Control System Specialist

Veolia • Boise, ID

12d

About The Position

Position Purpose: This position will function as the subject matter expert for SCADA systems required for the operation of water treatment plants and remote facilities. Supports the business with the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and planning of the SCADA systems. The Control System Specialist will assist with ensuring local SCADA systems comply with VEOLIA, Industry, Federal, and State SCADA cyber security rules, guidelines, policies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with focus on industrial controls systems or related technical field and/or 5+ years relevant experience as described below.
• 3+ years in control system technology.
• Hands on experience in PLC/HMI system programming required.
• Knowledge of popular SCADA packages such as GeoSCADA, GE Proficy, Wonderware, and/or Rockwell required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls.
• TCP/IP networking knowledge required.
• Ability to express himself/herself orally and in writing.
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to function successfully in a diverse, rapidly changing management environment, capacity to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to function in the digital world, using computer, laptop, tablet, smart phone devices and software to communicate, perform, and record work.
• Valid State issued Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Water or Waste Water plants and networks extremely helpful.
• Communication including radio, cellular, and TCP/IP networking a plus.
• Knowledge in industrial cybersecurity subject matter and topics extremely helpful.
• ISA Certified Control System Technician II (CCST II) certification from the Instrumentation Society for Measurement and Control required within one year after the minimum time frame established by the Society.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining SCADA system requirements balancing cost, efficiency, and security.
• Assist engineering with SCADA system specification, procurement, and startup.
• Interface with operations, engineering, IT, and other groups to ensure SCADA system cyber security policies, procedures, and infrastructure are adhered to and maintained.
• Troubleshoot systems; perform root cause analysis, identify resolution options, implement best option.
• Develop control screens and tag definitions for the SCADA system in accordance with VEOLIA standards and guidelines as outlined in the SCADA master plan.
• Develop and apply test plans to insure quality before SCADA system acceptance.
• Develop and implement provisions to support ongoing SCADA system operations. (Maintenance, security, backup, etc.)
• Review capital construction projects to ensure compatibility with existing automated systems.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees