PLC-SCADA TECHNICIAN

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Tidewater Utilities, Inc. has been Delaware’s premiere water company since 1964. We have created a work environment that promotes professional development and finding your passion. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation.

Joining our team means that you have a multitude of benefits that support you in and out of the workplace such as- full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more.

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Summary

PLC-SCADA technicians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electronic equipment (including but not limited to input/output cards, variable speed drives, process control equipment) and write/edit PLC and SCADA programs for a wide variety of simple or complex automated control systems. The candidate must maintain a safe and clean work environment following all TUI/MSEX safety procedures and PPE requirements. The individual must always act in a professional and respectful manner. This position will require scheduled on call and availability for emergencies after hours, holidays and weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All matters listed herein are considered essential job functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. There may be other duties not listed but essential for plant operations during emergencies and to maintain operational resiliency. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Performs maintenance and repair for programmable logic controllers, remote terminal units, control data acquisition systems, and electronic control instruments.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs the field equipment for SCADA system for water/wastewater plants, pump stations, sewer lift stations, and automated control systems.
• Reads, writes, understands, and performs modifications to existing PLC code, OIT graphics and will at times need to modify existing code. Download and test software program for the PLC or OIT at the treatment plants and remote sites.
• Configures and downloads radio programs, assembles, and installs radio equipment, reads, understands, and performs modifications to existing radio topography to maintain compatibility and consistency in the radio network.
• Trains operations and maintenance staff on the operation of new, modified, and existing plant systems.
• Work with the engineering department and system integrators to assist with the design, configuration, and support of PLC and OIT devices.
• Be the point of contact for system integrators to oversee changes to field units.
• Ensure compliance with Enterprise SCADA security policies and guidelines by system integrators and others.
• Work with the SCADA Security Analyst to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with the SCADA environment including but not limited to the following:
  • Field device communications
  • Field device operations
  • Mismatch set points.
  • HMI screen designs
  • Troubleshoot system alarms related to security events.
• Provide the same level of support to subsidiary operating units including but not limited to Pinelands and MWC This may include occasional travel to those locations to gain familiarity with and a working knowledge of the devices and processes in use.
• Be able to use Enterprise Workforce Asset Management (WAM) system efficiently.

Qualifications

• Should be proficient in programming PLC/OIT equipment using EcoStruxure Control Expert software, Wonderware and DNP3 protocol.
• Strong working knowledge of jobsite safety.
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues and find faults.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Have knowledge and use of computer skills, including word, excel and outlook.

Education or Experience

• Possess a high school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and proven experience of PLC automation software, coding languages and protocols.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, can write simple correspondence and complete documentation completely and in a timely manner. Be able to effectively present information, to peers or supervision.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and perform basic algebra. Must also be able to read and use measuring devices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee performs as part of the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to lift fifty pounds, climbing, crawling, stooping, reaching, grasping, and standing. Work also emphasizes visual acuity, hearing, and speech.

Americans With Disabilities Act

• Climbing ability
• Visual acuity
• Manual dexterity
• Heavy lifting
• Normal hearing
• Walking ability
• Must be able to smell

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The employee may be exposed to several types of production equipment.
• The employee may be exposed to various mechanical parts.
• The employee may be exposed to various weather conditions.
• The employee may be exposed to loud noise.
• The employee may be exposed to electrical hazards.
• The employee may be exposed to toxic chemicals.

Safety

Must obey all enterprise safety rules to ensure your safety and the safety of your fellow employees.

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and have a valid driver’s license. Additionally, must be cleared by Department of Defense to access government facility.

Middlesex Water Company and its' subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You can submit your resume and salary requirements by: e-mail to HRDE@middlesexwater.com by fax to 302.734-9296 or by mail to HR Manager, Middlesex Water Company, 1100 S Little Creek Road, Dover, DE 19901.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for the position or are currently employed by Middlesex Water Company will be contacted.