SCADA Specialist

City of Fresno•Fresno, CA

About The Position

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno! Want to see what it’s like to work here? Explore our We Work For You video series to discover the real stories, passion, and purpose of the team behind Fresno’s success. Position Description Official Title: Senior Water Systems Telemetry and Distributed Control Specialist As a Senior Water Systems Telemetry and Distributed Control Specialist, you’ll create lasting community impacts by improving and maintaining control systems to monitor and operate critical utility infrastructure. If you’re curious to learn something different, ready to be a part of a technology team completing complex projects, and enjoy process troubleshooting - apply today! The current vacancies exist in the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division. This classification also exists in the Water Division of Public Utilities and Information Services departments. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City’s discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience as a Water Systems Telemetry and Distributed Control Specialist with the City of Fresno.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, water science, or closely related field; AND Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in LAN administration, computer programming, Scada/Telemetry system management, distributed control systems, or Process Control Instrumentation.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.
Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
Current vacancies at the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division requires a valid California Driver's License the incumbent will travel between the main regional facility and the remote north facility as well as activities throughout the city at multiple sewers lift stations.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Nice To Haves

personal computers, PLC programming, LAN administration, VAX systems, and associated operating systems and environments
Skill in the use of computer systems and a variety of application software, such as, spread sheets, data base managers, and word processors
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of assigned duties and/or other job related topics

Responsibilities

Oversee programming, databases, and telemetry for control systems using programming languages such as Rockwell/Allen Bradley and Schneider Electric.
Develops, troubleshoots, maintains, documents and modifies SCADA applications using Factorytalk View SE, Factorytalk ME, VBA or similar applications including displays, trends, communications and reports.
Remote troubleshooting and modification of PLC/RTU code and accompanying HMI/SCADA graphics and databases.
Coordinates with other divisions and work groups to ensure successful project completion.
Aids in the development of Operations and Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) based on developed PLC/HMI code.
Assist in the startup and implementation of automated control systems.
Maintains work order records and history, providing technical updates of information in the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Participates in design and construction teams in order to provide technical support for SCADA, telemetry and PLC controls for capital projects.
Review contractor-prepared submittals and shop drawing documents.
Perform related duties as required.