SCADA Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org / jobs.

SUMMARY : Under limited supervision, works directly with the BJWSA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, to assist and optimize the operations and maintenance of the water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems. The primary goal of the position is to insure complete functionality of the SCADA system and oversee system upgrades and improvements. Responsible for the daily supervision of subordinate SCADA personnel and interfaces with vendors, plant personnel, inter-department personnel, and management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Supervises SCADA personnel that perform any work in the SCADA systems described below.
• Performs numerous supervisory duties for the SCADA group to include instructing, assigning and reviewing work, allocating personnel appropriately, managing time and attendance and performing other personnel related functions such as providing on-the-job training, guidance, and task leadership, recommendations for hiring, transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and discharge.
• Monitors adherence to safety and security policies and recommends changes when needed.
• Communicates proactively to determine modifications to the SCADA systems to assist and optimize the operations and maintenance and security of the water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.
• Assists the in the technical support and optimization of the SCADA system. This includes field input / output (I / O) devices, access and control, wiring, PLC and Micro hardware and software, fiber optic network system, radio communications systems, personnel computer workstation both server / client application hardware and software. User departments and Technical Operations / SCADA staff will assist the SCADA System Technician as directed by the respective department supervisor or manager.
• Utilizes Allen Bradley Rockwell RSLogix and Modicon PLC programming software to create and modify screens and programming to support operation groups' ability to monitor and control processes.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs testing activities on various SCADA related equipment including RTUs, PLCs, various instrumentation and field related equipment such as PLC Input / Output (I / O) module (board level) including all equipment inside the RTU cabinet; uninterrupted power supplies, relays, breakers, field I / O devices, fiber optic and radio communications equipment and other related devices. This may require technical manual research to perform repairs, part procurement and calibrations.
• Coordinates outsourced repairs and upgrades with BJWSA’s SCADA integrator and repair vendors.
• Coordinates & designs with BJWSA Technical Services as well as our SCADA integrator any new facility SCADA network or devices to ensure interface with BJWSA SCADA systems and compliance with long range design.
• Coordinates with Information Technology Network Administrator for interfacing the SCADA with the Administrative Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) and the SCADA servers, workstations to include both hardware and software. This may include software and hardware warranty issues, system upgrades, modifications or expansions, new software installation, routine database backups, and other recognized computer best practices.
• Coordinates with user departments, and Technical Operations / SCADA staff for preventive and / or corrective maintenance of all SCADA systems hardware, software, and communications components.
• Develops SCADA modifications and expansions to support cost reduction and work streamlining for operations groups.
• Participates in long range planning and budgeting to determine future SCADA improvements and expansion.
• Develops, maintains and enforces requirements of a comprehensive SCADA System Management and Standards Manual.
• Ensures complete records are maintained for work activities, including software logs, system availability / failure records, strategy and loop records, software modifications records, PLC programs, and preventive maintenance records.
• Assists in the development of training programs and in the training of staff, including new operators and other system users.
• Orders parts, materials and equipment utilizing MUNIS, the financial management system. Establishes and maintains a critical spare parts inventory of SCADA hardware.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of safety regulations, BJWSA policies and procedures and incorporates into plant installations and maintenance functions.
• Provides quick and courteous customer service to the end users of the SCADA systems.
• Prepares clear, concise, and complete technical documents reports, and correspondence.
• Provides department management with reports (written or oral, as requested) on the status of the SCADA system in the respective department.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Serves as a member of the emergency stay-behind team, and available afterhours to respond to SCADA related issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : Prefer an Associate’s Degree in Electronics or related technology. Must have five (5) years’ experience in an instrumentation / SCADA / Information Technologies systems field or High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the Information Technologies / SCADA / Electronics or related systems area. A working knowledge of Windows based computer operating systems to include server / client application. A working knowledge of field I / O devices and access and control concepts required. A working knowledge of low voltage (

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must possess or complete BJWSA sponsored training in confined space entry, bloodborne pathogen, hazardous material, first aid / CPR, forklift operations, crane operations, and lockout-tagout.

Data Conception : Requires the ability to compare and / or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication : Requires the ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and with a 2-way radio and / or signaling people to convey or exchange information to others, to include comprehension of complex oral and written instructions. Plans and / or attends meetings in support of system operations.

Language Ability : Requires the ability to read a variety of information. Requires the ability to prepare related reports and information, using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.

Computer Proficiency : Must be proficient with computer software including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, database and general ledger applications. Must possess strong keyboarding skills.

Intelligence : Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons from a variety of educational backgrounds using technical terminology as required.

Numerical Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, determine percentages and decimals.

Writing Skills : Requires proficiency in written communication, particularly documentation of business practices and procedures.

Form / Spatial Aptitude : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination : Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately using mechanic tools, etc.. Ability to operate motor vehicles and personnel lift equipment required.

Manual Dexterity : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have strong levels of eye / hand / foot coordination.

Color Discrimination : Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with difficult personalities or emergencies.

Physical Communication : Requires the ability to talk and / or hear : (talking : expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org / jobs.