SCADA Specialist

Polk County•Winter Haven, FL

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Utilities Division is responsible for public health and safety, as well as safeguarding the environment, by providing crucial safe water and wastewater services. This position is part of the team that provides services necessary for human health, economic stability, and overall societal well-being. At the core of the mission of providing these services includes commitment to providing excellent customer service to our citizens, business partners, regulatory agencies, and other county divisions. The SCADA Specialist is responsible for the operation, performance, and maintenance of the County’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system that monitors and controls municipal water and wastewater facilities. This person will work to maintain servers, equipment, and software related to the automation of water and wastewater facilities.

Requirements

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job.
Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and industrial automation equipment including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and human machine interfaces (HMIs).
Knowledge of enterprise and industrial communication networks used in operational technology environments.
Knowledge of Windows operating systems and experience working within virtual server environments.
Skill in troubleshooting and diagnosing PLC, SCADA, and network communication issues.
Skill in PLC programming or other related programming methods used in industrial control systems.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, and the public.
Ability to perform technical work requiring manual dexterity, hand–eye coordination, and the use of power tools, hand tools, measuring instruments, and electrical test equipment.
Ability to perform field work including walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to forty (40) pounds.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment within this classification.
An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with three (3) years of related experience, OR Bachelor or Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Related experience includes industrial electrical work, instrumentation and controls related work, information technology, and direct experience with automated control systems.
A comparable amount of education and experience which provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) including Modicon, GE, and Siemens platforms.
Experience with SCADA and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software such as VTScada or similar applications.
Experience supporting industrial control systems within water or wastewater utility operations.
Experience working with virtualization platforms such as VMware.
Experience working within Windows Server environments.
Experience configuring and supporting network infrastructure including Cisco switches and routers.
Relevant technical certifications such as CompTIA A+ and Network+ preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots programmable logic controller (PLC) logic and input/output (I/O) issues to maintain reliable system operation.
Troubleshoots SCADA software applications and performs configuration updates as required.
Works with industrial automation equipment including PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and human machine interfaces (HMIs).
Performs PLC program and equipment configuration backups to maintain recoverable system data.
Troubleshoots communication issues within the SCADA network infrastructure.
Configures and supports network equipment including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Supports Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and virtual machine platforms used in SCADA operations.
Updates control panel drawings, system diagrams, and technical documentation.
Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) for vendors and internal staff.
Coordinates with vendors and contractors on facility upgrades, system improvements, and equipment installations.
Supports security cameras and electronic access control systems associated with utility facilities.
Assists with maintaining secure system communications and operational integrity.
Participates in an on-call rotation to support SCADA and operational systems during nights and weekends.
Follows established safety practices including NFPA 70E and OSHA standards when performing technical work.
Performs related duties as required.