Austin Aviation-Airport SCADA-BHS Analyst

City of Austin

20d

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight. Under general supervision, perform a variety of moderately complex engineering and technical tasks in support of the Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition Baggage Handling System (SCADA-BHS) projects and assignments. Exercise judgment within the defined methods, procedures, and practices.

Requirements

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Mathematics plus two(2) years in a field related to SCADA or Baggage Handling Process Control.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four years
• Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License
• Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
• External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
• Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports 24/7 real-time control system integrity and ensure the highest operational reliability and system availability. This requires after hours on-call support to meet the response requirements for restoring the mission critical system.
• Assists with the daily operation and maintenance of the SCADA System, leads the daily maintenance of the system to accomplish the best performance; communicates with dispatchers, engineers and field crews; performs trouble shooting, problem analysis and resolution as required.
• Conducts field inspections of baggage handling system
• Coordinates and analyzes the real-time control system user’s request; develops and implements enhancements or modifications requested in a timely manner.
• Communicates activity status to customers and management
• Perform application programming activities, including coding, testing, debugging, documentation and system modifications
• Configures and programs process control applications (Human Machine Interfaces), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) functions
• Updates, maintains, and documents security controls. Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring data security profiles.
• Develops, analyzes, and generates engineering reports.
• Stays abreast of the changing technology environment. Keeps up with the latest developments in the baggage handling industry.
• Assists with writing technical and business documentation (including audit and training manuals).
• Maintains stock and parts inventories and documentation for all systems

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level