Aqua · 6 hours ago
SCADA Technician
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAqua, an Essential Utilities company, is committed to delivering reliable water and wastewater services. The SCADA Technician will troubleshoot and maintain PLC, OIT, and HMI programs, ensuring efficient operation and control of water and wastewater facilities.
Business DevelopmentCustomer ServiceInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Troubleshoots and maintains PLC, OIT, and HMI programs used to operate and control water and wastewater facilities
Troubleshoots and maintains communications devices such as switches, radios, routers, and modems
Builds strong working relationships with operations staff to resolve monitoring and control issues. Ensures all modifications are tested and functional from the PLC to the end user’s display. Follows departmental protocols, processes and standards to ensure equipment is working properly and issues are fully resolved within service level agreements
Partners with electricians and instrument techs to ensure field devices are properly monitored and controlled by the PLC
Performs additions and upgrades to PLC, OIT, and HMI programs including startup and testing in order to provide continuous improvement of operations
Delivers turnkey systems from program development through startup and commissioning. Prepares project plan and status updates as needed
Updates and maintains current and accurate documentation for all field modifications
Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Control Systems Technician Associates Degree, ISA Certified Control Systems Technician certificate, or Electrical Engineering Associates degree; or
Trade school certificate with an emphasis on electrical circuitry, computer programming, networking, or instrumentation & controls with at least three years of experience in control systems
A minimum of 2 years' experience in the water or wastewater system process control field
Valid U.S. driver's license
Understanding of electrical circuits, programming concepts, and process control instrumentation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, PLC/OIT Programming (Unity, RSLogix, Etc), Visio
Familiarity with digital multimeter technology
A basic knowledge of network communications diagnostics tools
Familiarity with the safe operation of hand tools
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal customers
Strong inter-personal skills will be required for interfacing with operations staff and vendors using the SCADA systems
This position requires the ability to work independently and take projects from concept through startup
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
A team player able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment
Preferred
Experience with the following systems and technology is desired: Allen Bradley PLCs / RSLogix; Modicon PLCs / Unity; Wonderware Intouch or System Platform
Benefits
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
Commitment to career growth opportunities
Company
Aqua
Aqua is the holding company for regulated utilities providing water or wastewater services in Pennsylvania,
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$934.8MKey Investors
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment AuthorityState Revolving FundCPP Investments
2026-01-21Grant· $12.4M
2026-01-21Debt Financing· $4.5M
2025-10-20Debt Financing· $35M
Leadership Team
Sadzi Oliva
President, Aqua Indiana
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