SCADA, Electrical & Operational Technology Technician

City of Victorville, CA•Victorville, CA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the SCADA, Electrical and Operational Technology Technician provides technical support for the City's SCADA, instrumentation, and operational technology (OT) systems. This role involves assisting with the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems that support water and wastewater operations, ensuring reliable operation of field devices, automation components, and communication networks. As a journey-level position, incumbents focus on developing technical proficiency in system maintenance, troubleshooting, and instrumentation support while assisting senior staff on complex projects. This role is distinguished from the senior-level technician position by its emphasis on skill development and collaborative support rather than independent advanced troubleshooting, programming, and project leadership. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year of experience in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, process control instrumentation, and SCADA system components, preferably at a water/wastewater facility, including journey-level industrial electrical installation, maintenance, and repair experience.
Must possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license upon hire and maintain it throughout employment with the City of Victorville; may be required to obtain Class A license with Hazardous Materials endorsement.
City policies and procedures relevant to assigned duties.
Electrical theory and basic practices for low- to medium-voltage systems.
Instrumentation theory and practices related to sensors and field devices.
Computer hardware maintenance methods and techniques.
National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and applicable state codes.
Reading and interpreting schematics and ladder logic diagrams.
Calibration methods and standards for instrumentation and field devices.
Principles and practices of troubleshooting electrical, control, and communication systems.
SCADA software and hardware systems at an operational support level.
Assist with troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of SCADA, electrical, and OT systems.
Install, configure, and maintain field instrumentation, sensors, and low/medium-voltage electrical components.
Support programming and configuration of PLCs, RTUs, and HMI systems under supervision.
Read and interpret basic schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.
Collect, calibrate, and test instrumentation data for accuracy and reliability.
Use initiative, discretion, and judgment within established procedures and technical guidance.
Operate computers and software applications to support SCADA operations and reporting.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment inventories, and system modifications.
Work cooperatively with supervisors, peers, contractors, and other departments.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Apply safe work practices in field environments, including confined space entry and electrical safety.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid Grade I (T1) Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board desired at the time of application or must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a valid Grade I (D1) Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board desired at the time of application or must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a valid California Water Environment Association Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Grade I Certificate desired at the time of application or must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of SCADA systems and related OT infrastructure at water and wastewater treatment facilities, wells, booster stations, reservoirs, reclaimed water sites, and metering stations.
Support the installation, repair, and maintenance of field instrumentation, sensors, and control devices associated with automated water and wastewater system operations.
Assist with programming and modifying logic in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software under supervision to support process automation.
Support the calibration, testing, and inspection of instrumentation and telemetry devices to ensure accurate data collection and reliable system performance.
Assist with the installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical equipment and control circuits associated with pumps, motors, motor control centers, and generators.
Support the development and maintenance of SCADA communications systems, including radio telemetry, wireless networks, and VPN connections, to ensure continuous data transmission between field devices and central control systems.
Assist with troubleshooting communication issues, including radio frequency alignment, network switch and router configuration, and remote connectivity.
Assist with installation, configuration, and updates for central SCADA servers, operator workstations, and network interfaces.
Support the development and maintenance of local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN) used for SCADA operations, including routers, bridges, switches, and firewalls.
Assist with the installation, configuration, and support of alarm notification software, automated call-out systems, and remote monitoring tools.
Maintain and update inventory records for OT equipment and components, including tagging and tracking new installations and replacements.
Assist with the creation, formatting, and distribution of operational reports and system data summaries for use by operations staff and supervisors.
Provide technical support for on-call troubleshooting, emergency response, and after-hours system issues as assigned.
Maintain required access credentials and training for secure entry to operational sites and facilities.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Safely operate City vehicles and equipment.