Scada I & C Technician

City of Aurora•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•$31 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health. The SCADA Instrumentation & Controls Technician position assists and leads installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the instrumentation and control, electronic, security, motor control, and telemetry systems used to operate and monitor the Aurora Water System. Through career progression advancement opportunities, senior level technicians independently perform the above tasks as well as maintain, install and fabricate the instrumentation and control, SCADA system and motor control equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Three (3) years minimum of professional experience in an instrumentation technician role, with experience including calibration, repair and troubleshooting of electronic process control equipment, motor control centers, knowledge of PLC programming, VFD’s, soft starts troubleshooting and commissioning and working Scada systems.
Principles of process control, electronics, electrical equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) and related computers, customer service, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Knowledge of VFD’s and Soft starts
Knowledge of current NEC and NFPA electrical standards and procedures
Knowledge of the programming of PLC’s and OIT’s.
Principles of Troubleshooting security access control
Skills of troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing process controls.
Skills of VFD and soft start motor controlling device troubleshooting and commissioning.
Skills of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. (480 Volt AC, 120 Volt ac, 24 Volt ac/dc, 12 Volt Ac/dc)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and citizens
Ability to read P&ID and electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing technical information and instructions
Work quickly and safely under pressure of emergency situations
Colorado Driver's License with a good driving history

Nice To Haves

Prefer Associate’s degree in electronics or related field.
Skilled with Microsoft Office applications and CMMS's are desirable.
ISA CCST Level I - III Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Installs, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electronic/electro-mechanical equipment to ensure proper operation
Maintains, troubleshoots with moderate programming of computerized process control equipment such as PLC's, RTU's and SCADA system devices
Troubleshoots control system and electrical power system failures in plants, lifts and pump stations
Ability to follow LO/TO
Troubleshoots maintains VFD’s and soft starts including programming and tuning
Maintains awareness of new technology
Works under the supervision of senior personnel
Troubleshoots security access control
Adjusts, calibrates and repairs electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment to ensure proper operation
Prepares documentation to produce traceable information paths including instrument calibration, system engineering, and CAD drawings
Instructs operations personnel in the proper use of electronic process controllers
Identify and recommend controls to shore up cybersecurity gaps and track from implementation and validation.
May perform lead work duties on projects on occasions
Assist with programming of new installations and upgrades at sites
Performs additional duties as assigned
Demonstrates a respectful working relationship towards customers and coworkers that promotes Core 4 values (Integrity, Respect, Customer Service, Professionalism)

Benefits

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Competitive total compensation package
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid leave program
100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
Continued education and career advancement opportunities