Control Systems Engineer (SCADA)

City of Westminster

On-site

GBP 67,000 - 89,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental

Pension/Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Westminster is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to maintain and improve SCADA and PLC based control systems for water and wastewater facilities. You will work with plant staff and utility teams to ensure continuous operations, reliability, and safety, including after-hours on-call coverage.

Responsibilities include programming PLCs, configuring HMI/SCADA software, troubleshooting electrical systems, and delivering clear reports for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Knowledge of PLC programming and various vendor software packages used in SCADA environments.
Experience with industrial instrumentation and control systems.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and control equipment.
Familiarity with radio telemetry and SCADA networking.

Responsibilities

Program PLCs and configure SCADA/HMI systems.
Maintain and repair water/wastewater SCADA assets and facilities.
Develop and update HMI screens and reports.
Troubleshoot control systems and electrical power failures.
Prepare regulatory and process evaluation reports.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA knowledge

HMI/SCADA software

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation & control

Networking basics

Vendor software suites

System maintenance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Associate in Electronics/Instrumentation/Control Systems/CS

Tools

Concept

ProWORX 32

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5000

Advantys

Vijeo Designer

Control Expert/Unity Pro

Isonas Pure Access

Avigilon VCC

AutoCAD

Visual Studio

EasyBuilder 5000

Job description

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Control Systems Engineer (SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a professional, technical position in the Department of Public Works and Utilities, Utilities Operations Division. Work involves maintaining water and wastewater treatment process control and computer systems. This includes technical operations and maintenance of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water transmission and collection control systems. Work is performed independently under the direction of the Plant Superintendent. Work is reviewed through reports and accomplishment of desired results. The Control Systems Engineer works collectively with the Plant Superintendents, staff from the water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other Public Works and Utilities staff. Working hours may include evenings, nights, and weekends as needed, and will require being on-call after hours, weekends, and holidays for emergency work. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork). This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater services, and maintaining the City’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

Every Employee Is Accountable To

Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible, they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

Demonstrate general knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and the ability to work within a variety of vendor-specific packages
Demonstrate working knowledge of software packages including but not limited to: Concept, ProWORX 32, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Advantys, Vijeo Designer, Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro), Isonas Pure Access, Avigilon VCC, AutoCAD, Visual Studio, and EasyBuilder 5000
Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical systems
Demonstrate knowledge of wiring protocols and instrumentation utilized in control systems environments
Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting of electronic process control equipment and motor control centers
Demonstrate knowledge of radio telemetry systems, their interface to other communication systems, and utilization in a SCADA environment
Prioritize work requests according to critical needs based on the direction from the Utility staff and SCADA team collaboration
Facilitate good communication and establish effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and consultants including providing and receiving feedback and encouraging participation of others in conversations
Demonstrate working knowledge of Wonderware ArchestrA System Platform software components and supporting historical data system software packages including:InTouch HMI, Historian, IDE, Alarm Manager
Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Office Suite, including macro development, database programs such as Microsoft SQL Server, and any other Active Factory enhancements for Microsoft Office applications
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Demonstrate organizational and problem-solving skills
Maintain and update system specifications standards to be used as guidelines for all SCADA programming
General understanding of copper and fiber networks including: vlan segmentation, port mapping, subnet sizing, DHCP, and DNS
General understanding of server virtualization, and virtual machines

Leadership – Every employee in this position is accountable to:

Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees

Job Specific Functions

Technical Systems Development & Programming
- Programming logic controllers and data communications systems and interfacing equipment (radio, Ethernet, fiber-optic)
- Providing interface support to process control and operations computer users (plant operators, electro-mechanics, maintenance staff)
- Assisting with equipment/PLC programming and wiring
- Assisting in development of web-based applications to monitor SCADA data remotely
Using hyperconverged Proxmox clusters to manage server infrastructure
- Using VEEAM for backup and restore
- Maintenance of SCADA systems at water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, reservoirs, and distribution systems
  - Assisting with building/maintaining HMI screens and reports
  - Maintaining electronic O&M database systems and assisting with installation of networking components for remote operations
  - Troubleshooting control system and electrical power failures in plants/pump stations
  - Interfacing, expanding, and maintaining Utilities Operations Division pump stations with treatment facility SCADA systems
  - Preparing informational reports for regulatory compliance, process evaluation, and planning
  - Performing work safely
    - Instructing operations personnel in proper use of controllers
    - Operating City vehicle
    - Carrying smartphone, being on-call, responding to emergencies, and remotely accessing SCADA system when needed

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion

Position Requirements/Working Conditions/Pre-employment Requirements

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Required

Bachelor of Science or Associate's degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems Technician, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in automated instrumentation and control systems and/or maintenance and repair of industrial process control instrumentation
Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
Minimum of one (1) year of experience with water or wastewater treatment SCADA

Preferred

Certified Control Systems Technician
Knowledge of troubleshooting electronic process control equipment
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and materials involved in the water and wastewater treatment industries
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, maintenance management software principles, and related database programs
Operator certification in water and/or wastewater treatment

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements

Usually sits to perform office tasks; frequently stands and walks through a large municipal water/wastewater treatment facility
Frequently squat, bend, kneel, and climb ladders up to 40 feet; frequently reach overhead, below shoulder, and twist to perform daily job functions and maintenance; occasionally crawl and balance in confined spaces where hazards may exist
Constant light/firm grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to safely use tools and material for routine maintenance and office tasks
Frequently step up/down to climb ladders and stairs, and enter and exit vehicles; constantly uses actuate mechanism to safely operate vehicles and heavy equipment
Normal near/far acuity and hearing are needed to perform daily tasks and communicate with staff in noisy environment
Frequently lift from ground to waist up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to carry equipment and supplies

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is constantly performed indoors and occasionally outdoors with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed year-round with exposure to AC line voltage in moisture areas. Exposure to confined spaces, chemicals, fumes, methane gas with limited ventilation, and human and medical waste products also exist. On-call and after-hours duties are required for emergency situations.

Required Materials And Equipment

Will be required to use standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, keyboards, printers, telephones, digital multimeters, CAT5 cable testers, HART device communicators, current loop calibrators, cellular phones, and two-way radios.

Pre-employment Requirements

Background check including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review
Drug screen
Physical
Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

Health and Dental
Flexible Spending
Pension/Retirement Plans
Term Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Survivor Benefits
Wellness Program
Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
Career Development Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

Benefit Package

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates

Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.

Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

Less than 3 years - 0%
3 to 4 years - 60%
4 to 5 years - 80%
Over 5 years - 100%
For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

Do you have a Bachelor of Science or Associate's degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems Technician, Computer Science, or related field?

Do you have experience with water or wastewater treatment SCADA?

If you answered yes to having experience with water or wastewater treatment SCADA, please describe that experience and state how many years of experience you have. If you answered no, please respond with N/A.

Please describe your experience programming or configuring Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and HMI/SCADA software platforms. List the specific PLC platforms, programming software, and HMI/SCADA systems you have worked with (for example: RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Control Expert/Unity Pro, Concept, ProWORX 32, Wonderware/AVEVA System Platform, InTouch HMI, Historian), and describe your level of experience with each. If you have no experience in this area, please respond with N/A.

Do you have experience in automated instrumentation and control systems and/or maintenance and repair of industrial process control instrumentation?

If you answered yes to having experience in automated instrumentation and control systems and/or maintenance and repair of industrial process control instrumentation, please briefly describe your experience and how many years of experience you have. If you answered no, please respond with N/A.

Do you have a current valid driver's license and safe driving record?

This position requires working evenings, nights, and weekends as needed, carrying a City smartphone, and being on-call after hours, on weekends, and on holidays to respond to emergencies, including remote access to the SCADA system. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement?

Are you a Certified Control Systems Technician?

Do you have knowledge of troubleshooting electronic process control equipment?

Do you have knowledge of the principles, practices, and materials involved in the water and wastewater treatment industries?

Do you have knowledge of Microsoft Office software, maintenance management software principles, and related database programs?

Do you currently possess an Operator certification in water and/or wastewater treatment?

If you answered yes to currently possessing an Operator certification in water and/or wastewater treatment, please list your certifications. If you answered no, please respond with N/A.

The City may consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills. If you do not meet one or more of the required qualifications for this position, please describe the equivalent education, training, or experience that you believe qualifies you. If this does not apply to you, please respond with N/A.

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