SCADA Technician

City of Copperas Cove, Texas; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Copperas Cove is seeking a SCADA Technician to perform a range of tasks in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the SCADA system, and to monitor water quality and test results.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas Driver's License, and willingness to be trained; candidates must pursue Class "D" and Class "C" Water Distribution licenses within specified timeframes, and be available for on-call duty.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Driver's License (Class C or higher) with insurable record.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Desirable: water distribution operations or related field.

Responsibilities

• Record data required by State, City, and department.
• Monitor and record data from SCADA system.
• Monitor chlorine residual within the water system.
• Perform maintenance on pumps, valves, and related equipment.
• Respond to customer service complaints and emergencies.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and on-call duties as needed.

Skills

SCADA operations

Data recording

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA software

Field equipment

Job description

DEFINITION / GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of tasks, semi-skilled and skilled technical work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the SCADA system. Occasionally works on other water system components such as control valves, check valves, air release valves, motors, and pumps along with other various equipment. Reports water quality test results daily; including work-orders, water quality complaint reports, SCADA Data logs, and as designated by the Superintendent.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Works Under the general supervision of the SCADA Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in recording all pertinent data required by State, City, and department.
• Monitors and records data from SCADA system.
• Monitors chlorine residual within the water system.
• Performs accuracy tests on multiple Analyzers, Transducers, and Laboratory Test Kits on a monthly basis.
• Performs operational checks and maintains all pump/storage facilities within the guidelines of TCEQ, City and departmental rules and regulations.
• Climbs and inspects water storage tanks when required.
• Records weight, regulates, and changes chlorine bottles when required.
• Performs chlorinator, pump, and motor maintenance and repair.
• Responds to customer service complaints.
• Performs bacteriological water sampling (upon licensing, when required).
• Repair and maintain control valves, check-valves, and air releases.
• Troubleshoots minor electrical problems when required.
• Perform minor repairs to electrical controls, chart machines, timers, phase protectors, and SCADA components when required.
• Operate and maintain vehicles.
• Responds to emergency calls periodically (on-call 24 hours for 7 days).
• Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department.
• Subject to be called to assist an employee on standby duty.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

• Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
• Assists in the training and supervising of all employees, contractors, and volunteers.
• Other Duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Driver's License rated Class "C" or higher with insurable record.
• Minimum Experience: None, will train upon employment.
• Desired Experience: Water distribution operations or operations in a relatable field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must attend the required education and training to maintain required certifications .
• Obtain Class "D" Water Distribution license within eighteen (18) months from date of employment.
• Obtain Class "C" Water Distribution license within three (3) years from date of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in water distribution operations;
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices related to excavation, confined space entry, trenching, dangerous gases, and other water distribution operations;
• Ability to evaluate and perform the technical operations of the SCADA system;
• Ability to perform and diagnose water quality control testing;
• Ability to work, drive and operate a variety of vehicles and equipment safely and effectively;
• Ability to obtain/maintain licenses as required by Federal and State laws;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and map;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and other departments, and the public;
• Ability to monitor, read, interprets various diagrams, devices; chart gauges, and correctly interpret and react to those interpretations;
• Ability to learn the characteristics of individual pump stations, and water storage facilities.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview, reference and criminal background checks, and drug screens are required. Job related tests may also be required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Various motorized vehicles including pickup truck (w/trailer), medium sized equipment, various power tools, tampers/compactors, lawn maintenance equipment/tools, cut-off saws, chain saws, jackhammers, pneumatic valve machines, and tapping machines. Various common hand tools, shovels, wrenches, safety equipment such as SCBA's and harnesses, and/or any other tool or equipment inherent to the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, carry, and position objects weighting up to 75 pounds in weight. The use of hands and fingers to handle, and/or feel of objects. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and have good coordination in the manipulation of light and heavy equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee in this position will be required to remain on-call due to the any nature of the job.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee in this position will be required to remain on-call due to the any nature of the job.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

No one will perform the duties of a higher position without prior authorization from an individual authorized to approve.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.