SCADA Technician — Build & Startup Water/Wastewater Systems

Aqua; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua in Richmond, VA seeks a SCADA Technician to support the Process Control department, maintaining and enhancing PLC, OIT, and HMI systems to ensure safe drinking water and reliable wastewater service.

The role includes startup of new control systems and collaboration with operations staff and electricians. The position requires a strong background in PLCs, instrumentation, and documentation, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or relevant technical experience.
• 5+ years experience in related field.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs/RSLogix; Modicon PLCs/Unity; Wonderware Intouch or System Platform.
• Preferably 2 years of Water or Wastewater experience.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and maintains PLC, OIT, and HMI programs used to operate and control water and wastewater facilities.
• Troubleshoots and maintains communications devices such as switches, radios, routers, and modems.
• Builds strong working relationships with operations staff to resolve monitoring and control issues; ensure modifications tested and functional from PLC to end user display.
• Partners with electricians and instrument techs to ensure field devices are monitored and controlled by the PLC.
• Performs additions and upgrades to PLC, OIT, and HMI programs including startup and testing for continuous improvement.
• Delivers turnkey systems from program development through startup and commissioning; prepares project plan and status updates.
• Updates and maintains current documentation for all field modifications.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical concepts

Diagnostics tools

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or related technical experience

Tools

RSLogix

Unity

Wonderware Intouch

System Platform

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aqua in Richmond, VA seeks a SCADA Technician to support the Process Control department, maintaining and enhancing PLC, OIT, and HMI systems to ensure safe drinking water and reliable wastewater service.

The role includes startup of new control systems and collaboration with operations staff and electricians. The position requires a strong background in PLCs, instrumentation, and documentation, with travel to sites as needed.