Field SCADA Technician at Essential Utilities in Richmond, VA

Job description

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team! About Essential Utilities Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have an outstanding opportunity for a SCADA Technician in the Richmond, VA area! The SCADA Technician plays a critical role in our Process Control department. The position maintains and enhances existing process control systems to ensure continuous delivery of safe drinking water and reliable wastewater services to our customers. There will also be opportunities to develop and startup new control systems under the guidance of the other department members. This position requires someone who enjoys a challenge and appreciates the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a team. Total Base Pay Range: $79,018.97 - $90,870.97 ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Primary Duties and Responsibilities) Troubleshoots and maintains PLC, OIT, and HMI programs used to operate and control water and wastewater facilities. Troubleshoots and maintains communications devices such as switches, radios, routers, and modems. Builds strong working relationships with operations staff to resolve monitoring and control issues. Ensures all modifications are tested and functional from the PLC to the end user’s display. Follows departmental protocols, processes and standards to ensure equipment is working properly and issues are fully resolved within service level agreements. Partners with electricians and instrument techs to ensure field devices are properly monitored and controlled by the PLC. Performs additions and upgrades to PLC, OIT, and HMI programs including startup and testing in order to provide continuous improvement of operations. Delivers turnkey systems from program development through startup and commissioning. Prepares project plan and status updates as needed. Updates and maintains current and accurate documentation for all field modifications. Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s). QUALIFICATIONS (Required Experience, Education, Licenses, and Certifications) Associate’s degree or relevant technical experience. 5+ years experience in related field. Experience with the following systems and technology is desired: Allen Bradley PLCs / RSLogix; Modicon PLCs / Unity; Wonderware Intouch or System Platform Preferably, 2 years of Water or Wastewater experience. Valid U.S. driver’s license KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Understanding of electrical circuits, programming concepts, and process control instrumentation Knowledg