SCADA Administrator

American Water Works Association; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Valley Water District is seeking a SCADA Administrator to manage and optimize SCADA infrastructure for water and reclamation operations. The role involves leading technical issue resolution, coordinating with contractors, and providing end-user support across departments.

The ideal candidate brings advanced SCADA expertise, familiarity with distributed control systems, and a commitment to reliable, secure technology services within a public utility setting.

Qualifications

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience installing, programming, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and supporting SCADA systems.
• Possession of, or acquisition within twelve months of appointment, CWEA Electrical and Instrumentation Technologist I certification.
• Valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve technical issues with SCADA systems for drinking water and water reclamation operations.
• Coordinate competing priorities and provide guidance to staff across departments to support district goals.
• Coordinate with contracted automation, controls, programming, instrumentation, and IT service providers.

Skills

SCADA systems

Network communications

End-user support

Troubleshooting

Public utility experience

Education

Completion of 12th grade

Specialized training in SCADA systems, instrumentation, electrical/electronic technology

California Class C driver's license

CWEA Electrical and Instrumentation Technologist I certification

Job description

The SCADA Administrator is a key member of the District's Water Reclamation and Operations Team. The SCADA Administrator is an advanced journey-level position under the supervision of the Director of Operations and Engineering, the SCADA Administrator performs a variety of routine to complex duties in the coordination, scheduling, direction, and inspection of the work of contracted automation, controls, programming, instrumentation, systems integration, and related service providers; provides technical training and knowledge transfer to District operations, reclamation, maintenance, and information technology staff regarding the safe and effective use of SCADA and distributed control systems; and performs related work as required. The SCADA Administrator is a non-exempt, represented level position.

THE DISTRICT

East Valley Water District was incorporated in 1954 under County Water District Laws. We provide water and sanitary sewer services to the City of Highland and the eastern portions of the City of San Bernardino, with a service population of approximately 108,000.

Recently online, the Sterling Natural Resource Center (SNRC) is a state-of-the-art facility in San Bernardino that provides a sustainable new water supply to the region. Capable of recycling up to 8 million gallons a day, the SNRC recharges the local Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin, produces renewable electricity, and creates new opportunities for the surrounding community.

East Valley Water District is an innovative, mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional water and wastewater services. With a commitment to leadership, partnership, and stewardship, the District takes a proactive approach to protecting and enhancing water resources for the community. Employees here are empowered to drive meaningful change, work with cutting-edge technology, and develop solutions that support a resilient, reliable water future. The District values staff empowerment, offering team members a chance to grow professionally in a positive, supportive culture. East Valley Water District offers more than just a job, it's an opportunity to contribute to essential services that make a lasting impact on the community and environment.

VISION

East Valley Water District aspires to be a beacon of excellence and innovation within the water industry. Through visionary leadership, we strive for a sustainable, transparent, and accountable future.

MISSION

Provide our community with exceptional water and wastewater services by prioritizing sustainability, efficiency, innovation, and ongoing collaboration.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The District is seeking a SCADA Administrator who is a motivated, service-focused professional with strong technical skills and a commitment to reliable, secure, and efficient technology services. They should have a solid understanding of SCADA infrastructure, automated control systems, network communications, and end-user support, preferably within a public utility environment. This individual will lead efforts to identify and resolve technical issues associated with the
SCADA systems for drinking water and water reclamation operations. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable coordinating competing priorities and providing guidance to staff across departments to support the District's overall goals and objectives.

EVWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates must possess education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized training in SCADA systems, instrumentation, electrical/electronic technology, or a related field and possess a valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience installing, programming, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and supporting SCADA systems, in a water, wastewater, utility, industrial, manufacturing, or closely related operational environment; possession of, or acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, an Electrical and Instrumentation Technologist I certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), to be maintained throughout employment.