Water Treatment/Water Reclamation Utilities Specialist

American Water Works Association; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Works Association seeks an experienced SCADA/PLC professional to manage and secure the SCADA system across treatment and distribution assets. You will perform backups, maintain databases, and develop HMI displays while collaborating with IT and field staff for optimal performance.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting, and supporting process evaluations. The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and hands-on PLC programming expertise to improve

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; BS in Engineering preferred.
• Five years of SCADA experience or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and obtain OKDEQ Class D Certifications within six months.

Responsibilities

• Manages the SCADA system to ensure reliability and security.
• Performs system backups and archival tasks for programs, graphic screens, tag and historical databases.
• Maintains security systems and administers system and user passwords.
• Develops and updates SCADA HMI control logic and display screens.
• Gathers data to assist in process evaluations and generates operating, progress, and budget reports.
• Provides technical support to field staff for PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Reviews electrical bills and forecasts budget items.

Skills

SCADA programming

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical terminology translation

Data analysis

Troubleshooting PLCs

VBA programming

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

SQL

iFIX HMI/SCADA

Historian

OP10

Dream Report

VBA

Job description

Essential Functions: Manages the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to assure system reliability and security. Performs system backups and archival tasks for programs, graphic screens, tag database and historical database. Maintains security systems and administers system and user passwords. Performs Programmable Logic Control (PLC) program updates and modifications. Maintains maintenance software on programs associated with the Water Treatment Plant and Water Reclamation Facility, water wells, Oklahoma City water vault, Line Maintenance SCADA, and water towers; maintains operation and maintenance manuals. Provides expertise with interface of water treatment equipment. Gathers data to assist in process evaluations of unusual conditions. Assists with data collection; maintains all data; generates operating and progress reports, compliance reports and budget reports that include graphs and statistical information. Tracks trends and analyzes system inputs, primarily chemical and energy, to monitor operational efficiency and effectiveness. Provides technical support to field staff for programming and troubleshooting of embedded Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) in process control equipment; researches and selects instrumentation, develops control wiring schematics, and develops control strategies. Develops and updates SCADA Human Machine Interface (HMI) control logic and display screens. Maintains the SCADA and historical databases and graphics interface links. Trains operations staff with emphasis on control logic and interaction between the SCADA system and process control; provides computer application training to plant staff. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Information Technology staff regarding issues associated with the Local Area Network (LAN), LAN security, and other IT issues such as application security, and communications systems. Reviews electric bills and utilizes plant data to make recommendations for operating efficiency; forecasts budget items and prepares bids. Assists Plant Operations and Maintenance Technician as needed; interfaces with other City departments; interfaces with public via plant tours as needed. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field preferred. Five years of related experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and telemetry; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge and skills.

Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record. Must possess or obtain an Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (OKDEQ) Class D Water and Class D Wastewater Operator Certification the within six (6) months of employment.

Knowledge: Computer data entry; Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and SQL or other comparable database software. Ability to become familiar with iFIX HMI/SCADA and Historian applications; Antero maintenance software, OP10 reporting software, and Dream Report Reporting Software; VBA. Hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical and electrical trades.

Skills: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; speak clearly and persuasively; follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team and mutual learning environment. Ability to translate technical terminology into terms understandable to management and employees. Demonstrated ability developing, programming and utilizing SCADA systems.