SR. Engineering Tech (Cybersecurity)

Job Description

1. Plans and assigns work to staff, expedites progress and verifies accuracy and quality.

2. Leads and trains; may develop technical training materials for area of responsibility.

3. Conducts and directs analyses and investigations of technical issues, prepares reports and makes recommendations.

4. Conducts and directs technical studies, tests, inspections, and research for area of responsibility.

5. Conducts and directs the preparation and review of estimates, plans, submittals, design criteria, and specifications.

6. Develops, prepares, and delivers presentations.

7. Represents Metropolitan within area of responsibility to obtain or convey information and resolve issues.

Develops, negotiates and administers contracts and agreements; oversees the work of vendors, consultants and contractors.

8. Acts as Project Manager; plans, coordinates, and conducts projects within area of responsibility, including monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedule.

9. Oversees, develops, and maintains databases within area of responsibility.

10. Oversees the development and updates of standards, procedures, guidelines, and manuals.

11. May provide emergency response within area of responsibility.

12. May act as resident inspector within area of responsibility.

13. Performs other related Engineering Technician job duties as required.

CORROSION

1. Oversees and performs infrastructure condition assessments and implements protection measures.

2. Oversees and performs testing, evaluation and analysis in the areas of materials performance, selection, and metallurgy for infrastructure reliability.

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

1. Oversees and develops plans, conducts cost-benefit analysis, and implements standard maintenance processes, strategies, and metrics for maintenance decisions.

2. Oversees the maintenance, modification, and testing of the Computerized Maintenance Management System.

3. Oversees, establishes and recommends standard frequency dates or maintenance intervals.

CONTROL SYSTEMS

1. Leads and performs the evaluation, testing, installation, and upgrades of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system.

2. Leads and performs plant startup for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition instrumentation and control.

3. Leads and performs development, support and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data

4. Acquisition system software and hardware, database, graphics, and applications.

5. Leads and performs real-time Automatic Process Control/Programmable Logic Controller development, support and maintenance.

6. Researches Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition technologies; recommends systems and improvements.

CONTRACTS

1. Oversees, monitors, reviews, evaluates, negotiates, and makes recommendations regarding contractor schedules, change orders, working days, claims, and disputes.

2. Leads and performs the evaluation of monthly progress payment requests and preparation of pay estimates including withholding of funds.

POWER SUPPORT

1. Evaluates and develops maintenance programs. Recommends and provides directions required for maintenance implementation.

2. Develops maintenance programs and troubleshoots emergency generators, high voltage electricalsystems, and power plants.

WSO PROPERTY RIGHTS

1. Reviews and makes recommendations on proposed use of right of ways and property for impacts resulting from leases, easements, licenses, developments and encroachments.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education development test (GED), and two years of accredited college or university in engineering and eight years of relevant experience, two years of which must have been at the Engineering Technician III level.

General Required Knowledge of: Practical application of engineering science and technology; arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and their applications; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations; design principles and techniques; project management; construction means and methods; facility planning; technical research, analysis and report preparation; applicable safety practices; and current office technology and equipment.

Corrosion Required Knowledge of: Corrosion science; corrosion control methods including coatings, material selection and cathodic protection; waterworks corrosion issues and control methods.

Maintenance Management Required Knowledge of: Mechanical, electrical and instrumentation maintenance practices; computerized maintenance management systems; maintenance planning practices; cost-benefit value analyses.

Contracts Required Knowledge of: Construction management and administration; cost estimating procedures; value engineering; quality assurance and quality control.

Power Support Required Knowledge of: Electrical theory and design; emergency generators, high voltage electrical systems, and power plants; high voltage switching.

General Required Skills and Abilities to: Prepare and deliver presentations; perform calculations; apply safe work practices; plan and organize work; manage projects; negotiate; develop plans, specifications, drawings, and models; use independent judgment and exercise discretion; problem solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; lead and train; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.

Corrosion Required Skills and Ability to: Inspect, test, and assess infrastructure and equipment to determine corrosion condition using standard methods and techniques; design, test and implement appropriate corrosion control methods.

Maintenance Management Required Skills and Ability to: Develop and implement maintenance plans and processes; analyze systems and processes.

Contracts Required Skills and Ability to: Prepare cost estimates and schedules; use project management software.

Power Support Required Skills and Ability to: Apply electrical theory and design; test, troubleshoot and analyze electrical systems; develop and implement maintenance processes and plans.