SCADA Technician

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Under general supervision, perform various non-professional engineering tasks including research, maintenance, planning, design, construction, and testing of the District’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, related telemetry equipment, and related District facilities.
Conduct field inspections and prepare reconnaissance reports with suggested strategies and improvements.
Perform topographic and mapping surveys that tie into District’s GIS model.
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Assisting in investigations and analysis to identify and recommend solutions and approaches for engineering related projects as well as troubleshooting equipment.
Essential Functions JOB FUNCTIONS Transmission and Substation Projects: Assist in the management of transmission, substation & distribution projects.
Design and specification preparation.
Bidding and Constructions.
Ensure Compliance with Quality Assurance/Quality Control to maintain the quality of project deliverables.
Manages and inspects work of contractors.
Prepares field layouts, work authorizations and project estimates.
Inspects and inventories completed projects.
Assist in overseeing and maintaining the 24/7 SCADA System.
Regularly monitor and verify SCADA system and confirm the actual Analog & Digital status(s) of equipment in the substation HMI to ensure that accuracy of the transmission & distribution system is maintained.
Assist in the evaluation of the SCADA system performance to make recommendations for improvements to the user interface and system performance and to help resolve operational problems.
Read and interpret plans, schematics, and documentation related to maintaining SCADA and make necessary updates to ensure GIS system integrity.
Create reports and update maintenance records for all work performed on the SCADA system.
Coordinate with the districts Operations Department in support of SCADA as required.
Generate, edit, update, and verify SCADA sites in an AutoCAD database.
Update, investigate, test, resolve, calibrate, and troubleshoot SCADA applications at SCADA sites.
Field inspection of SCADA related to construction activity.
Prepare and conduct training sessions as applicable for new and existing staff as it pertains to the SCADA System.
Reproduce various engineering records and reports.
Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned Participate in work process improvement efforts primarily as a member of interdisciplinary work teams.
SCADA graphical design and database work.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Real Time Automating Controller (RTAC) programming and troubleshooting.
Completes special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team, department and Central Lincoln goals while actively demonstrating accountability and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below: Knowledge of: Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) power.
Power Rectifiers.
Battery Safety.
Basic Electronic Theory and Electrical Circuits.
4?20mA Input/output (I/O) devices and components.
Transducers Flow measurement devices.
Data radios as utilized by SCADA Microsoft operating systems utilized on desktops and servers.
Software to include: Survalent’s Websurv, Survalents SmartVu HMI, SEL AcSELelerator quickset, SEL Compass, Modicon Ladder Logic Editor, AutoCAD release 2004 or above as it relates to mapping and drawings in support of SCADA.
Algebra and trigonometry Skill or ability to: Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside Central Lincoln, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.
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, word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside Central Lincoln.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures.
Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
Work cooperatively with fellow employees and the public as required.
Attend District directed course work related to daily activities.
Update existing drawings and plot as required.
Run Microsoft Windows ® programs on personal computers including, but not limited to, Works, Word, Excel, Access, etc.
Review and prepare, either “manually”, using AutoCAD or other electronic programs, simple engineering plans, drawings, maps, site plans, and sketches.
Exercise proper safety practices regarding data radios, batteries, electrical circuits, and other equipment used in SCADA.
Read and interpret maps and public works engineering / construction drawings.
Work with GIS maps and ensure SCADA sites are properly marked and maintained Review and prepare, either "manually" or with AutoCAD, engineering plans, drawings, site plans, maps, electrical diagrams / schematics, and sketches Minimum Qualifications and Progression Minimum Education Level Associate degree Specifics: AutoCAD or other drafting.
Minimum Experience Level Two years Specifics: SCADA database & graphical work Substitution Note: Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the required job functions may be qualifying.
Driver’s License Oregon Driver's License required Specifics: This position requires the ability to drive either a personal or company owned vehicle to conduct business for Central Lincoln.
Desirable Qualifications: Experience working with SCADA software specifically Survalent.
AutoCAD experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS Job Conditions: Work is performed in both office and field environments: Work in the office environment is sedentary in nature, requiring ability to process oral communication and the ability to enter and read information on a computer.
Work in the field environment may require bending, climbing, crawling, stretching, pulling, pushing, standing, twisting, and walking over uneven ground.
There is a common exposure to dust, pollen, traffic, and fumes.
Fieldwork may be performed in adverse weather conditions such as snow, rain, wind, flooding, summer heat, etc.
When in the field, a significant amount of driving is required.
Work Location: Central Lincoln-Newport, Florence, Reedsport.
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Travel: Travel occasionally via traditional modes of transportation (including airline travel) over long distances, some of which may involve one or more night stays out of town, both within and outside the state of Oregon.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert Light physical effort in Light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of Light weight (0-25 Pounds) Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are occasionally performed With exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, or pathogenic substances.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Central Lincoln is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.