SCADA Control Operator — Hydroelectric & Water Systems

Guadalupe--blanco-River-Authority; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Guadalupe--blanco-River-Authority in Seguin, TX, is seeking a remote monitoring operator to oversee SCADA systems for water delivery, wastewater, and hydroelectric generation. You will also handle GBRA customer calls as needed.

The role requires working 12-hour day and night shifts on a rotating schedule including holidays and weekends, with focus on safety, accurate record-keeping, and timely communication of issues. Previous monitoring experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and written skills to convey technical information.
• Ability to read operating manuals, technical manuals, and MSDS.
• Manual dexterity to operate calculators and keyboards.
• Basic skills in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Basic math abilities.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and alarms.
• Strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain river flow calculations and convert to operating schedule for hydroelectric generators.
• Maintain detailed daily logs, station readings, monthly reports, and environmental logs and generation spreadsheets.
• Monitor lake elevations, hydroelectric plants, wastewater treatment plants, raw water delivery systems and other GBRA operations; recognize abnormalities and act.
• Notify electricians, on-call personnel, and/or other team members when problems arise and record all information in the daily log.
• During inclement weather, implement the GBRA Heavy Rainfall and Flood Response manual; monitor forecasts, river flows and lake elevations.
• Communicate by Phone, Email, and/or Text during high river flow events and record data and spill gate positions.
• Record stream flow reports from upstream observers during floods.
• Answer calls after hours; provide customer service to the public.
• Monitor security after hours via CCTV; notify authorities if necessary.
• Follow GBRA safety manual and policies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Technical reading

Calculator/keyboard skills

MS 365 basics

Basic math

Rotating 12-hour shifts

Emergency readiness

Alarm detection

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Guadalupe--blanco-River-Authority in Seguin, TX, is seeking a remote monitoring operator to oversee SCADA systems for water delivery, wastewater, and hydroelectric generation. You will also handle GBRA customer calls as needed.

The role requires working 12-hour day and night shifts on a rotating schedule including holidays and weekends, with focus on safety, accurate record-keeping, and timely communication of issues. Previous monitoring experience is desirable.