Control Systems Engineer (SCADA)

City of Westminster, CO•Westminster, CO

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About The Position

The Control Systems Engineer (SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a professional, technical position in the Department of Public Works and Utilities, Utilities Operations Division. Work involves maintaining water and wastewater treatment process control and computer systems. This includes technical operations and maintenance of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water transmission and collection control systems. Work is performed independently under the direction of the Senior Control Systems Engineer and the Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Superintendents. Work is reviewed through reports and accomplishment of desired results. The Control Systems Engineer works collectively with the Plant Superintendents, staff from the water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other Public Works and Utilities staff. Working hours may include evenings, nights, and weekends as needed, and will require being on-call after hours, weekends, and holidays for emergency work. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee's level of proficiency and usage. The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork). This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater services, and maintaining the City's extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork. Every employee is accountable to: Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible, they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Associate's degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems Technician, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in automated instrumentation and control systems and/or maintenance and repair of industrial process control instrumentation
Must possess a valid driver's license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
Experience with water or wastewater treatment SCADA
Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Demonstrate general knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and the ability to work within a variety of vendor-specific packages
Demonstrate working knowledge of the following software packages: Concept, ProWORX 32, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Advantys, Vijeo Designer, Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro), Isonas Pure Access, Avigilon VCC, AutoCAD, Visual Studio, and EasyBuilder 5000
Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical systems
Demonstrate knowledge of wiring protocols and instrumentation utilized in control systems environments
Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting of electronic process control equipment and motor control centers
Demonstrate knowledge of radio telemetry systems, their interface to other communication systems, and utilization in a SCADA environment
Prioritize work requests according to critical needs based on the direction from the Utility staff and SCADA team collaboration
Facilitate good communication and establish effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and consultants including providing and receiving feedback and encouraging participation of others in conversations
Demonstrate working knowledge of Wonderware ArchestrA System Platform software components and supporting historical data system software packages including:InTouch HMI, Historian, IDE, Alarm Manager
Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Office Suite, including macro development, database programs such as Microsoft SQL Server, and any other Active Factory enhancements for Microsoft Office applications
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Demonstrate organizational and problem-solving skills
Maintain and update system specifications standards to be used as guidelines for all SCADA programming
General understanding of copper and fiber networks including: vlan segmentation, port mapping, subnet sizing, DHCP, and DNS
General understanding of server virtualization, and virtual machines
Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees

Nice To Haves

Certified Control Systems Technician
Knowledge of troubleshooting electronic process control equipment
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and materials involved in the water and wastewater treatment industries
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, maintenance management software principles, and related database programs
Operator certification in water and/or wastewater treatment

Responsibilities

Modifies SCADA process control computer operating software
Programming logic controllers and data communications systems and interfacing equipment (radio, Ethernet, fiber-optic)
Providing interface support to process control and operations computer users (plant operators, electro-mechanics, maintenance staff)
Assisting with equipment/PLC programming and wiring
Assisting in development of web-based applications to monitor SCADA data remotely
Use hyperconverged Proxmox clusters to manage our server infrastructure
Use VEEAM for backup and restore
Maintenance of SCADA systems at water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, reservoirs, and distribution systems
Assisting with building/maintaining HMI screens and reports
Maintaining electronic O&M database systems and assisting with installation of networking components for remote operations
Troubleshooting control system and electrical power failures in plants/pump stations
Interfacing, expanding, and maintaining Utilities Operations Division pump stations with treatment facility SCADA systems
Preparing informational reports for regulatory compliance, process evaluation, and planning
Performing work safely
Instructing operations personnel in proper use of controllers
Operating City vehicle
Carrying smartphone, being on-call, responding to emergencies, and remotely accessing SCADA system when needed
Maintaining regular and punctual attendance
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion