SCADA Systems Administrator

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting options

Job summary

King County Metro is seeking a Rail SCADA Systems Administrator to lead expert level development and enhancement of Rail SCADA systems, provide ongoing project leadership, business analysis, and new technology research, and handle complex implementation and maintenance. The role will serve as project lead for ongoing maintenance and improvements to the Rail SCADA system.

The Rail Division manages Sound Transit Link Light Rail operations and supports a growing regional transit network.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of SCADA and communications systems principles.
• Advanced knowledge of hardware, applications, tools and open protocol systems in SCADA.
• Knowledge of SCADA data, system security, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Skill in conveying technical information to non-technical users.
• Skill in maintaining technical documentation and configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level design, development, enhancement, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA systems.
• Lead training for SCADA personnel and other rail staff.
• Research and recommend hardware/software; develop purchase justifications.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain SCADA and related systems.
• Develop and update SOPs and best practices.
• Plan and act as project lead for assigned systems.
• Ensure availability of supplies and equipment for tasks.
• Participate in committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

A.S. degree or BS in engineering/automation/electrical technology

Tools

Emerson PME/Cimplicity

Job description

Job Summary

The responsibilities of this position include performing expert level development and enhancement of Rail Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; providing on-going project leadership, business analysis, and new technology research; and complex implementation and maintenance of SCADA systems. Rail SCADA Systems Administrators serve as project leads for on-going maintenance and improvements to the Rail SCADA system.

Summary

Job Summary

The responsibilities of this position include performing expert level development and enhancement of Rail Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; providing on-going project leadership, business analysis, and new technology research; and complex implementation and maintenance of SCADA systems. Rail SCADA Systems Administrators serve as project leads for on-going maintenance and improvements to the Rail SCADA system.

About Link Light Rail

King County Metro's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail, a growing network spanning 60 miles and serving 38 stations across the Puget Sound region. Together with Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services, the Link Light Rail system is the backbone of an integrated regional transit network that gives people real freedom of movement. As Puget Sound transit agencies work together to build a seamless, connected system, our light rail system plays a central role in expanding access, reducing barriers, and ensuring that everyone across our region can get where they need to go.

Joining Metro's Rail Division means joining an organization that is shaping the future of public transportation in the Pacific Northwest and setting the standard for modern rail operations nationwide. This is a division that values strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to the people we serve, both our riders and our teams. Whatever your role, your work here contributes to something that matters, a light rail system that thousands of people count on every day.

Who May Apply

This career service position is open to the general public and all King County employees.

This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for these positions are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substance testing program protocols.

Work Schedule

This position is a salaried / exempt position and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay. The work week and scheduled hours may vary. Employees must be able and willing to work any shift (day, swing or graveyard). Work shift is subject to change based on needs of the business. In addition, this position has on-call responsibilities and must respond to emergency situations as needed.

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. We model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors and practices across all job duties, which may include the following.

• Provide subject matter expertise on design, development, enhancement, implementation, support, maintenance, and repair of complex SCADA and communications systems.
• Train SCADA Systems Specialists, Signal and Communications Technicians, Operations, and other rail personnel on specialized operational SCADA functionality.
• Research and recommend new or additional hardware and software; develop purchase justifications.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems, Emergency Telephone Systems, CCTV (closed circuit television) systems.
• Maintain and monitor the health of servers, workstations, switches, and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Develop and/or update standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Develop complex applications, reports, modifications, and upgrades.
• Plan, implement, and act as project lead for assigned systems.
• Ensure the availability of supplies and equipment necessary to perform routine and special tasks.
• Serve on various committees and task forces as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Advanced knowledge of SCADA or other relevant control systems and communications systems principles and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of specialized technologies, such as hardware, applications, tools, and open protocol systems and databases utilized in modern SCADA and communication systems.
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA data and system security systems, backup, disaster recovery and related processes.
• Skill in conveying technical information to non-technical users.
• Skill in maintaining technical documentation and configuration control.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
• Minimum of two years working as a Rail SCADA Systems Specialist or a closely related field.
• Experience programming and configuring in Emerson/GE Ecosystem (PAC Machine Edition / PME & Cimplicity) or equivalent industrial automation platforms.
• Associate of Science (A.S.) degree or Bachelor of Science (BS) in an engineering, automation, or electrical technology discipline

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift objects up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and stooping.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights and in cramped and awkward positions.

Licensing, Certification and Other Requirements

• A valid Washington State driver's license is required and an acceptable driving record. If you possess an out-of-state driver’s license, you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, Forklift, and other certifications.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

Class Code: 8311400

Union Membership: This position is represented by PROTEC17 : Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17.

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