Senior Water SCADA Technician

Solu Technology Partners; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Solü Technology is seeking an experienced water SCADA specialist to support a 24/7 real-time system delivering water from reservoirs to customers. You will program, commission and maintain smart network devices, controllers and instrumentation across the valley water system.

The ideal candidate has expert knowledge in Modbus, DNP, HART, IP networking and high voltage safety, with a background in Wonderware HMI or equivalent systems.

Qualifications

• This role requires expert-level knowledge of design, installation, operations and maintenance of sophisticated control systems safeguarding water infrastructure.
• Experience with Modbus, DNP, and HART communication in complex environments is essential.
• Ability to program, commission, and troubleshoot intelligent instrumentation and SCADA components.
• Proficient in electrical safety and high voltage practices applicable to water systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge to design, construct, install, operate and maintain control systems for water transmission, distribution and generation.
• Oversee equipment installations across multiple field groups, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
• Lead commissioning of advanced control equipment at site locations and ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• Perform system analysis and troubleshooting using advanced diagnostic tools to improve reliability of SCADA and related equipment.
• Update documentation and reporting to protect the integrity of control/communication gear.
• Execute annual preventative maintenance and reporting across numerous sites with precision.
• Program, configure and commission intelligent PLC devices using specialized software such as RemoteConnect, SCADAPack Workbench, TelePACE, LoggerNet.
• Configure and install user interface systems for intuitive control panel operation and customer experience.
• Set up instrumentation (level, flow, pressure, etc.) using specialized software and calibrate accordingly.
• Install, configure and commission electronic actuators including limits, torque and wiring tests.
• Maintain and configure control and measurement equipment at reservoirs and hydro generation sites.
• Commission network and communication equipment including firewalls, switches and radios; ensure robust connectivity.
• Install weather stations to support water, electrical and meteorological operations for planning and forecasting.
• Verify flow equations and instrumentation for contract delivery points; ensure field device accuracy across divisions.
• Support internal teams and external agencies in design, installation and maintenance of control systems; manage material needs and communicate daily activities.
• Be available for overtime and on-call duties for critical incidents and emergency response.

Skills

Electrical theory

Control systems

Modbus RTU

Modbus TCP

DNP

HART

High voltage safety

IP networking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Gate actuators experience

Education

Apprenticeship

Tools

Wonderware HMI

Job description

Solü Technology is seeking an experienced water SCADA specialist to support a 24/7 real-time system delivering water from reservoirs to customers. You will program, commission and maintain smart network devices, controllers and instrumentation across the valley water system.

The ideal candidate has expert knowledge in Modbus, DNP, HART, IP networking and high voltage safety, with a background in Wonderware HMI or equivalent systems.