SCADA System Coordinator (WPRO)

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One); Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

OUC – The Reliable One in Orlando, FL, invites applications for a SCADA Systems Coordinator in the Water Production division to maintain and operate the WPRO SCADA system, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our water treatment facilities.

The ideal candidate will perform workstation checks, troubleshoot communications, update graphics and databases, install hardware/software, mentor staff, and coordinate process changes.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a water production operation environment.
• Experience maintaining and operating SCADA systems in a water treatment facility.
• Class A Florida DEP Drinking Water Treatment Plant certification and valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly checks of SCADA, view and server workstations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network communications issues; coordinate with Network Administrator.
• Maintain and update SCADA databases and graphics to reflect process changes or new hardware.
• Provide SCADA training and mentor staff.

Skills

SCADA systems

Water production operations

Network troubleshooting

Graphic/database updates

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A Florida DEP Drinking Water Treatment Plant

Operator’s License

Valid Driver's License

Tools

SCADA software

SCADA hardware

Job description

OUC – The Reliable One, Florida’s second-largest municipal utility, is seeking a SCADA Systems Coordinator (WPRO) for our Water Production division. This role supports and maintains WPRO’s SCADA system to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our water treatment facilities.

Key responsibilities include performing workstation checks, troubleshooting communication issues, supporting SCADA operations, updating graphics/databases, coordinating process changes, installing/configuring SCADA hardware/software, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, resourceful problem solver with strong SCADA and water production experience.

OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• High school diploma or GED
• Class A Florida Department of Environmental Protection Drinking Water Treatment Plant
• Operator’s License
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum of five (5) years in a water production operation environment, to include:
• Minimum of one (1) year working with software and hardware specific to the needs of the Water Production Division.
• Experience maintaining and operating SCADA systems in a water treatment facility

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• Retirement benefits include a cash balance account with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Educational and Professional assistance programs; Paid Memberships in Professional Associations
• Access to workout facilities at each location
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities

Salary Range

Starting at $45.608 per hour (Estimated $94,864.64 annually) with a structured step progression system and performance-based pay increases every 6 months up to $57.441 per hour (Estimated $119,477.28 annually).

Location

6003 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL 32822

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose

This is a highly technical position involving maintaining and operating WPRO’s SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, which provides remote automatic control of WPRO’s water treatment facilities from a central location.

Primary Functions

Network Support

• Perform weekly checks of all SCADA, view and server workstations.
• Monitor operational status of backup software; change and maintain Water Production network back-up tapes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network communications issues. When appropriate, coordinate this task with the Network Administrator.
• Monitor the Water Production network’s performance and report issues to the Network Administrator.
• Work with the Network Administrator on database development and maintenance. Maintain and update all Water Production workstation and server usernames and passwords.

Operations Support

• Assume the duties and responsibilities of the WPRO Operations Supervisor in their absence.
• Maintain and update the SCADA software picture files.
• Modify or create graphics to reflect process changes or new hardware installed in field, or changes requested by the WPRO Operations Supervisor.
• Provide SCADA training as required.
• Coordinate process modification requests from the WPRO Operations Supervisor.
• Maintain and update SCADA databases to align with PLC logic.
• Work with WPRO instrument techs to test SCADA graphics functionality.
• Work with WPRO technicians in troubleshooting and resolving software and hardware issues.
• Maintain an inventory of Water Production software and licenses.
• Work with the Network Administrator to configure and deploy new SCADA nodes.

Other Functions

• Create report formats for automated SCADA data reporting.
• Install new SCADA hardware and software and VIEW nodes (PCs), including adding new control points.
• Troubleshoot all SCADA and I/O communication issues in Operations.
• Train operations and maintenance staff on SCADA system functions and plant process controls changes.
• May provide mentoring to the Shift Operators, on a limited basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and supervision of water treatment operations.
• Extensive knowledge of water treatment operation principles, practices, procedures, equipment, treatment chemistry of groundwater’s, chemical handling and safety pertaining to potable water production including knowledge of OSHA standards and policies, all Federal and State regulatory requirements for water treatment parameters under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Considerable knowledge of computer systems and networks with the ability to perform system maintenance, maintain host computers, perform system backups, and purge and audit the system files is desired.
• Considerable knowledge related to instrumentation and mechanical technology practices, methods, materials, and tools, preferred.

Education/ Certification/Years of Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of five (5) years in a water production operation environment, to include:
• Minimum of one (1) year working with software and hardware specific to the needs of the Water Production Division.
• Experience maintaining and operating SCADA systems in a water treatment facility
• Class A Florida Department of Environmental Protection Drinking Water Treatment Plant
• Operator’s License
• Valid Driver’s License

Working Conditions

This job involves occasional exposure to heights, confined areas, and excessive noise. This job occasionally involves exposure to extreme weather, noxious fumes, chemicals, and insects.

Physical Requirements

This job consists of very frequent sitting, typing/CRT (attention to detail), speaking, and hearing. This job consists of frequent walking, lifting 0-20 lbs., lifting 21-40lbs., kneeling, crawling, standing, bending/stooping, detailed inspection/reading/editing, and writing. This job rarely consists of lifting 50+ lbs., pushing, pulling, and/or digging, reaching overhead, and climbing (ladders, stairs, hills). This job consists of occasional driving of company vehicles.

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This organization does not offer or sponsor employment visas for internship or full-time positions.