Project Manager, SCADA Engineering

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: Operations Support

UNION/GRADE: Unit 9/Grade 25

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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 Massachusetts Driver's License required.

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