SCADA Technician - Nursery, TX / Hourly Grade 10

South Texas Electric Cooperative • Victoria, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The SCADA Technician programs, installs, maintains, and repairs remote terminal units (RTUs) and associated equipment. The role includes testing terminations, splicing and testing fiber-optic cables, troubleshooting connections to equipment, and checking RTU operation with System Operations. The technician follows applicable safety procedures and may perform other assigned duties and projects.

The position is based in Nursery, Texas. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, with frequent exposure to dust, odors, electrical and mechanical hazards, loud noise, and toxic hazards. The work involves lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and pulling, pushing, or dragging up to 100 pounds, with or without assistance, as well as sitting, standing, stooping, or twisting for extended periods. The technician uses hand tools, heavy equipment, light trucks, power tools, meters, and other test equipment. Corrected 20/20 vision is needed for visual inspection of small defects and parts, measurement devices, and fabricated-part assembly. Travel to meetings or business-related events may be required. After-hours, weekend, holiday, and emergency work may be required, including responding to callouts within 30 minutes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Valid Texas driver license.
• Ability to respond to callout requirements within 30 minutes.
• Corrected 20/20 vision to inspect small defects and parts, use measurement devices, and inspect fabricated-part assembly.
• Ability to travel to meetings or other business-related events.
• Ability to work after hours, weekends, and holidays and respond to urgent or emergency situations as required.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work in the described environmental conditions.
• Criminal background check, non-DOT drug test, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Science or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, install, maintain, and repair remote terminal units and associated equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other test equipment to install, maintain, and repair RTUs.
• Read, understand, apply, and correct schematic and wiring-diagram blueprints.
• Program RTUs and check their operation with System Operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair RTUs and their connections to equipment.
• Terminate fiber-optic cables and test fiber communications; perform termination testing and cable splicing.
• Participate in the emergency callout rotation and respond to urgent or emergency situations as required.
• Learn and follow safety procedures for Technical Services work as outlined in the South Texas Electric Cooperative safety handbook.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED