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Senior Engineering Technician - Metro Water - Los Angeles, CA - EXPIRED


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Company: Metro Water

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SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

The MWD's Water System Operations Group, Operations & Planning Section currently has one (1) opening for a Senior Engineering Technician within the Control System Applications Services Team of the System Operations Unit.  The position is located at our Union Station headquarters in Los Angeles, CA.

This position serves as a technical specialist in support of Metropolitan's Enterprise Wide Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Control System. This is a highly specialized position that leads and performs support and maintenance tasks and projects within specialized areas of SCADA including: client/server applications, local area networks, wide area networks, database systems, server hardware and software, remote terminal unit (RTU) and programmable logic controller (PLC) hardware and software, SCADA system software/hardware and instrumentation, Red Hat Linux/Windows operating systems, network and security management and monitoring, and real-time automatic process control (APC) applications.

Additionally, this position is responsible for day to day SCADA system operations support as well as Engineering capital project support. This position will also support future Control System capital investment projects resulting from the Water System Control Master Plan. These will include projects to upgrade SCADA's overall infrastructure including SCADA software, communications network, RTUs, PLCs, servers, and field instrumentation.

Positions at this level are recognized as technical specialist using initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods or researching trends and patterns to develop new methods, criteria, or proposed new policies. Decisions regarding what needs to be done includes interpreting data, planning of the work, or refining the methods and techniques to be used. The work involves formulating projects; assessing program effectiveness; or analyzing variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions. The work product or service may affect activities, or the operation of other organizations.

JOB DUTIES 

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.

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

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

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

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

12. May provide emergency response within area of responsibility.

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

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

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

4. Leads and performs real-time Automatic Process Control/Programmable Logic Controller

development, support and maintenance.

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

6. Leads and conducts factory acceptance testing and integration of new systems and hardware and software upgrades.

7. Receives, reviews, and implements Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition change requests. Follows up on change requests to ensure quality control standards are being met.

8. Leads and performs Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system administration, security, and network support and maintenance.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (alternate Fridays off)

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.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

License 

Valid California Class C Driver License that allows for driving during the course of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the job duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties.

Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as personal computers and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.

Work Environment: The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., irritant chemicals, electrically energized equipment including high voltage systems, working at great heights under extreme outdoor weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.

Job Related Selection Criteria:

* 20% Job Preparation (education, experience, and training relevant to this position)

* 50% Technical knowledge of, and skill/ability to perform:

o SCADA system hardware/software installation, configuration and troubleshooting

o SCADA Database configuration and administration

o SCADA LAN/WAN network design, deployment and troubleshooting

o Red Hat Linux Operating Systems configuration and administration

o Developing and troubleshooting PLC and C/C++ process control applications

o Developing SCADA and PLC control graphics and supporting databases

o Communications devices such as Modems, Radios, Routers, Switches and Firewalls

o Communications protocols such as OPC, DNP3, TCP/IP, MODBUS, PROFIBUS, ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP and CIP

* 20 % Analytical Skills

* 5 % Written Communication Skills

* 5 % Oral Communication Skills

100% Total 

 

Benefits:

* Competitive compensation

* Excellent Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Retirement plans including Pension plan and 401K (with matching employer contribution), tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and more

* Training and advancement opportunities

* On-site fitness center

* Excellent working environment

* Hub of public transportation: Rail, subway, buses and taxis

* Public transportation reimbursements and van pools 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to [email protected].

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities may be requested by calling (213) 217-7738 at least 5 working days in advance of the scheduled examination date(s).

 

MWD is a Federal and State EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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