SCADA Technician (ITP-C)

An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration 

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking two (2) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Communications Technicians to work with the Water and Wastewater SCADA Infrastructure. 

These positions will provide 24-hour technical support and maintenance of data communications between field sites and the Operations Control Center. This is a core system that monitors and controls the transmission, treatment, distribution and water quality of the regional water supply serving about 1.6 million people, acts to ensure the operability of automated wastewater pump stations, combined sewer overflow (CSO) instrumentation, rain gauge sites, and instrumentation monitoring critical data from key areas throughout the entire SPU Line of Business. These positions are represented by L77-IT-IBEW.

These positions support the Water, Solid Waste, Drainage and Wastewater (DWW) SCADA integration project and requires a unique skill set of both field and bench work. IT component involves data acquired from field instruments that is transmitted to a control center via a dedicated SCADA network

• Work across SPU lines of business (water, wastewater and solid waste) supporting the network infrastructure (hardware) and applications (software) components of the SCADA system
• Install, calibrate, and maintain drainage and wastewater field instrumentation and control equipment
• Assist in building and operating SCADA telecommunication systems, including network hardware and programmable logic controllers and field equipment
• Create input/update wiring diagrams, schematics, prints, as-builts and other documentation
• Maintain and calibrate equipment including flow monitors and rain gauge sensors
• Provide 24/7 on-call support to promptly repair malfunctioning SCADA components

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Education:  Associate Degree in electrical engineering or electronics Technology or a related field of study.

Experience:  Three (3) years' experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of electronic communications equipment and instruments. Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirement.

Licensing:

• Current, valid Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility is required.

To be successful in this role, a candidate will possess some of the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Experience with process instrumentation and control equipment
• Experience with installing, programming and maintaining PLCs
• Experience maintaining equipment, hardware and software associated with utility SCADA systems
• Experience with Network Communications Equipment and network maintenance highly desirable; CISCO CCNA classification a plus
• Knowledge of water, wastewater, drainage and wastewater and other utility systems, including SCADA systems for drainage and wastewater distribution systems and water treatment plants
• Able to plan and coordinate work activities and to work collaboratively with teams and crews impacted by SCADA
• Good written and oral communication skills, especially when conveying technical information to non-technical audiences
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse technical skills
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi -cultural workforce serving diverse customer base
• Excellent organizational and documentation capabilities
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite including Visio, AutoCAD experience a plus 
• Experience with CCSS, Outlook and Maximo (or other work management system).

Working Environment/Physical Demands:  

• This position requires five (5) days on-site. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor
• Ability to work outdoors, nights, evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations, as needed
• Be part of an on-call rotation, as needed
• Stand, walk, bend or work in confined spaces, around live sewage, near high voltage equipment, around high noise levels, at heights for extended periods of time, or around toxic/hazardous substances
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.   

The full salary range for this position is: $47.94 – 71.91 hourly

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Dat Nguyen at [email protected]

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.  

SPU’s safety program requires a pre-employment medical assessment as a condition of employment in this position. 

Application Requirement(s):

• An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration. 
• Please DO NOT attach resumes and cover letters, as they will not be considered in the review of candidate's qualifications.