SCADA Specialist - Gas & Light*

Salary : $67,163.20 - $105,643.20 Annually
Location : 400 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 35M00000457
Department: Public Utilities
Division: Gas and Light
Opening Date: 01/29/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• T uition Assistance Program

Description


The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities - Richmond Gas Works is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the SCADA Specialist position. The selected candidate will plan, design, develop, test, deploy and maintain programs and process control equipment as found within the Natural Gas Distribution System and the Gas Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System. The candidate will also perform field calibrations, troubleshooting and repairing of various support devices within the Natural Gas Gate Stations, the Regulator Vaults and individual Pressure Sites. Additional duties include maintaining standards and testing pressures gauges, voltage meters Infrared Guns and other devices


As part of your professional development with Richmond Gas Works, the Utility offers an internal training program supplemented by Vendor specific training for individual possessing an AE, AS, AT, AES, AET, AIT, APE or higher degrees. This program will be extended to applicants with a minimum of five years in industrial automation software development/Process Control.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Participates in the design/development and implementation of the Natural Gas SCADA System, includes Bristol Babcock and Emerson ControlWave Process Controllers, Automation ONSPEC Human Machine Interface (HMI) Software, EZTouch Graphic Panel Software; Local/Remote Networking of Process Controllers and PCs; AC/DC electrical troubleshooting; Independent Project Oversight, and database maintenance
• Recommends and assists with the implementation of goals, protocols, and standards for the design, security, and reliability of the Gas SCADA System
• Administers various software programs related to the Gas SCADA System. This includes the management of all DPC's, RTU's, PAC's, PLC's and HMI programs, as well as revisions and backup strategies
• Serves as technical lead for Gas SCADA improvements. Reviews current and proposed regulations and coordinates network modifications with Capital Improvement Projects
• Serves as a lead for security, maintenance, repair, and improvement to the controls and communications systems for the Natural Gas SCADA System
• Installs, configures, and modifies hardware and software to achieve increased efficiency, productivity, gas transport safety and improved work processes
• Recommends and provides oversight on contracts for hardware/software upgrades and predictive maintenance for the SCADA System
• Install and routinely calibrate flow, pressure, temperature and other devices within the Gas Distribution System
• Offers training to Gas Controllers and others as required

The selected candidate must be able to work, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Incumbents serves as an Essential employee, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, or inclement weather.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in electrical engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or Computer Networking supplemented
• Three (3) years of process control experience with an emphasis in SCADA technology or in Natural Gas Distribution or similar sytem
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a valid Driver's License or a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience Developing/Servicing a Gas SCADA System or equivalent
• Completion of software development classes for Process Controllers
• Completion of software development classes for HMIs
• Ability to communicate and present information using written reports, group presentations and effective public speaking skills
• Ability to direct, coordinate and provide input related to the evaluation of the work of others
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access);
• 10 years of experience developing/maintaining a Distributed SCADA System in Gas or Water Distribution System
• Working knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming standard

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AN D ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.



Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Electrical Theory and Practices: Digital & Analog Circuitry
• Bristol Babcock Hardware and Software
• Emerson ControlWave Hardware and Software
• Industry standards related to design, performance, and optimization of SCADA networks
• Control system expertise with network security, radio communications, wireless communications, firewalls, routers and switches, leased lines and HMI/DPC/PAC/PLC applications
• Basic principles of a Natural Gas Distribution System

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Interpreting and explaining performance metrics and SCADA optimization to a non-technical audience
• Reading and understanding drawings, schematics, loop drawings, and flowcharts
• Problem solving and troubleshooting

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Manage and provide technical assistance for the design, selection, installation, configuration, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all elements of the SCADA and control and communication system
• Analyze complex problems and make critical decisions under time constraints
• Safely work with and in close proximity to high and low voltage electrical equipment
• Perform in potentially adverse weather and environmental conditions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to frequently talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally stoop, kneel, reach, walk, lift, and finger. The working conditions may not contain environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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Employees in this job classification are designated as Essential Personnel and must be available to report to work during inclement weather, disasters and other emergencies. Are you willing and available to report to work during these conditions?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work overtime and/or on-call work hours?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelors of Science
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have developing/maintaining Process Controllers over an industrial network?

• Less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) to six (6) years of experience
• Six (6) to ten (10) years of experience
• More than ten (10) years of experience
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have developing program scripts (any language)?

• Less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) to six (6) years of experience
• Six (6) to ten (10) years of experience
• More than ten (10) years of experience
• None of the above

Required Question