SCADA Analyst - (24-DDCS-815009-010)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

The SCADA Analyst ensures robustness and integrity of the SCADA System including directing and coordinating employees in support of calibration services and data management. Responsible for managing upgrades, yearly maintenance contracts and long-term planning of SCADA and instrumentation system for the water distribution and collection systems.

• Maintains and updates the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to ensure uninterrupted operation.
• Develops, documents, coordinates, and implements changes to the SCADA system to support operational changes and engineering projects.
• Focused on Aveva (Wonderware) System Platform, Historian, and Schneider Vijeo support and development.
• Maintains standards for SCADA system and ensures application to Capital Upgrade projects.
• Responsible for maintaining System change management process staying within IT audit practices.
• Responsible for developing new PLC programs and making changes to existing PLC programs.
• Responsible for building the SCADA and HMI databases to acquire data from remote PLC sites and work with Control Center personnel to design and implement graphic displays to support pipeline operation.
• Create scripts, reports and troubleshooting skills using VB.Net, SQL queries and other reporting tools.
• Must work closely with Operations and maintenance personnel on a daily basis and respond to their urgent systems' needs.
• Investigates, evaluates, and recommends hardware, software, or service required to repair, replace, enhance, update, or improve the SCADA environment.
• Works with communication vendors and internal support personnel to quickly resolve data communication problems during outages.
• Updates software and software configurations as needed to maintain system integrity and security.
• Coordinates with vendors for product support.
• Responsible for writing documentation (examples: control narratives, SOP's, policies) as needed to support job functions
• Identifies issues related to coordination with other utilities and municipal service providers.
• Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers within the Department and throughout the Authority. Oversees and coordinates the work of vendors.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital.

• Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
• Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values-accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
• Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees' individuality and unique contributions.
• Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities".

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com.