Control Systems Specialist

Control Systems Specialist

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related technical field or 5+ years of experience
• 5+ years in control system technology
• Hands-on experience in PLC/HMI system programming required
• Knowledge of widely used control system packages such as Rockwell, GE Proficy, GeoSCADA or similar required
• Must be able to read and write

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the Utility SCADA standards are maintained and the control systems are in compliance with Veolia, Industry, State, and Federal cyber security rules, guidelines, policies, and best practices
• Proactively evaluate, enhance, and develop preventative maintenance activities for instrumentation and control devices in the systems
• Responsible for management of data acquisition originated from SCADA, or similar data source to ensure data quality and availability for the operation / business needs
• Execute preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities
• Key member of the Veolia New York Smart SCADA upgrade project team
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the control systems hardware/software, communication networks, and historical database systems
• Responsible to maintain control system Emergency coverage
• Participate in the Veolia NY OPS Emergency Response Team
• Troubleshoot systems; perform root cause analysis, identify resolution options, implement best alternatives
• Oversee vendors for work performed on control systems and related devices
• Support operations, engineering, and corporate departments in defining control system requirements balancing cost, efficiency, and security
• Travel – Must respond to remote locations to troubleshoot, repair, and improve control systems as required to maintain continuity of service for customers and regulatory compliance
• Maintain and repair the control system communications, including plant fiber optic, routers, switches, firewalls, cellular modems, and serial radios
• Develop operational procedures, reports, etc. Supporting operations and to ensure regulatory compliance and the requirements of both internal and external clients
• Coordinate with the Utility M&S control system group with regards to SCADA standards, significant system changes, problem-solving assistance
• Coordinate with Veolia’s TS group with regards to Industrial Control System cyber security, network maintenance, and computer system maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in water or wastewater treatment plants and system facilities preferable but not required
• Network and remote communications including radio, cellular, and TCP/IP networking a plus
• Skills in VBA programming a plus
• Be available to support operations whenever needed (occasional nights and weekends)