SCADA Specialist/Technician - BCRUA Water Treatment Plant

SCADA Specialist/Technician

The City of Round Rock and the BCRUA are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a SCADA Specialist/Technician at the BCRUA water treatment plant located in Cedar Park. This role is essential to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of BCRUA's water treatment facilities. Depending on qualifications and experience, the position may be filled as either the certified SCADA Specialist or Technician. Ideal candidates will bring strong technical skills and a commitment to operational excellence. If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to growth and success, we encourage you to apply!

Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

Examples of Duties

SCADA Technician: The hiring range for this position is $54,080 to $66,040 depending on experience.

Under general supervision, the SCADA Technician performs a variety of technical tasks in support of the SCADA system to include calibrating equipment, performing overall maintenance and correcting problems with equipment; providing technical support; serving as first responder to outages and equipment failures; coordinating work; and documenting work activities.

• Programs SCADA by developing new code; querying the historian; edits existing programs; archives programs; works with software such as, Ignition Vision, INSQL, and Modicon Concept.
• Repairs and maintains SCADA by diagnosing problems using schematic drawings, monitoring software, and digital test equipment; repairs, replaces and reprograms by diagnosis; performs routine maintenance on SCADA system components; performs visual and machine aided inspections, installs and inspects weatherization; work requires climbing of storage tanks and work performed in confined spaces.
• Builds SCADA by assembling parts to form a working product; tests assembly prior to deployment; deploys, assembles, and integrates field and human machine interface.
• Maintains UPS equipment by diagnosing software to measure uninterruptable power supply capacity; replaces batteries if capacity is low; replaces UPS if unit fails.
• Calibrates instruments by using test equipment; performs periodic calibrations to verify monitoring instruments are within limits; directs others to perform calibrations.

SCADA Specialist: The hiring range for this position is $64,480 to $78,000 depending on experience.

Under general supervision, the SCADA Specialist provides SCADA system support by implementing programming modifications, developing new installations, troubleshooting control systems and related components and participating in project design and execution.

• Develops, updates, and maintains all aspects of the SCADA system including programming and upgrading of computers and software, testing, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of the systems.
• Installs, enhances, troubleshoots, calibrates and repairs systems and/or equipment.
• Assists with engineering design, technical review and installations of CIP projects related to SCADA.
• Responsible for the configuration and maintenance of the database system that collects, reports and archives all of the data required by the various regulatory agencies. Produce internal and external reports.
• Maintains UPS equipment by diagnosing software to measure uninterruptable power supply capacity; replace batteries if capacity is below acceptable percentage.
• Calibrates instruments; uses test equipment, performs periodic calibrations to verify and document that process monitoring equipment is within limits.

Experience and Training

SCADA Technician

• Two-year Associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school.
• At least one (1) year of experience as a SCADA technician or in a similar position.

SCADA Specialist

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Additional work experience may be substituted on a year-by-year basis.
• At least two (2) years of experience as a SCADA technician or in a similar position.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Class C Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain before employment.
• Obtain Surface Water C or Water Distribution Operator C from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within two (2) years of employment.

Benefits

At the City of Round Rock, our employees drive our success. We believe serving the community starts with taking care of our employees. We're committed to offering competitive and comprehensive benefits that not only protect your health and financial future but also help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Health & Medical Coverage

Robust Medical Plans: Comprehensive in-network coverage, 100% covered preventive care, and competitive deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. The City invests in employee well-being by paying a significant share of premiums and providing subsidies for dependent coverage.

No-Cost, On-Site Primary Care Health Clinic: Free primary care visits at RockCare for employees and eligible dependents, ensuring convenient, quality care.

Dental and Vision Benefits

Dental Plan: Low copays and in-network savings for exams, cleanings, fillings, and major dental procedures.

Vision Plan: Affordable vision coverage with benefits for exams, eyewear, and contact lens servicesensuring you see clearly every day.

Leave Benefits

Paid Parental Leave: Bond with your newest family member through paid parental leave that supports work-life balance when it matters most.

Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals: Accrue 120 hours of vacation leave and 96 hours of sick leave in year one!

Personal Leave: Full-time exempt employees enjoy 40 hours of personal leave a year.

12 Paid City Holidays: A holiday schedule designed for rest, recharge, and time with family and friends.

Life, Disability, and Supplemental Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance: Basic life insurance provided at no cost with optional voluntary coverage available to ensure your family's security.

Disability Coverage: Short- and Long-Term Disability plans protect your income in the event of illness or injury.

Supplemental Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Gap insurance help cover unexpected costs, easing financial stress during tough times.

Flexible Spendings, Retirement & Savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Pre-tax options for health care and dependent care expenses that help you manage out-of-pocket costs.

2:1 Match on Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Retirement Pension: Secure your future with our TMRS retirement planyour savings grow twice as fast! You contribute 7% of your pre-tax gross salary to an account that earns at least 5% interest every year. At retirement, the City matches your TMRS account 2:1 and also provides a supplement death benefit.

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans: Boost your financial goals by deferring some of your pre-tax income and investing it for growth.

Tuition Assistance: Support for further education and career development.

Balancing Work and Life

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential counseling services for personal or work-related challenges.

Legal & ID Theft Protection: Enjoy peace of mind with affordable legal assistance and identity theft protection for life's unexpected challenges.

Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with optional pet insurance that helps cover vet costs.

Wellness Benefits

Free 24/7 gym access with showers, lockers, and modern equipment.

Free Round Rock Public Library card with access to LinkedIn Learning training.

Free Yoga and Strength/Conditioning classes.

Free or discounted memberships to local recreation centers and access to community resources.

Free pool passes (excluding RockNRiver).

Free access to training courses, online and in-person.

And so much more!