Democratic Hispanic Caucus Of Seminole County, Fl - Winter Park, FL
posted 5 months ago
The Industrial Programmer is responsible for performing highly complex technical work in the development, installation, programming, upgrade, maintenance, security, and support of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This system includes servers, networks, Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). The SCADA system is crucial for controlling, monitoring, collecting, and recording process variables, events, and alarms from water and wastewater facilities, including remote well sites, pump stations, lift stations, and reclaimed facilities. The Industrial Programmer oversees the overall SCADA system for the Water and Wastewater Departments and is also responsible for the maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of the Facilities Security System, which encompasses field cameras, cyber key systems, electronic badge systems, and security servers. In this role, the Industrial Programmer will install and program SCADA/Security and instrumentation equipment at various facilities, design and integrate systems, plan future improvements, and collaborate with staff and external vendors to enhance field operations. The position requires maintaining and improving the functionality of the SCADA/Security system, which includes PLCs, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), data historian, and reporting systems. The programmer will administer passwords and system access, plan and implement software refinements, and oversee SCADA/Security archiving and reporting. Additionally, the programmer will assist in preparing cost estimates, maintaining budgets, and managing contracts for consultants. The role also involves responding to operator inquiries regarding SCADA, acting as a liaison between water, wastewater, reclaimed, and collections crews, and training operators on the SCADA system's functions and features. The Industrial Programmer must be available to respond to industrial control systems and SCADA programming trouble calls 24/7 and must be knowledgeable about Utilities Operations Cybersecurity implementation according to industry best practices. Effective communication, both orally and in writing, is essential for this position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary, and in emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.