WASTEWATER SCADA SYSTEM TECHNICIAN

The Riverside Water Quality Control Plant is seeking a skilled Wastewater SCADA System Technician to support and maintain our industrial Operational Technology (OT) network and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. This role involves the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of SCADA hardware, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial network infrastructure, and software systems. The technician will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of automated wastewater treatment processes.


Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Participate in the testing and initial start-up of control and telemetering systems; evaluate, monitor, and check SCADA systems and related electronics.
• Work, engage, communicate, and collaborate with telephone company personnel in the installation, modification, and troubleshooting of telemetry circuits. 
• Develop, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC control logic; install, configure, and troubleshoot radio telemetry wireless systems. 
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and test fiber optic and copper network connections; assist in the development of plans and specifications for the purchase and installation of SCADA and various control system equipment.
• Partner and work with contractors in the installation and modification for the supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA) software.
• Assist in the programming of additions and changes for the control system computer.
• Provide training and direction for lower level technicians; support and assist technical operations and various concerns that arise in system maintenance.
• Oversee and provide direction and inspection of contractors performing repair or installation and programming of PLC’s, remote terminal units (RTU’s), and related software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES: 

Necessary Special Requirement(s):

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

• Must have or the ability to obtain a Grade I Electrical and Instrumentation Technician certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within 12 months of the hire date.

• Once the probationary period is completed and incumbent has successfully obtained a CWEA Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Grade I certification, employee must continue to pursue a Grade II Electrical and Instrumentation Technician certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within 2 years after the probation period has been met.

Highly desirable qualification:

• Current possession of a Grade I Electrical and Instrumentation Technician certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
• Experience in the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of SCADA hardware, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial network infrastructure, and software systems.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, wastewater, electronic hazards, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Current CWEA Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Certificate (Please scan and attach a copy to this application).
 
PLEASE NOTE:  FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.  You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.  Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.  
 
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.  
 
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
 
NOTE:  The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.   Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. 
 
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

 

Salary : $79,596 - $96,768