SCADA Electrical Instrumentation & Control Specialist

City of Peoria, Arizona • Peoria, AZ

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About The Position

The SCADA Electrical Instrumentation & Control Specialist performs skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, programming, testing, and commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, automation, PLC, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater treatment plants and remote sites. The position requires extensive knowledge of complex SCADA software and hardware systems, PLC programming, process instrumentation, industrial communications, and electrical systems, including the ability to switch, troubleshoot, and test voltages up to and including 12,470 VAC.

Employees must be able to differentiate between all colors of the spectrum and participate in a rotating standby detail of approximately one week every six weeks. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of automation; experience with PLC and HMI programming using a variety of software applications; strong troubleshooting and documentation skills; the ability to read and understand system drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams; knowledge of electrical system repair and maintenance; the ability to manage multiple work orders; and excellent customer service skills.

Requirements

• Two-year college program, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination resulting in similar knowledge or skills.
• At least 2 years of experience in advanced instrumentation and electrical controls technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety and troubleshooting abilities for voltages up to 12,470 VAC.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and develop control system programming, including PLC and HMI software.
• Two Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Certifications within the first year of hire.
• Valid Arizona Class D Driver's License.
• Ability to differentiate between all colors of the spectrum.

Nice To Haves

• Solid understanding of all aspects of automation.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming via a variety of software applications and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to read and comprehend system drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Good working knowledge of electrical system repair and maintenance.
• Ability to multitask, including working on multiple work orders at once.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, programming, testing, and commissioning of electrical, instrumentation, automation, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Work on systems serving water and wastewater treatment plants and remote sites.
• Switch, troubleshoot, and test electrical systems at voltages up to and including 12,470 VAC.
• Participate in a rotating standby detail of approximately one week every six weeks.

Benefits

• Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program available to all eligible staff.
• Benefits are offered to eligible employees; specific benefits are not listed in the provided description.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree