SCADA Systems Administrator

King County•Multiple locations in King County, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The responsibilities of this position include performing expert level development and enhancement of Rail Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; providing on-going project leadership, business analysis, and new technology research; and complex implementation and maintenance of SCADA systems. Rail SCADA Systems Administrators serve as project leads for on-going maintenance and improvements to the Rail SCADA system. About Link Light Rail King County Metro's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail, a growing network spanning 60 miles and serving 38 stations across the Puget Sound region. Together with Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services, the Link Light Rail system is the backbone of an integrated regional transit network that gives people real freedom of movement. As Puget Sound transit agencies work together to build a seamless, connected system, our light rail system plays a central role in expanding access, reducing barriers, and ensuring that everyone across our region can get where they need to go. Joining Metro's Rail Division means joining an organization that is shaping the future of public transportation in the Pacific Northwest and setting the standard for modern rail operations nationwide. This is a division that values strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to the people we serve, both our riders and our teams. Whatever your role, your work here contributes to something that matters, a light rail system that thousands of people count on every day.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of SCADA or other relevant control systems and communications systems principles and techniques.
Advanced knowledge of specialized technologies, such as hardware, applications, tools, and open protocol systems and databases utilized in modern SCADA and communication systems.
Advanced knowledge of SCADA data and system security systems, backup, disaster recovery and related processes.
Skill in conveying technical information to non-technical users.
Skill in maintaining technical documentation and configuration control.
Minimum of two years working as a Rail SCADA Systems Specialist or a closely related field.
Experience programming and configuring in Emerson/GE Ecosystem (PAC Machine Edition / PME & Cimplicity) or equivalent industrial automation platforms.
A valid Washington State driver's license is required and an acceptable driving record. If you possess an out-of-state driver’s license, you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
Associate of Science (A.S.) degree or Bachelor of Science (BS) in an engineering, automation, or electrical technology discipline

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise on design, development, enhancement, implementation, support, maintenance, and repair of complex SCADA and communications systems.
Train SCADA Systems Specialists, Signal and Communications Technicians, Operations, and other rail personnel on specialized operational SCADA functionality.
Research and recommend new or additional hardware and software; develop purchase justifications.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems, Emergency Telephone Systems, CCTV (closed circuit television) systems.
Maintain and monitor the health of servers, workstations, switches, and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Develop and/or update standard operating procedures and best practices.
Develop complex applications, reports, modifications, and upgrades.
Plan, implement, and act as project lead for assigned systems.
Ensure the availability of supplies and equipment necessary to perform routine and special tasks.
Serve on various committees and task forces as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.