UTILITIES DIVISION - SCADA SPECIALIST
NON-EXEMPT
$31.49HR - $47.24HR.
Employee Benefits
Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:
The Utilities Division is responsible for public health and safety, as well as safeguarding the environment, by providing crucial safe water and wastewater services. This position is part of the team that provides services necessary for human health, economic stability, and overall societal well-being. At the core of the mission of providing these services includes commitment to providing excellent customer service to our citizens, business partners, regulatory agencies, and other county divisions.
MAJOR FUNCTION -The SCADA Specialist is responsible for the operation, performance, and maintenance of the County’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system that monitors and controls municipal water and wastewater facilities. This person will work to maintain servers, equipment, and software related to the automation of water and wastewater facilities.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
The SCADA system monitors and controls numerous water, wastewater, and lift station facilities. Each facility operates with its own local control system while also functioning as part of a regional SCADA network. Under the supervision of the SCADA Manager, performs technical work related to the implementation, operation, and maintenance of these control and communication systems.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
SCADA and Control System Support
• Troubleshoots programmable logic controller (PLC) logic and input/output (I/O) issues to maintain reliable system operation. • Troubleshoots SCADA software applications and performs configuration updates as required. • Works with industrial automation equipment including PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and human machine interfaces (HMIs). • Performs PLC program and equipment configuration backups to maintain recoverable system data.
Network and System Administration
• Troubleshoots communication issues within the SCADA network infrastructure. • Configures and supports network equipment including routers, switches, and firewalls. • Supports Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and virtual machine platforms used in SCADA operations.
System Documentation and Technical Coordination
• Updates control panel drawings, system diagrams, and technical documentation. • Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) for vendors and internal staff. • Coordinates with vendors and contractors on facility upgrades, system improvements, and equipment installations.
Security and System Monitoring
• Supports security cameras and electronic access control systems associated with utility facilities. • Assists with maintaining secure system communications and operational integrity.
Operational Support and Safety
• Participates in an on-call rotation to support SCADA and operational systems during nights and weekends. • Follows established safety practices including NFPA 70E and OSHA standards when performing technical work.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
• Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and industrial automation equipment including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and human machine interfaces (HMIs).
• Knowledge of enterprise and industrial communication networks used in operational technology environments.
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems and experience working within virtual server environments.
• Skill in troubleshooting and diagnosing PLC, SCADA, and network communication issues.
• Skill in PLC programming or other related programming methods used in industrial control systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to perform technical work requiring manual dexterity, hand–eye coordination, and the use of power tools, hand tools, measuring instruments, and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to perform field work including walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to forty (40) pounds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment within this classification.
• One or more of the following:
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with three (3) years of related experience,
• Bachelor or Masters in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Related experience includes industrial electrical work, instrumentation and controls related work, information technology, and direct experience with automated control systems.
A comparable amount of education and experience which provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
SPECIAL PREFERENCES
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) including Modicon, GE, and Siemens platforms. • Experience with SCADA and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software such as VTScada or similar applications. • Experience supporting industrial control systems within water or wastewater utility operations. • Experience working with virtualization platforms such as VMware. • Experience working within Windows Server environments. • Experience configuring and supporting network infrastructure including Cisco switches and routers. • Relevant technical certifications such as CompTIA A+ and Network+ preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• This position may be required to be available as part of an on-call rotation for nights and weekends.
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its residents.
Overview
As outlined in the Polk County Charter, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is the governing body of Polk County. Each commissioner is elected by a countywide vote.
Duties and Powers
The County Commission adopts an annual budget which includes appropriations for services provided by county government including the Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Supervisor of Elections. This budget also includes appropriations in support of the Circuit and County Courts, State Attorney, Public Defender and Clerk of the Court. Some other responsibilities:
* levying taxes and fees,
* provide and maintain county buildings,
* provide fire protection and ambulance services,
* provide health and welfare programs,
* provide parks, preserves, playgrounds, libraries, museums, historical sites, recreation and cultural facilities and programs,
* prepare and enforce comprehensive plans for the development in the county,
* establish, coordinate, and enforce zoning and such business regulations as are necessary for the protection of the public,
* adopt and enforce building, housing and related technical codes and regulations,
* establish and administer programs of housing, slum clearance, community redevelopment, conservation, flood control, air pollution control,
* provide and regulate waste and sewage collection and disposal, water supply and conservation programs,
* provide and operate public transportation systems, roads, bridges and related facilities.
