PLC) and Control Systems
Previous SCADA Administrator or Senior Controls Systems Technician experience
Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license
Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator or Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator within one year of hire
Knowledge of personal computers and network systems
Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems
Knowledge of Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) and Machine Edition (ME) software
Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical software
Knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, Wireless, Fiber Optic, and Remote Access communications
Knowledge of switches, routers, firewalls, gateways, and bridges
Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques in the design and operation of SCADA system controllers and devices
Knowledge of electrical/electronic fundamentals
Knowledge of theory, concepts, principles and practices of process control technology
Knowledge of operational characteristics of water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems
Knowledge of a diverse range of programming languages used in SCADA systems
Knowledge of methods and techniques of troubleshooting systems and devices
Knowledge of methods and techniques of installing, configuring, administering, and monitoring a diverse range of physical and virtual systems
Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of network design, and administration, including connectivity, protocols, interfaces, and security measures
Knowledge of methods and techniques of PLC ladder logic programming, designing interfaces, and SCADA system device configuration
Knowledge of motor control schemes and VFD communications and general configuration
Knowledge of PID loop development and tuning
Knowledge of critical power distribution and backup generation systems up to 12kV
Knowledge of proper use of hand and portable power tools
Knowledge of English usage, oral and written
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
Knowledge of District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols; safe work practices for industrial electrical environments, water/wastewater treatment facilities, and construction sites
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff
Ability to learn and understand complex technologies
Ability to become familiar with the processes and operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems
Ability to develop and modify complex process control PLC logic
Ability to interpret existing electrical and controls drawings and schematics and create new drawings using AutoCAD Electrical software
Ability to provide professional level of support to the District's SCADA systems and devices
Ability to troubleshoot a diverse range of system hardware and software and make or recommend modifications
Ability to plan and lay out assigned tasks according to priority
Ability to analyze and define complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and provide solutions
Ability to adapt and apply new technologies
Ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports and correspondence
Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work to meet deadlines
Ability to operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices
Ability to review, check, and inspect the work of contractors and consultants
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Preferred
SCADA Security Architect (CSSA) Certificate or ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification is highly desirable
Advanced level Rockwell Automation PLC programming experience for water/wastewater process control is highly desirable
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in automation and control technology, electrical controls engineering, information technology, or a closely related field. A combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Currently, the Kaiser plus Chiropractic plan is paid at 100% by the District for employee, employee + one and employee + family. The District also currently offers Anthem HMO/PPO plans for which the District and employee each pay a portion of the monthly premium. Dental (Delta Dental PPO) and vision (VSP) coverage are paid 100% by the District for employee, employee + one and employee + family.
Retirement: All non-temporary employees are members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CALPERS).
Social Security / Medicare: Employees are covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI) and Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI).
Deferred Compensation Plan: Participation in the District's deferred compensation plan is voluntary. Effective 7/1/23, employees that contribute a minimum of 1.5% of their salary to a 457 plan will receive a District match of 1.5% into a 401(a) plan.
Alternative Work Week: The 9/80 work schedule, with alternating Fridays off, is developed on a departmental basis to ensure that appropriate staff is available to perform needed work.
Vacation: Employees accrue 4 hours of vacation each biweekly pay period. The rate of accrual increases with years of employment, beginning after 5 years.
Sick Leave: Employees accrue 3.69 hours of sick leave each biweekly pay period.
Holidays: The District observes 12 holidays each year.
Life Insurance: The District provides Basic Term Life and Personal Accident insurance coverage in the amount of two (2) times an employee's annual salary, up to a maximum of $300,000.
Long-Term Disability Insurance: The District provides long-term disability insurance benefits of 66.67% (or $10,000, whichever is less) of monthly covered earnings.
Tuition Reimbursement: An annual tuition reimbursement fund is established each fiscal year.
Cell Phone: Employees meeting certain criteria may be eligible for a monthly cell phone/ data plan or allowance.
Flexible Spending Account: Employees may contribute to a pre-tax earnings into a flexible spending account for both health and dependent care expenses.
Employee Assistance Program: Employees have access to a confidential, third-party personal counseling, financial and legal advice, and more.
Short Term Disability: Employees of the District contribute and participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI).
Company
FALLBROOK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
FALLBROOK is a Public utility company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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