SCADA Technician

City of Grand Junction•Grand Junction, CO

1d•$33 - $38

About The Position

The SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of the SCADA system at the wastewater treatment plant. The SCADA technician will also provide training and technical support to plant operators and staff on the use of the SCADA system, including navigation, data interpretation, troubleshooting, and basic programming. This individual ensures reliable and efficient monitoring and control of plant processes through the SCADA system to support the overall operation of the facility. About the City of Grand Junction Wastewater Division: The Wastewater division at the City of Grand Junction is responsible for managing and treating the city's wastewater. The Persigo wastewater treatment plant is the largest treatment works in the western Rocky Mountain region, with a capacity of 12.5 million gallons per day (mgd). This facility uses advanced technologies such as bio trickling filters for odor control, primary clarifiers, aeration basins, anaerobic digesters, UV disinfection, and an effluent diffuser to treat wastewater to a high standard. The division has undertaken innovative projects such as developing renewable natural gas from wastewater treatment to be used as vehicle fuel, expanding treatment plant capacity, and developing beneficial biosolids reuse programs for the community. The division is also responsible for maintaining and operating the extensive sewer network of the city and county, which includes over 600 miles of sewer lines and 26 lift stations. The 40professionals in the wastewater division are organized into five teams: collections, operations, maintenance, laboratory, and industrial pretreatment. These teams work collaboratively to ensure that the city's wastewater is managed efficiently and effectively, with minimal impact on the environment. Overall, the wastewater division at the City of Grand Junction is committed to providing high-quality wastewater treatment services to the community, while also embracing innovative technologies and practices to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship. At the City of Grand Junction, we are committed to promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship, and we believe that our wastewater treatment plant plays a critical role in achieving these goals.

Requirements

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class D Colorado Water Operator Certificate, Class 1 Colorado Distribution Systems certificate and Class 1 Colorado Collection Systems certificate.
Five (5) years of experience in the repair and troubleshooting of electronic process control equipment, motor control centers and SCADA systems.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year PLC and SCADA Systems Certificate of Competency from the Engineering Institute of Technology or equivalent.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Monitor the SCADA system to oversee the real-time performance of equipment, processes, and parameters within the wastewater treatment plant.
Respond promptly to alarms and alerts.
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of SCADA hardware, software, and communication networks to ensure system reliability and functionality.
Conduct upgrades, patches, and modifications as needed to optimize system performance.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data from SCADA system logs, historical trends, and databases to identify patterns, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement.
Generate reports, charts, and graphs to present data insights into plant management and stakeholders.
Develop, modify, and maintain SCADA system programming, logic, and configurations to meet operational requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
Implement changes to control strategies, alarms, and setpoints as directed by plant management.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to integrate new equipment, instrumentation, and sensors into the SCADA system.
Support the expansion and upgrade of SCADA infrastructure to accommodate plant expansions and technological advancements.
Provide training and technical support to plant operators and staff on the use of the SCADA system, including navigation, data interpretation, troubleshooting, and basic programming.
Develop training materials, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.