SCADA Technician - All Levels

Toho Water Authority

Operates water, wastewater & reclaimed water treatment to serve central Florida communities.

Operate, maintain and troubleshoot SCADA systems for water authority facilities.

13 days ago ago

Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)

Full Time

Kissimmee, FL

Onsite

Company Size

600 Employees

Service Specialisms

Water treatment services

Wastewater treatment services

Reclaimed water services

Customer service

Billing & payment services

Development services

Irrigation scheduling

Cross‑connection control program

Sector Specialisms

Water

Wastewater

Reclaimed Water

Water Distribution

Water Transmission

Wastewater Collection

Wastewater Transmission

Sewer System Management

Role

What you would be doing

plc programming

network setup

scada management

system backup

equipment inventory

troubleshooting

Maintain technical library, accurate records, documentation, work reports. Modify existing documents and drawings and incorporate red line markups as needed.
Program PLCs for both control and process information gathering and reporting.
Set-up Ethernet networks, computers and other HMI (Human Machine Interface) equipment for communication with field equipment using established industrial protocols.
Maintain, analyze, and improve network system performance.
Develop and implement methods for backing up all systems including PLCs to maintain a current library of all custom applications, and ensure all data is retrievable.
Advise SCADA Manager of needed technology upgrades and assist in planning for upgrades. Collect historical information. Provide input and cost information for budgets.
Manage equipment and software inventory, including spares, and order replacement equipment and software as needed. Maintain warranty information.
Deploy system patches and firmware updates.
Follow procurement rules to order parts.
Improve existing methodologies to ensure proper network system operation and security.
Confer with contractors, operators, mechanics, project engineers and supervisors about SCADA issues.
Perform any other needed programming, updates, or diagnostics of the SCADA system.
Program, install, and test switches, routers, modems and other network equipment.
Manage SCADA system equipment, components, and assets.
Test and run diagnostics to verify connectivity of equipment.
Develop specifications for vendors for repairs, upgrades, and new installation work.
Take the lead in troubleshooting SCADA network communication problems.
Respond to and resolve internal customer complaints and issues.
Develop, and update, equipment databases, software licenses, device applications and configurations.
Gives plant data and backups by tagging databases to reports and iHistorian server; creating reports; updating Human Machine Interface screens; backing up Department of Environmental Protection documents; and backing up GE Intelligent Platform.
Performs administrative duties by attending various meetings; training employees; completing work orders; maintaining vehicles; and answering e-mails. Condition facility assessments, meet with vendors.
Train technicians & operations staff in operation and maintenance of SCADA and PLCs.
Provide documentation as required by others.

What you bring

class e

associates

bachelor’s

isa‑cap