SCADA Instrumentation & Control Lead

City of Aurora•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•$41 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The SCADA Instrumentation & Control Lead provides QA/QC support on water and wastewater projects and serves as team lead for instrumentation and controls technicians. The role reviews instrumentation plans, provides technical guidance to Project Delivery Services, assists with project checkout and FAT/SAT testing, and provides programming integration as needed. The lead attends project meetings and contributes input on programming and instrumentation standards. In coordination with the SCADA I&C Supervisor, the lead evaluates technician abilities, provides training, and may schedule, supervise, direct, and manage I&C staff while the supervisor is absent. The position ensures the integrity and reliability of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems at City of Aurora Water facilities, including installation, troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance. Aurora Water operates and maintains drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems; treats drinking water and reclaimed wastewater; and carries out related billing, outreach, conservation, water-rights, capital-project, and regulatory-compliance functions. The position requires participation in an on-call/standby rotation. Employees may also be required to work as essential personnel during a city-declared emergency or disaster. The hiring range is $41.02–$51.28 per hour, with salary commensurate with experience. The position may require occasional use of personal equipment, such as a vehicle, cell phone, or tools. The City of Aurora will implement unpaid furlough days for most employees in 2026 on January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of experience in instrumentation, troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of electrical power systems, instrumentation, control-system equipment, communications, and associated equipment.
Colorado driver’s license with a good driving history.
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) certification, or demonstrated ability to obtain it within six months of the first ISA testing window.
Comprehensive instrumentation and controls design and installation experience, including calibration, repair, and troubleshooting of electronic process-control equipment, motor control centers, and VFD installation and configuration on working SCADA systems.
Advanced PLC and OIT (HMI) programming experience.
Experience operating and maintaining controls equipment, including valve actuators, analyzers, control panels, MCCs, and switchgear.
Leadership, project integration, equipment commissioning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and follow electrical one-line diagrams and P&ID drawings.
Functional proficiency with MS Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Proven leadership, supervisory, or team-lead skills.
Extensive knowledge of the NEC; process-control principles; electronics; electrical equipment; programmable controllers and related computers; customer service; mechanical procedures including flow-control equipment; and process controls.
Knowledge of application and programming of automated process-control equipment and SCADA software.
Proficiency troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing process controls, SCADA controls, and low-voltage equipment.
Proficiency troubleshooting and commissioning VFDs and soft-start motor-controlling devices.
Ability to program PLCs and OITs without assistance.
Proficiency with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, including 480 V AC, 120 V AC, 24 V AC/DC, and 12 V AC/DC systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens.
Ability to read P&ID and electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
Ability to effectively evaluate and train employees.
Ability to communicate technical information and instructions effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work quickly and safely under emergency pressure.
Ability to assist with creating and maintaining SOPs.
Ability to commission, start up, and perform system integration of new facilities for Aurora Water.
Ability to meet the listed physical and work-environment demands, including lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, continuous walking and standing, climbing ladders, and working around electrical equipment, chemicals, and in confined or elevated spaces.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with CMMS applications is desirable.
Experience or knowledge of troubleshooting security access control.

Responsibilities

Oversee installation, troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of electrical power systems, instrumentation, control-system equipment, communications, and associated equipment in the designated area.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process optimization and automation opportunities.
Assist the supervisor with budgeting and development of employee training and performance plans.
Assist in creating schedules for testing electrical and instrumentation equipment.
Serve in an acting capacity for the supervisor during absences, as needed.
Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers and demonstrate the City’s CORE 4 values.
Oversee troubleshooting and repair of I&C equipment, including PLC, low-voltage, and medium-voltage equipment.
Research I&C problems and issues and propose corrective actions.
Monitor, control, and procure adequate inventory of I&C spare parts, as required.
Mentor and coach employees on proper I&C procedures and help I&C technicians resolve associated problems.
Provide direction for system upgrades, expansions, and new installations.
Contribute to specifications for repair parts and new equipment.
Work with the SCADA Instrumentation Supervisor to create and teach training curricula for staff development.
Review instrumentation plans; provide technical guidance to Project Delivery Services; and assist with project checkout, FAT/SAT testing, and programming integration as needed.
Attend project meetings and provide input on programming and instrumentation standards.
Evaluate I&C technicians’ abilities and provide training in coordination with the supervisor.
Participate in the on-call/standby schedule rotation.
Work as essential personnel if required during a city-declared emergency or disaster.