SCADA Analyst

City of Punta Gorda • Punta Gorda, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

A skilled and licensed technical position responsible for the proper plant operation and monitoring of the treatment process of a Surface Water Treatment Plant.

Requirements

• Able to operate and monitor water treatment plant equipment.
• Able to read, interpret and calibrate gauges and other recording devices related to water treatment plant operations.
• Able to take liquid and solid samples and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Able to diagnose operating problems and take effective courses of action.
• Able to make independent technical decisions to maintain proper treatment process.
• Able to maintain pertinent records and compile data into written reports.
• Able to perform routine to difficult maintenance, repairs and installations to plant equipment such as pumps, valves, and electronic monitoring devices.
• Able to read, interpret and understand technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Able to schedule maintenance and repair of water treatment plants.
• Able to logically solve problems.
• Able to participate in and complete safety training courses including CPR and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) training.
• Able to operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Able to adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• Must have at least five years’ experience working in Water Treatment Plant operations.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required.
• Must hold a valid Florida Class "A" Water Operator License.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to exercise direct supervisory authority over Operator Trainee(s) and/or Utility maintenance Worker(s) assigned to the shift.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the treatment process by visual and lab testing as per operations guidelines.
• Adjust chemicals of the treatment process to adhere to treatment.
• Maintain proper and adequate operations log.
• Record test results and all other required data required by the supervisor used for state monthly reports.
• Monitor the operation of plant equipment, i.e.: chemical pumps, high service pumps, sludge pumps, for proper operations.
• Maintain and monitor adequate system pressure through surveillance of control board.
• Coordinate after-hours emergency call-out as per procedures.
• Perform maintenance/custodial duties as required each shift at the main plant and remote sites.
• Oversee the activities of the Operator Trainees and/or Utility Maintenance Workers on their assigned shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED