Scada Technician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

Vocational Training or an Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Electronics

3-5 years Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems experience required

Computer installation and maintenance systems experience

Utility experience preferred

Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle record review)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

Install devices and equipment for supervisory control including transducers, relays, electronic interfaces to equipment for status indication, analog measurements and accumulators.

Schedules and coordinates construction, installation and commissioning jobs.

Checks the performance of SCADA monitoring system on both fiber and radio networks.

Installs and maintains RTU's, PLC's, radios, starters, SCADA equipment and Remote Control Panels.

Programs on board computers on RTUs and PLCs which include communication parameters, configuration map setups and PLC logic programs.

Install, integrates, customizes, configure, troubleshoot and upgrades control and radio telemetry wired and wireless systems.

Installs antennas, cables and microwave dish.

Install AC and DC power for systems.

Tests and troubleshoots RTU's, PLC, HMI's, radios and starters.

Tests and calibrates transducers.

Fabricates and tests cables for various projects.

Assists in designing fiber optics and radio network installation layouts for SCADA system.

Utilizes computers to program or re-program electrical electronic microprocessor test and control equipment.

Maintains files and records of materials installed, retired, and calibrated for metering and SCADA equipment.

Review and interpret plans, blue prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.

Prepares cost estimates, bills of materials and work order documents.

Updates and closes out work orders.

Provides O&M maintenance of controls for water, waste water, electric substation, gas and communication systems.

Plans, designs, calculates project estimates, project creation, procure materials, vendor elements, and create as build drawings.

Prepares or assists with the preparation of scheduled and/or ad hoc statistical and narrative reports; performs information gathering and analysis and/or forecasting, as specifically directed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.