SCADA Systems Technician I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lascruces/jobs/newprint/4672127) Apply  SCADA Systems Technician I Salary $28.06 Hourly Location Las Cruces, NM Job Type Contract Job Number J036 09-24 MD Department Utilities Opening Date 09/25/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Nature of Work Performs technical support to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system as well as other related application software systems using a broad range of electronic/electrical test equipment. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Position functions in an internal office environment with no notable hazards or adverse environmental conditions and outside in the field subject to all weather conditions, occasional odors, fumes, gases and dust. PHYSICAL FACTORS Light to medium physical work which involves installing RTUs and radio antennas; rewriting control circuits; pulling wire; changing gas and water transducers; working in PRV vaults; and changing components in the RTUs, including radios, power supplies and batteries. WORK SITUATION FACTORS May be required to work outside normal working hours, holidays and weekends to identify, locate and correct SCADA system problems; requires on-call status for emergency situations. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policy. FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Full-Time; Contract; Non-Exempt This position is graded at CN19. Duties and Responsibilities + Assigns SCADA RTU positions in the communications hierarchy; configures hardware for the new position. + Programs SCADA radio for the correct frequency; tests and aligns radio signal. + Loads new SCADA programs into the RTU; verifies program operations and functionality. + Connects wiring between SCADA I/O boards and the external devices. + Installs, modifies and makes major repairs to SCADA microcomputer hardware and software systems. + Installs SCADA hardware, peripheral components and software, following design or installation specifications. + Establishes plans for preventive maintenance and use of SCADA equipment. + Maintains records and reports for LAN system for maintenance review and planning for future upgrades; monitors and reports LAN system problems to the Information Technology Division for resolution. + Inspects remote well and telemetry sites to identify, locate and correct SCADA system problems. Minimum Qualifications Associate Degree in Computer Technology or related field PLUS two years experience in hardware/software operations. Previous experience in SCADA operations is highly-desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Class D driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General knowledge of:Principles, practices and processes to support, maintain, install and use a SCADA system; typical municipal water/wastewater, and natural gas production and distribution systems; characteristics and application of an Access database, Excel spreadsheets, Bristol Babcock Network 3000 communications protocol or equivalent; radio communication network principles. Ability to:Program, install, configure and troubleshoot SCADA microcomputer hardware and software systems; use a personal computer and various software applications; conduct tests, analyze results, detect errors and take corrective action, both in the office and the field; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff; operate a motor vehicle and navigate across even and uneven surfaces; install SCADA remote terminal units and associated equipment at remote sites. Skills in: Personal computer and software/hardware used in SCADA operations. To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces, Click here (http://www.las-cruces.org/207/Employee-Benefits) 01 Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process). + Yes + No 02 Do you have at a minimum, the equivalent to an Associate Degree in Computer Technology, or related field? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.) + Yes + No 03 I understand and accept that if my response is "YES" to the question above, I agree to provide proof of the required degree and/or transcript (official or unofficial) if recommended for the position. + Yes + No 04 Do you have at a minimum, two years of experience in hardware/software operations? (If you fail to include this information under the Work Experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.) + Yes + No 05 This position has a preference for applicants that have experience working in SCADA operations. Do you meet this preference? + Yes + No 06 PREFERENCE: Do you have experience working with the following: Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Electronics/Instrumentation, Networking/Servers and Programmable Languages. Do you meet this preference? (If you fail to include this under the Work Experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.) + Yes + No 07 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 08 If you answered "yes" to the previous question above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the state that issued the license. If none, type N/A Required Question Agency City of Las Cruces Address P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004 Phone 575-528-3100575-528-3100 Website http://www.lascruces.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email