Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition Technicians (SCADA)
Post Date
10/11/2017
Expiration Date
1/9/2018
Details:
It’s an exciting time to be at the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)! GLWA employs hundreds of technical and administrative staff, all working to ensure effective wastewater treatment and to provide our award-winning drinking water to more than 80 wholesale customers in Michigan.
We are looking for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Technicians or SCADA Techs to work in a team environment to maintain and update GLWA’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. Position designs, develops, documents, coordinates and implements changes to the SCADA system to support operational changes and engineering projects. Position works with operations and IT Support staff to identify and repair faults within the SCADA Systems ( including Ovation System Servers and Workstation, A-B Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and iFIX Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Operator Interface Terminals (OIT), Local Area Network/Wide Area Network, workstations, printers and related IT infrastructure to ensure secure and uninterrupted operations)
Responsibilities (not all inclusive)
Maintain interfaces with transducers, process controllers, PCS, sonar level sensors and handheld communication devices, install and upgrade operational software
Assist in replacement of PLC module, processor, controller or OIT and reload the configuration to return the system to full operation
Analyze, diagnose and perform corrective action in response to SCADA alarms
Follow safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
System reconfiguration, modification and expansion
System hardware and software upgrade procedures
Utilinet 900 MHZ radio technology
Pertinent safety practices and procedures related to industrial control systems and maintenance of industrial equipment
Basic Geographic Information Systems
Required Education & Experience (position requirements at entry)
High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of two (2) years of SCADA system maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic skills in MS SQL, Visual and database structure and stored procedures
Certified Control Systems Technician Certification
Other Requirements:
• A valid Michigan Driver’s License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain.
• Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to GLWA facilities and work sites.
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties. Provide on the job training
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties
This position requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; regular walking and standing for inspection and testing; frequent pushing, pulling, bending, crouching/stooping, and climbing to test and inspect electrical systems; hand/eye coordination to operate computer, testing, and calibration equipment; hand/foot coordination for manuals, test instruments and other written material; speech communication for communication to provide technical information and instructions; hearing and listening to troubleshoot electronic equipment and communicate on telephone and radio.
Comments:
GLWA offers competitive pay, opportunity for advancement, on the job training, ongoing professional development, tuition assistance and a career in a sector that safeguards public health, supports and strengthen communities, and protects the environment. To learn more about our mission go to One Water
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Employer:
Great Lakes Water Authority
Contact:
Organizational Development Team
Address:
735 Randolph Street
Detroit, MI 48226
Work Phone:
313.964.9555
Email:
Sigele.Rutledge@glwater.org
Website:
http://www.glwater.org/