SCADA Specialist

Job Description

Division: Water/Wastewater Treatment and Compliance

Department: Growth and Infrastructure

Initial Reporting Location: Frobisher

Job Status: Permanent Position

Number of Vacancies: 1

Affiliation: Inside Unit

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: n/a

Range of Pay: IWIT Group 2 - $40.51 to $49.76 per hour (subject to review)

The start date will follow the selection process.

This position is eligible to work remotely on a part-time basis.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general supervision of the Water/Wastewater Process Engineer.

• Oversee the operation and upkeep of the Water/Wastewater SCADA system.
• Request, plan, schedule, execute and report on all maintenance performed on the SCADA system in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Division’s Maintenance Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Oversee internal automation projects and large implementations within the Division. Coordinate projects and develop timelines to meet goals and objectives while ensuring completion within assigned budget, under the supervision of the Water/Wastewater Process Engineer.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that reflect the effectiveness of the SCADA system in meeting operational requirements.
• Receive and process all invoices from contractors and consultants for work associated with the SCADA system.
• Consult regularly with Water and Wastewater supervisors, operating staff, and designated personnel from within CGS’s Information Technology group to ensure that the SCADA system is meeting operational requirements.
• Oversee the development and subsequent enforcement of a SCADA System Programming Standard for CGS staff, contractors and consultants.
• Assist Information Technology in the development of contingency plans to deal with the most probable SCADA system failure modes.
• Working closely with the Division’s Maintenance Compliance Officer, maintain a detailed inventory of all hardware and software that is being used in support of the SCADA system.
• Assist in the development and refinement of the policies and procedures that define how the SCADA system is to be managed.
• Anticipate or identify the need for, develop, test and implement programming code as required for PLCs, RTUs and PACs associated with the SCADA system.
• Ensure that all work performed on the SCADA system is in accordance with Information Technology’s standard procedures and practices.
• Anticipate or identify the need for, develop, modify and test SCADA screens for use by facility supervisors/operators.
• Provide field support to Information Technology in troubleshooting LAN, WAN or local PC problems, as directed.
• Provide technical guidance to CGS Engineers on all SCADA-related issues. Assist with the development of the technical statement of requirements to be included in CGS’s Request for Proposal.
• Ensure that any SCADA-related work resulting from the implementation of a capital project is completed in accordance with the associated contract documents.
• Oversee all commissioning work that is performed by contractors at water and wastewater facilities that may have an impact on the SCADA system, including ensuring that proper tags have been assigned, set points and limits have been correctly entered, and associated SCADA screens are functional and correct.
• Ensure that the SCADA related information contained within the Operating Manual for each facility is correct and kept up-to-date.
• Provide training to operators and managers whenever changes are made to the SCADA system or the associated hardware and software.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable provincial legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Community College diploma in a combination of electronics, instrumentation, microcomputers, systems and network administration.
• Over two and a half (2½) years up to and including five (5) years experience dealing with SCADA systems and end-user computing support in a networked, instrumentation-based environment.
• At least two (2) years experience overseeing contractors and consultants in a project environment.
• Experience with the setup and upkeep of multiple SCADA servers, including the configuration management of the associated software and device drivers. Experience with VMware, Nutanix hyperconvergence, Windows 2016 Server is a definite asset.
• Programming experience with a variety of RTU, PLC and PAC controllers required. Experience with Motorola, MOSCAD, Idec and Allen Bradley is a definite asset.
• Experience with Proficy - iFIX, Proficy - iFIX TS, Proficy – Historian, Kepware OPC Servers, RSLinx, Studio 5000, XLReporter, WIN-911 and other related software products required.
• Experience with industrial networking protocols and networking protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU/ASCII and HART required.
• Familiarity with Reliability Centered Maintenance techniques considered an asset.
• Experience in a water and/or wastewater environment considered an asset.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and routing/switching concepts.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with peers, supervisors and the general public. Able to deal with CGS staff and outside agencies in a courteous and effective manner.
• Strong understanding of integrating automation controls in a modern data collection system. General knowledge of database concepts and PC integrations within an instrumentation-based environment.
• Familiarity with local and wide area networks, their administration and troubleshooting.
• Sound communication (written and oral) and organizational skills.
• Ability to assist users of systems automation software in a networked environment.
• Sound computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Project.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

Competencies: Competency Library - Level 2 Proficiency (Individual Contributor)

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