Project Manager, SCADA Engineering

BASIC PURPOSE:

Manages and participates in the design, development, operation and technical support of the Authority's Water and Wastewater Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the basic supervision of the Program Manager, SCADA Engineering.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercises close supervision of assigned Senior Monitoring and Control Engineer and Project Engineer staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and participates in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of control logic for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Manages and participates in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of Human Machine Interface (HMI) software.
• Manages, installs, maintains and troubleshoots the SCADA networks and the SCADA PCs.
• Insures that work on new and modified monitoring and control systems includes preparation of project scope and P & ID drawings through user interview, PLC and HMI program testing, documentation and training.
• Insures in-house and consultant compliance with the SCADA standards.
• Monitors in detail the SCADA programming, testing and startup work of consultants and integrators.
• Coordinates the testing, startup and training needs associated with the monitoring and control systems.
• Installs, maintains and monitors SCADA security systems.
• Creates and maintains up to date records and documentation on SCADA network, PC and PLC installations.
• Manages SCADA tag databases and coordinates any necessary changes.
• Insures that SCADA data is backed-up on local nodes and on the network archive system.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Works with MIS staff as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering, electrical engineering or related field; and
• At least five (5) years of experience in the installation, operation and maintenance of process control systems; and
• At least two (2) years' experience with ladder logic and HMI programming (Allen Bradley PLC and GE Proficy iFIX Software preferred); and
• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience; Successful completion of the MWRA sponsored supervisory training program and receipt of the training certificate may be substituted for supervisory experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Through knowledge of Ethernet, routers, firewalls, managed switches, hubs, PCs, and Windows operating systems required.
• The ability to test and troubleshoot to the component level using a variety of electronic test equipment as well as computer driven diagnostics.
• Familiarity with water distribution and treatment systems or wastewater collection and treatment systems.
• Thorough understanding of water and wastewater instrumentation.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic wiring practices.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, train and assign duties to subordinates.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other equivalent CAD program.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Participates in on-call rotation assignments if needed with other SCADA engineering staff. In the absence of volunteers, may be required to be on-call or report for comp time in an inverse seniority pool.

A valid Driver's License required.

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or ability to obtain within six (6) months.

A valid Massachusetts Grade II Water Distribution or Treatment Licenses; or a Grade II Wastewater Collection System Certification; or a Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant certification; or the ability to obtain same within six (6) months.

Certification in Confined Space Entry or ability to pass MWRA Confined Space Training within six (6) months

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Hand tools, mobile radio, telephone, personal computer, network equipment, software, copy and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.