Under the direction of the Manager W&WW SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), the SCADA Technician is responsible for the development, troubleshooting and maintenance of the SCADA Systems within the Water and Wastewater Section.
Provide project review and coordination supervise implementation and quality control of projects as it relates to SCADA. Inspect and audit workmanship, materials and procedures throughout a project lifecycle to ensure that process automation programming logic and control system specifications are met and in compliance with SCADA system standards.
Review and comment on projects, both capital and internal, by addressing concerns and potential problems or conflicts resulting from contract drawings, specifications, plant and/or field conditions.
Install, implement, test, maintain and improve SCADA systems (hardware and software), distributed process control Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and instrumentation at plants and associated remote sites.
Maintain a liaison with the public, contractors, suppliers, engineering consultants, utilities, local municipalities, Regional staff, other government and inspection agencies, and acts on their concerns.
Shift Information
This position is currently scheduled Monday - Friday days, and is subject to days, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays while on standby/overtime.
Other Conditions
Please note that this is a Bargaining Unit position.
Knowledge
- Three to five years in Water/Wastewater SCADA and Control Systems or a similar work environment.
- Instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration Controls Automation and Process Control Design experience is required
- Must possess knowledge of operations and maintenance of plants and distribution systems.
- Must possess a sound working knowledge of computer systems and programming, networks (LAN & WAN), PLCs, process automation techniques, electronics, mathematics, hydrology, chemistry, contract drawings and specifications, and environmental and electrical engineering principles.
- Must be knowledgeable of best available technologies in control system automation hardware and software.
- Must be knowledgeable of the Ontario Drinking Water Objectives and MOECC Certificates of Approval or Environmental Compliance Approval.
- Must have working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regional Niagara's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) considered an asset
Education
- Graduate of a three year diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, preferably with a specialty in Control Systems, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience, plus
- Must be certified or eligible for certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technician and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
OR
- Must possess and maintain a Certificate of Qualification under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act as a Certified Industrial Electrician (442A)
- Must successfully obtain MOECC Operator-in-Training licenses/certification in Wastewater Treatment (WWT), Wastewater Collection, Water Treatment (WT) and Water Distribution within three (3) months of commencing employment and must pass MOECC Class I WT or WWT Operators License exam within 18 months
- Additional specialized training and education in Allen Bradley PLCs, GE iFix/iHistorian, Proficy Machine Edition, Local and Wide Area Networks, Windows XP/7/10, Windows Server 2008/2012, Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point), , Information/Data Management and Reporting Systems, Quantitative and Qualitative Environmental Monitoring Technologies, Instrumentation Calibration, Troubleshooting and Verification Techniques.
Skills
- Must be able to program a variety of PLC, RTUs and Operator Interface Terminals
- Demonstrated knowledge of:
o Industrial Networking
o Redundant SCADA Systems
o SCADA Historians
- Must possess training in WHMIS, Confined Space Entry, CPR, First Aid and Electrical Safety.
Special Requirements
- Must work without direct supervision.
- Must be able to supervise and train staff or others.
- In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
- It is the employee's responsibility to possess and maintain a valid and restriction-free driver's license of appropriate class to carry out the duties of the job.
- Must comply with all aspects of the Regional Respiratory Program Policy. Respiratory Fit Test mandatory.
Union:CUPE 1287
Salary:$32.47 - $34.54 per hour, benefits upon conclusion of probationary period
Work Hours:40 hrs / week
Total rewards at Niagara Region is the combined package of compensation, benefits, programs and activities available to our employees.
Highlights of this Package Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Performance recognition
- Health & dental benefits
- Prescription drugs , extended health care services, vision, hospital, out-of-province travel and dental coverage
- Life Insurance
- Long term disability
- Accidental death & dismemberment coverage
- Participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan
- Group home & auto insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Canada Savings Bond purchase plan
Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application using the link below:
www.niagararegion.ca/government/hr/careers/job-posting.aspx?j=17552&p=SCADA+Technician
We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 430,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.
