Austin Water SCADA Analyst (O&M Support)

Job Description:

Austin Water SCADA Analyst (O&M Support)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Austin Water SCADA Analyst

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Mathematics plus two (2) years in a field related to SCADA or process control.
• Experience may substitute education up to four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid driver’s license.

Notes to Applicants
Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Retention Incentive Bonus

This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000!

$500 after 90 days

$500 after 180 days

$1,000 after 1 year

$1,000 after 2 years

When completing a City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.

If you are selected for an interview:
Your skills and competencies for this job will be assessed prior to being invited to a interview. Your skill level will be evaluated through an assessment. A passing score of 70% or better is required to be considered for the next step.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Driving Requirement:

• This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
• This position will be required to travel and report to other Austin Water worksites.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$35.50 - $45.27 per hour
Hours

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (with some flexibility)
• Possibility of hybrid schedule based on business needs
• This is an Essential Position, requiring on-call availability on a rotating basis and mandatory service in some situations, which will include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Close Date 11/18/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Waller Creek Center 625 E. 10th St. Austin, TX 78701 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in installing, supporting and maintaining process control systems or supervisory control and data acquisition ( SCADA ) systems for water and wastewater industries or industrial control systems
• Experience installing and configuring Human Machine Interface ( HMI ) software applications in process control systems
• Experience in programming Programmable Logic Controllers ( PLC ) and/or Remote Terminal Units ( RTU ) in process control systems
• Experience programming iFIX, Telvent Oasys, Viejo Designer, Modicon Concept, and Schneider Unity Pro/Control Expert
• Experience in troubleshooting PLC based process control systems and/or instrumentation control loops
• Experience installing and configuring wired and wireless network equipment associated with SCADA systems

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Supports 24/7 real-time control system integrity and ensure the highest operational reliability and system availability. This requires after hours on-call support to meet the response requirements for restoring the mission critical system. Assists with the daily operation and maintenance of the SCADA System, leads the daily maintenance of the facility Electronic Security system to accomplish the best system performance; communicates with dispatchers, engineers and field crews; performs trouble shooting, problem analysis and resolution as required. Conducts field inspections of electronic security systems. Coordinates and analyzes the real-time control system user’s request; develops and implements enhancements or modifications requested in a timely manner. Communicates activity status to customers and management. Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring data security profiles. Installs, configures and tests electronic security systems including; card access, intrusion detection and close circuit television ( CCTV ) devices and systems. Researches and performs sample analysis. Develops, analyzes, and generates engineering reports. Supports efforts to keep up with the latest developments in the water utility industry, to meet Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ), Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ( TCEQ ), American Water Works Association ( AWWA ), Water Environment Federation ( WEF ) and Instrumentation Systems and Automation ( ISA ) standards and regulatory requirements. Writes technical and business documentation (including audit and training manuals). Updates, maintains, and documents security controls. Maintains stock and parts inventories and documentation for all systems. Configures and programs process control applications (Human Machine Interfaces), Programmable Logic Controllers ( PLC ) and Remote Terminal Unit ( RTU ) functions.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Ability to understand database design and application development.
• Ability to work with Unix and Windows based systems.
• Ability to perform systems testing of specification requirements.
• Ability to understand and use standard application development design, report and
• project management tools.
• Ability to effectively participate in multiple projects or project capacities.
• Ability to perform objective analyses and re-engineering of business processes to maximize quality service and cost-effectiveness.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Mathematics plus two(2) years in a field related to SCADA or process control. Experience may substitute education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have troubleshooting PLC based process control systems and/or instrumentation control loops?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 8 years
• Over 8 years

* How many years of experience do you have installing and configuring wired and wireless network equipment, specifically which are associated with SCADA systems?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 8 years
• Over 8 years

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver License or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* The normally scheduled work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This position is classified as “essential,” meaning you will be required to work on-call shifts during non-standard hours as part of a rotating on-call schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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