SCADA Systems Analyst

City of Santa Monica; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Monica seeks an experienced SCADA/DCS specialist to design, analyze and maintain the City's SCADA applications and databases, including Wonderware InTouch, Dream Reports, and related systems. You will coordinate with City staff, consultants and vendors, manage projects and budgets and prepare RFPs.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining control equipment, developing reports, supporting end users, and providing training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or closely related field.
• Three years of recent, paid work experience implementing and maintaining SCADA/DCS systems.
• Experience with Wonderware InTouch and Dream Reports is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and maintain SCADA/DCS applications and related networks.
• Develop reports and queries for system users and prepare documentation.
• Assist in purchasing equipment, vendors liaison, and contract negotiation for SCADA systems.

Skills

SCADA/DCS systems

PLC programming

SQL

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Wonderware InTouch

Dream Reports

Job description

Designs, analyzes and maintains the City's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) applications and databases, and manages related projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the administrative supervision of Software Systems Manager, who outlines work, occasionally reviews work in progress, and periodically reviews completed work. Works under the technical supervision of the Lead Systems Analyst – Water Resources. Provides support, implementation, and maintenance of the City's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, Distributed Control System (DCS), and other control systems. Provides end-user training and support on SCADA, DCS software and hardware systems. Designs, programs, installs, and maintains SCADA applications, including Wonderware InTouch and Dream Reports and any other related applications. Develops reports and queries requested by system users. Assists in the design of networks to support SCADA applications for Water and Wastewater systems. Programs, troubleshoots, and repairs programmable logic controllers (PLC's), logic modules, data modules, and related network equipment. Designs, installs, and maintains electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and measurement systems. Maintains records and prepares reports on maintenance, repair work, calibration readings and related water and wastewater data. Reads, interprets and prepares schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications for water and wastewater SCADA system. Manages related projects by acting as liason between City staff, consultants, and vendors. Assists in purchasing equipment and software. Negotiates contracts for support of SCADA control systems and related equipment. Works with various system integrators on new and existing control systems design, programming, installation, upgrades, and maintenance. Updates process and instrumentation diagram loops and documentation including schematics, drawings, and program annotation used for operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Acts as systems administrator for various City SCADA and DCS systems. Develops operating budgets for SCADA and DCS equipment and software. Negotiates and prepares contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs) for the purchase of various SCADA and DCS hardware and software systems. Works with the City Attorney's Office, vendors and end-users to negotiate and administer contracts. Prepares staff reports, when required. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Automated systems principles.
• LAN/WAN networks using Active Directory, TCP/IP and Microsoft operating systems.
• Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Gateways, Bridges, and Hubs.
• Field Instrumentation and signal processing.
• Mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Various SCADA and DCS software, HMI interfaces.
• Systems analysis methods, procedures, and practices.
• System design, development, and documentation techniques.
• Principles and practices of automated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Water and wastewater systems.
• Low voltage operational and safety considerations.
• Software systems administration and systems and data analysis.
• Computer operations and software diagnostic techniques.
• Database access tools including Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Relational databases and database maintenance.
• Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Dream Reports is desirable
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Technical support techniques.
• Windows Win 7/Win 10 and Windows server operating systems.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:

• Provide technical support for SCADA/DCS systems in a client/server and thin client local and wide area network.
• Define test schedules and test data requirement for programs.
• Define input/output file specifications and file organization.
• Prepare and maintain accurate, clear and concise records and reports.
• Document technical information and user procedures.
• Prepare complex reports using industrial control systems reporting packages or crystal reports.
• Install and maintain software systems.
• Implement and manage various SCADA technology systems.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on technology.
• Interpret, reference and apply technical information from training and reference manuals and computer product catalogs.
• Provide training and instruction on various computer applications.
• Provide effective customer service.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public.

Skill in:

• Project management and implementation of SCADA and other industrial control systems.
• Computer hardware and software configuration, maintenance and problem resolution.
• Installing hardware and software components and editing configuration data files to implement client server and web-based systems.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a closely related field.

AND Three years of recent, paid work experience implementing and maintaining SCADA/DCS based business application systems and automating operations processes.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Note: Applicants who indicate that they completed college-level coursework or earned a degree from a foreign institution may be required to provide U.S. credential equivalency verification. Diploma or transcript copies must still be attached for all applicants. To verify degrees from international universities, you may use the IAU database of international institutions at IAU Global Members. If the school is not listed, applicants must still provide U.S. credential equivalency verification.

SELECTION PROCESS

All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

• Training & Experience Evaluation - Qualifying
• Oral Interview - 100%

NOTE: If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us! Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call [phone], TDD [phone] (Hearing Impaired Only). Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment using a computer. The incumbent may be required to work in confined areas. Off-site assignments and irregular work hours are occasionally required. Physical demands may include kneeling, bending, stooping, reaching and grasping.