SCADA System Operator 2

City of Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Canada is seeking a SCADA System Operator 2 to operate and manage their SCADA systems for water and drainage. The ideal candidate will have a relevant technology diploma and experience in similar systems. Responsibilities include overseeing system performance and upgrading technologies. This is a full-time union position, offering a starting rate of $45.09 per hour.

Qualifications

• Technology diploma/degree in Telecommunications and Electronics required.
• Experience in similar SCADA systems or operations is necessary.
• Must keep current with technological advancements.

Responsibilities

• Operates the SCADA system for water, sewer, and drainage.
• Coordinates system upgrades and maintains optimal performance.
• Supervises and trains SCADA Operator I as needed.

Skills

Technology diploma/degree in Telecommunications and Electronics

Relevant experience in similar positions/systems

Current knowledge of technological changes

Valid BC driver's license

Education

Technology diploma/degree

Job description

City of Surrey

SCADA System Operator 2

City of Surrey is a fast-growing and vibrant city. It has a global reputation for developing sustainable, lively communities with technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented and inventive, driven by meaningful work and the opportunity to improve our city—and their careers.

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city - and their careers - forward.

Recognized as a Top Employer year after year and distinguished as the only municipality to be named among Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, the City of Surrey is constantly looking for talented professionals and innovators who are ready to help us build a world-class city.

The Engineering department is looking to add a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Operator 2 (SCADA Operator) to its team. Under the general direction of the Pumps and Controls Manager, this position will operate a real time computer system used in the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) for the water, sewer and drainage systems of the City. Coordinating System changes and upgrades, Operations and Maintenance crews and producing alarm and data reports as required.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Union - CUPE Local 402 – Regular Full-Time

RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties described below are generally representative of the position and include, but not limited to, the following:

• The SRSOII will be responsible for the overall operation of the SCADA system.
• Effects changes in the system’s operation parameters as required, maintains the database (adding or modify points as required), produces report, and handles data ( both current and historical), as required for regular operations and trends analysis.
• Responds to requests for data.
• Monitors the system and requests allocation of crews, as required by the system conditions.
• Monitors the SCADA system computer utilization and maintains optimal performance of the system.
• Resolves technical problems related to the SCADA system or redirects to the appropriate support process.
• Interacts, manually or electronically as required, with the Maintenance Management System.
• Follows general safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Coordinates system upgrading (i.e. - software/program modifications, hardware upgrades, remote operation of the sewage, water and drainage stations).
• Provides supervision and training for SCADA Operator I.
• Provides training to operations staff as required.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technology diploma/degree in Telecommunications and Electronics.
• Relevant experience in similar positions/systems.
• Will remain current with relevant technological changes to effectively operate the SCADA System.
• Valid BC driver’s license with a safe driving record.

OTHER INFORMATION
Hourly Rate: $45.09 (2024 rate)

PAY STEPS

• Step 1: $45.09
• Step 2: $47.13
• Step 3: $48.87
• Step 4: $51.12

HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at www.surrey.ca/careers Job ID 6733.