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Control Systems Administrator (SCADA Systems) (20232038)
Vac #2309
Category
Information Technology
Region
Northern Bay Area
Job Type
Full-Time
Close Date
Until filled or until 500 applicants
Salary
$10,098.00-$12,277.00 Monthly
Location
220 Nellen Avenue Corte Madera, 94925
Description
Marin Water is recruiting for a Control Systems Administrator. This first line supervisor, reports to the Superintendent of Operations and requires the skill and ability to supervise a group of employees, design, develop, implement, modify, program and maintain computer-based process control and SCADA systems. As well as providing hands-on modification and maintenance to these systems, the position is responsible for designing and managing SCADA local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN) with a variety of communication technology and equipment including radios, fiber-optic, high speed data lines, network routers, network switches, and firewalls. Ability to manage cyber security for the District's SCADA and control systems is highly desired.
The Control Systems Administrator serves as the technical expert on the District's control systems. Employees at this level receive only occasional direction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and possess a full understanding of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
This position is open for Full-time employment and for CalPERS retired annuitants.
The District
The District provides high-quality drinking water to customers and visitors of its service area. The District is a medium-sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors/General Manager form of government, 240 full-time employees and a $114,845,961 combined annual operating and capital budget for FY 2022. Annually, the District delivers water to 190,000 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for 21,000 acres of pristine watershed lands on Mt. Tam.
THE JOB
Typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Plans, assigns, supervises, coordinates and participates in the work of the Controls unit;
performs a variety of complex control system duties including planning, design, development, implementation, modification, and maintenance of the District's computer-based process monitoring and control systems;
prepare control systems specifications, drawings, sketches, and other supporting documentation for proposed projects;
update and maintain technical specifications and documentation for the District's SCADA and control systems;
provide support for District control systems engineering installation projects; assist in the inspection of contractor installations as necessary; provide technical support during project installation, including design changes, submittal review and request for information from contractors;
work closely with Controls Technicians in providing support, training and assistance for difficult and complex control systems projects and repairs;
perform SCADA and control systems network administration duties such as configure, program, test, install, and maintain networked control systems, connect peripherals to system; monitor system integrity;
provide technical hardware and software support to users; identify, diagnose, and resolve technical problems;
participate in the design or modification of computer or programmable logic controllers (PLC) programs used in process control or SCADA systems;
program, install, and maintain PLC;
install, maintain, and repair telemetry communication devices, such as modems, cellular modems, digital service units, and 900 MHz MAS radios;
serve as technical resource on control systems problems at the District's water treatment and distribution facilities;
analyze, troubleshoot and repair electronic instrumentation, and control system hardware or software;
review drawings, plans, and other work submitted by consultants, engineers, and contractors for conformance with District specifications and standards; and
prepare accurate and clear reports and compose correspondence and maintain appropriate records including standard operating procedures.
Job Description URL:
https://www.marinwater.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/Control%20Systems%20Admin...
Additional Job PDF:
Control Systems Administrator Job Brochure Vac 2309 4-11-22.pdf
Ideal Candidate
QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel administration;
principles and practices utilized in the design, application, and modification of a variety of electronic, process monitoring, process control, and related computer-based systems, instrumentation and equipment;
telecommunications transmission principles and equipment;
programming as applied to SCADA systems;
programming and maintaining of PLCs;
control system theory and design concepts for electronic process control systems;
operational characteristics of electronic control systems hardware and software;
operational characteristics of local area networks and supporting platforms;
operational characteristics of specialized test equipment used to diagnose and troubleshoot control systems malfunctions;
principles and practices of control systems network administration;
pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations;
English composition and proper spelling, grammar, punctuation;
applicable District rules and regulations.
Ability to:
Design and modify various control system software and hardware;
analyze control systems and telemetry system requirements, and recommend solutions;
review control system designs, drawings, specifications, and other engineering project documentation;
read, interpret, and work from plans and specifications;
develop, read and analyze PLC software;
conduct technical research work, make detailed analyses and write reports;
provide technical support to operations maintenance staff;
perform accurate engineering calculations;
perform SCADA and control systems network administration duties;
use sound judgment in unusual and emergency situations;
communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
perform complex control system work and exercise a high level of independent judgement;
perform the full range of duties listed in the Example of Duties listed above;
travel to alternative work locations and off-site meetings; and
drive a vehicle.
Training and Experience: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in control systems engineering, electronics or computer science, or a related field, and two years' experience planning, designing, developing, implementing, modifying or maintaining SCADA systems and computerized control systems and including two years in lead capacity.
OR
An Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in control systems engineering, electronics or computer science, or a related field, and four years experience planning, designing, developing, implementing, modifying or maintaining computerized control systems and including two years in a lead capacity.
OR
Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent, and six years of experience planning, designing, developing, implementing, modifying or maintaining computerized control systems and including two years in a lead capacity.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Pass a "D1" Distribution Operator's Examination and obtain a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) "D1" Operator Certificate within one year of date of appointment.
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and satisfactory driving record.
Special Instructions
SELECTION PROCESS
The process may include a panel interview and final interview. Only those candidates with the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.
HOW TO APPLY
This position is open until filled and may be closed at any time. Apply at earliest convenience.
To be considered for this position you must submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
Recruitment Contact
Contact phone: (415)945-1434
Contact email: humanresources@marinwater.org
To apply: https://www.calopps.org/marin-municipal-water-district/job-20232038
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