SCADA-Powered Water Distribution Operator I

City of Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbus, Division of Water & Power, seeks a Water Distribution Operator I in the Division of Water, located at 910 Dublin Road. The shift runs Tuesday–Saturday, 3 pm–11 pm, supporting SCADA-based control of the water distribution system.

Under supervision, you will monitor and operate SCADA, coordinate with field staff, and help maintain system pressures, logs, and emergency responses. EPA Class I certificate and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• EPA State of Ohio Class I Water Distribution Operator or higher certificate.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operates a computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to monitor and control a water distribution system;
• Monitors the SCADA server computers and reports problems to immediate supervisor;
• Isolates and reroutes water, via computer control, to water districts to ensure continuous service for daily demand and for emergency use;
• Directs emergency personnel to maintain control of water distribution facilities;
• Dispatches maintenance personnel to correct and repair water distribution equipment malfunctions in person, by telephone, or via two-way radio;
• Inputs data for daily water pumping reports; generates daily rate demand reports; retrieves archived data for reports; under supervision, creates custom reports and creates trend reports using live and historical data;
• Sets up secure remote communication links with vendors and/or backup systems;
• Reconfigures computer graphics and modifies SCADA programming for control purposes;
• Assists in the recommendation, installation, and evaluation of new computer software and hardware to update the system;
• Coordinates with contractors or other agencies to resolve problems affecting the water distribution system;
• Communicates with emergency services, other utility agencies, and the general public on the status of water distribution services during emergency situations;
• Stays current with rules and regulations impacting water distribution and with developments in information technology that impact SCADA system operation and security;
• May manually operate pump control system at remote stations.

Skills

EPA Operator Certificate

Driver's License

Job description

The City of Columbus, Division of Water & Power, seeks a Water Distribution Operator I in the Division of Water, located at 910 Dublin Road. The shift runs Tuesday–Saturday, 3 pm–11 pm, supporting SCADA-based control of the water distribution system.

Under supervision, you will monitor and operate SCADA, coordinate with field staff, and help maintain system pressures, logs, and emergency responses. EPA Class I certificate and a valid driver's license are required.