Senior SCADA & HMI Systems Technician

Ocean State Job Lot; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Water System is seeking a SCADA System Technician to provide technical support for SCADA and security systems, including HMI software, PLCs, and historical databases. The role requires ensuring system functionality, upgrades, and continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates have a degree in electronics or related fields and experience with Rockwell, HMI, fiber optics, and radio communications. A valid SC driver’s license and OSHA training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or related discipline with 1 year SCADA/instrumentation experience, or an Associate degree with 5 years, or 8 years field experience.
• Experience with Windows Server and Windows Client operating systems.
• Fluency in installing, programming, troubleshooting and maintaining PLC and HMI systems.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and fiber optic networks.

Responsibilities

• Programs and maintains the SCADA/HMI computer system using Rockwell interfaces.
• Develops and modifies security system software for access control and video monitoring.
• Recommends SCADA system upgrades to ensure continual improvement and optimization.
• Maintains and enforces SCADA System Standards Manual and participates in long-range planning.
• Provides courteous customer service to end users of SCADA and security systems.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

HMI systems

PLC programming

TCP/IP knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics or related discipline

Associate degree in electronics or related discipline with 5 years experience

8 years instrumentation/SCADA experience

Tools

Rockwell Software

Windows Server

Windows Client

Fiber optic equipment

Radio communications equipment

Job description

Charleston Water System is seeking a SCADA System Technician to provide technical support for SCADA and security systems, including HMI software, PLCs, and historical databases. The role requires ensuring system functionality, upgrades, and continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates have a degree in electronics or related fields and experience with Rockwell, HMI, fiber optics, and radio communications. A valid SC driver’s license and OSHA training are preferred.