Operational Technology and Electrical Systems Supervisor

Description

Position Summary

Why It's a Great Opportunity: As an accomplished instrumentation professional with proven experience in operational technologies, like Network Security and PLC controlled automation, you will have a fantastic and rare opportunity to advance and structure our new Operational Technology program. Our goal for this program is to create consistency, best practice, and standards throughout the systems automation and SCADA networks. Because you will be working with a large and multifaceted organization, you will support and oversee numerous Operational Technology (OT) and Electrical systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Networks, Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs, and Programable Logic Controllers (PLCs) within the wastewater treatment plants and collection system. You will also research and implement new technology and work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and IT to ensure we get the best end product when planning, designing and building system wide improvement projects.

Tour of the WWTP

https://youtu.be/uXvDxaieS90

Tour the New Expansion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ83_KNfII8

Drone Footage of the Plant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1FbDOmENGY

Why It's a Great Department: PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn More About Planning And Public Works Here.

How to be Successful in the Role: Your success will come from sharing and utilizing your knowledge with SCADA, complex IT processes, servers, networks, critical thinking, statistical analysis, and wastewater treatment technologies and best practices. Communication of complex workings to diverse groups will also ensure your success.

Your Future in this Role: Our industry changes rapidly and we need to be nimble to keep up with increasing regulatory requirements. Our work is not a short-term project but a new way of doing business, while focusing on continuous improvement and planning for the future. The Sewer Division operates 24/7, there are always improvements that can be made, so our body of work translates into a long-term career for someone with the desire to learn with an analytical aptitude to perform these higher-level duties. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

Core Daily Responsibilities

• Supervise the repair and maintenance of complex industrial computerized control systems, associated SCADA networks, SCADA servers, HVAC operating systems, complex automated electrical power distribution systems and related equipment in the Wastewater Treatment plants.
• Program, test updates, and maintain change control documentation for Operational Technology (OT) control software.
• Track and maintain documentation, service and license contracts, and warranty information for software and hardware.
• Directly supervise assigned staff, which includes hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining.
• Review design drawings, submittals and assist in ensuring compliance with codes and department standards for uniformity that ensures cyber security and enterprise architecture compliance.
• Obtain quotes in accordance with the County’s purchasing processes and procedures.
• Maintain adequate (craft specific) inventory of necessary spare parts, shop, and vehicle supplies.
• Research new operational technology methods, techniques, equipment and make recommendations.
• Maintain accurate plans and specifications for equipment, devices, and P&ID drawings.
• Maintain a working relationship with the Information Technology division of the Finance department (IT), leveraging IT services as required.
  
  

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Graduation from a two (2) year vocational/technical school engineering, electronics or operational technology AND
• Six years of experience which include at least two (2) years lead or supervisory experience in operational technology and or electrical systems in the wastewater/water or similar industry.
• Additional education and experience that clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification may substitute on a year for year basis.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technologies, or Engineering.
• Certification as a journey-level Industrial Electrician or Instrumentation Technician with training in GE SCADA software, process control automation, industrial ethernet and network management.
  
  

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information

To Be Considered For This Opportunity Please

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs .
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
  
  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

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