(SSSS)-Manager-SCADA

Job Information

General Responsibilities:

Provides overall management for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System. Responsible for overseeing the support and running of the SCADA system's infrastructure. Manage data archiving and retrieval—planning maintenance, upgrade, and expansion of the SCADA system infrastructure over time. Interface with Engineering, Operations, and the Maintenance groups regarding their needs from SCADA.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees the implementation of the duties to be carried out by the SCADA Department
• Carries supervisory responsibilities per the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Oversees the planning and implementation of new sites to be added to the SCADA system's radio network and Distributed Control System DCS
• Supervise planning and implementation of controls for new equipment installed at various plants where integration into the DCS system is required
• Coordinate training of BWWB staff in SCADA infrastructure support, including radios, Programmable Logic Controllers PLC, and DCS system, etc
• Determine graphical representation of distribution system to be displayed on DCS system
• Develop optimum water for delivery scenarios in conjunction with Engineering, Water Resources, and Purification departments for raw and finished water delivery
• Provide data for analysis and decision-making, such as distribution studies, rate studies, system-wide changes due to drought conditions, plant construction and upgrades, and growth projections
• Attend and participate in Manager/Supervisor meetings and other committee assignments such as IT, Capital Improvements, Security, Water Loss, etc
• Responsible for planning and monitoring the departmental budget and reporting monthly variance as required
• On-call to support the SCADA system x
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws Ensure all organizational policies and guidelines are adhered to and administered correctly, including the HR Management Guide, Employee Handbook, reviewing and approving timesheets, and expense reports, complying with applicable employment laws, purchasing guidelines, bid law, etc
• Champion, model, and administer a performance-oriented culture by demonstrating strong leadership and people development skills Seek to develop and monitor key performance measurements and develop/support a work environment that develops, recognizes, holds accountable, and rewards talent to support employee engagement and meet current and future workforce needs
• Responsible for demonstrating the organization's core values and using performance management principles to continuously improve the department and organization's effectiveness, efficiency, products, and services This includes, but is not limited to, participating in improvement teams, recommending and implementing improvement ideas, and participating in training and other activities to keep up to date on processes, information, etc
• Champion and ensure the administration of safe work practices and operations
• Maintain and protect sensitive and private information by keeping employee records confidential in accordance with HIPAA, local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management
• Perform other duties as assigned..

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Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Business related field required

Certifications

Experience:

Ten (10) years of water distribution system design or engineering experience, instrumentation, controls, and/or purification process knowledge required. PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and DCS (Distributive Control System) programming skills, technical understanding of water treatment process, data record keeping, and report generation. Five (5) years of supervisory experience required.  Knowledge of ADEM and EPA compliance reporting. 

**For internal candidates, the successful completion of the following BWW leadership development programs may be counted towards the required supervisory experience:

• Pre-Supervisory Program (STAR) = one year of supervisory experience
• Succession Planning Program = one year of supervisory

Supervision:

3-5 employees directly

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods 
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction 
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard 
• Communication skills using the spoken word 
• Ability to see within normal parameters 
• Ability to hear within normal range 
• Ability to move about 

Working Environment:

Moderate Noise – (business office)