SCADA Technician-1

Great Lakes Water Authority; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 37,994 - 51,150; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Water Authority is seeking a SCADA Technician-1 to maintain and update the SCADA system, Ovation, PLCs, HMIs, and related IT infrastructure at the Detroit facilities. You will design and implement changes to support operations and projects, work with IT and operations, and troubleshoot faults to ensure uninterrupted operation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of SCADA experience or instrumentation technician background with PLC/logic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years SCADA maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Instrumentation Technician with PLC and logic programming acceptable.
• Basic MS SQL and database knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair 900 MHz radio equipment.
• Monitor and replace PLC, Ovation, and HMI.
• Provide LAN/WAN, workstation, and printer support.
• Load/unload materials manually or with equipment.
• Perform daily checks and maintenance on systems.
• Assist in planning and scheduling work orders with team leader.
• Troubleshoot SCADA alarms and diagnose issues.
• Replace PLC modules and reload configurations as needed.
• Provide on-the-job training and safety compliance.

Skills

SCADA maintenance

MS SQL

Database structure

Stored procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC

Ovation system

HMI

LAN/WAN

Job description

## SCADA Technician-1Applylocations: 6425 Huber St Detroit, MI 48211time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R26\_0000000112**Compensation**$27.58 - $37.13(Based on Experience)**Summary**Maintain and update GLWA’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, including the Ovation System, Controllers, Network hardware, Servers and Workstation, A-B Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Operator Interface Terminals (OIT), Local Area Network/Wide Area Network, workstations, printers, and related IT infrastructure to ensure secure and uninterrupted operations. Design, develop, document, coordinate, and implement changes to the SCADA system to support operational changes and engineering projects. Work with operations and/or IT Support staff to identify and repair faults within the SCADA Systems.**Job Responsibilities**• Maintain and repair 900 MHZ radio equipment• Monitor and replace Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), Ovation, and Human Machine Interface (HMI)• Provide support and identify issues for the Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Workstations, printers, and other related hardware• Load and unload various materials manually and using motorized equipment• Monitor and maintain Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)• Perform maintenance and daily check activities• Assist in more complex work under leadership from a higher-level SCADA Technician• Analyze, diagnose, and perform corrective action in response to SCADA alarms• Provide support for the planning and scheduling of the work orders with the team leader• Maintain the interfaces with transducers, process controllers, PCS, sonar level sensors, and handheld communication devices, and install and upgrade operational software• Identify issues and troubleshoot problems with the systems• Assist in the replacement of the PLC module, processor, controller, or OIT, and reload the configuration to return the system to full operation• Perform equipment inspections and service• Provide on-the-job training• Perform work-related duties as assigned**Required Education and Experience****At the time of application, applicant must:*** High School Diploma or GED**AND*** A minimum of two (2) years of SCADA system maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience**OR*** A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Instrumentation Technician with PLC and other logic program experience**AND*** Basic skills in MS SQL, Visual and database structure, and stored procedures**Other Requirements*** Valid Michigan Driver’s License* Ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain**Essential Requirements****Physical Requirements:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires extensive computer use and extended time seated in meetings. This position also requires the ability to walk through plants and facilities.**Environmental Working Requirements:**May work in an office, plant, or field environment. This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather.**Benefits**Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.