AUTOMATION COORDINATOR
AUTOMATION COORDINATOR
Utilities
Hiring Range: $68,366 - $104,258
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. April 9, 2023
Chesterfield County’s Utilities Department is seeking an Automation Coordinator to administer and support all Utilities Department wide SCADA systems. Manage system expansions/updates/upgrades; design/coordinate SCADA network communications; interpret and support SCADA applications in both a water and wastewater environment. Collaborate with engineers and system integrators on existing SCADA systems as well new design requirements. Manage, support and administer the Portalogic Septage Receiving System. Perform emergency response and triage for Plant operations for all SCADA systems. Negotiate and coordinate managed care agreements. Collaborate with IST on network and server hardware needs and changes. Work with the Procurement Department on sole source agreements. Perform other work as required.
Successful candidate will possess bachelor’s degree in information systems, with emphasis on analysis, from a technical aspect as well as a business/process point of view; minimum of five years of experience in computer field with experience geared toward application development in a relational database environment; experience in SCADA controls and PLC/RTU systems administration in a water/wastewater environment preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Individual must have experience with operating systems and their environments, networks, wireless communications, software, hardware, and programing in a field environment. Should possess project management experience involving sizable projects; a working knowledge of computers, PLC’s/RTU’s, radio/wireless communication networks and associated peripherals. Ability to identify, research and recommend equipment and/or software improvements and upgrades.
Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
A Chesterfield County application is required and must be submitted online by deadline. Visit chesterfield.gov/careers to view instructions and to complete and submit an application.
(804) 748-1551.
An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion