City of Mesa · 1 day ago
Utilities Systems Analyst I/II - SCADA
City of Mesa is looking to fill two vacancies for Utilities Systems Analyst I or II. The role involves providing technical support for the SCADA system, programming and modifying graphic interfaces, and ensuring the security and integrity of industrial control systems.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Providing technical support for the Utilities Department Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system
Programming, modifying, and testing graphic interfaces for use by the Water Treatment Plant Operators
Creating and running reports
Utilizing advanced graphics and programming concepts, tools, and technologies such as Visual Basic and 3D graphics animation to develop Operator control interfaces
Utilizing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming languages such as Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text, and Sequential Function Chart logic to develop control programs
Installing, configuring, and maintaining workstations, laptops, and other peripherals both stand alone and connected to the Utilities network
Assisting in evaluating hardware, software, and peripherals for new and existing facilities
Testing and modifying new and existing applications used for operational interfacing with PLC’s
Verifying Process and Instrumentation (P&ID) and electrical drawings for accuracy, and verifying that drawings agree with control descriptions and plant specifications
Creating SCADA Human Machine Interface (HMI) graphics and associated database
Developing and implementing SCADA alarm functions
Troubleshooting the system and correcting problems
Developing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports as required by management and plant personnel
Developing SCADA documentation and performing related duties as required
Ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of industrial control systems within the City
Monitoring, managing, and securing the network and systems that control critical industrial operations
Providing technical support and expertise in programming of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system
Developing programs, installing upgrades, maintaining, and repairing the Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) at the Water Treatment Plants, pump stations, wells, lift stations, and sulfide treatment stations using Function Block Programming and Human Machine Interface (HMI) design
Developing, creating, modifying, and testing graphic interfaces for use by the Utility Control Center and Plant Operators
Evaluating, testing, and reviewing vendor products
Assisting in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying SCADA system hardware and software
Verifying Process and Instrumentation (P&ID) and electrical drawings for accuracy, and verifying that drawings agree with control descriptions and plant specifications
Interfacing with engineers, contractors, vendors, and City personnel to determine how PLC software should control the plant and what type of HMI is needed
Maintaining documentation regarding SCADA network
Developing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports as required by management and plant personnel
Providing on-call support during non-business hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays and performing related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
Good (1 - 3 years) work experience in information systems, including work with SCADA or Utility Network experience
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date
Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures
Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
Considerable (3 - 5 years) work experience in information systems including work with SCADA or Utility Network experience
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date
Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures
Preferred
Experience in the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of electronic (solid-state) controls, instrumentation, and related equipment is highly desirable
Experience in the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of electronic (solid-state) controls, instrumentation, and related equipment is highly desirable