SCADA Technician
Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 · wcid17.org
Austin
The job in short
SCADA control system technician.
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Details
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- 21 d ago · posted 2025-08-28
- Location as listed
- AUSTIN, TX, USA
- Role
- Technician (general)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: 3812 ECK LANE - AUSTIN, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00Hourly, Class Title: IT / SCADA Technician
EEOC: Administration
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position:
Under limited supervision, the IT / SCADA Technician is responsible for maintaining the District’s telemetry, control, security, and information technology systems that support water, wastewater, and administrative operations.
This position involves a wide range of routine and complex technical tasks, including programming, hardware maintenance, panel wiring, system inspections, plan reviews, and technical consultation.
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to: IT / SCADA Supervisor
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
Other: Has contact with District employees, the public, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
Duties and Responsibilities:
Typical Information Technology Duties:
Maintain server-class equipment (Windows 2003–2019, Linux servers)
Manage Oracle, SQL, and MySQL databases and associated hardware
Maintain network infrastructure (wiring, routers, switches, VPN, mobile access)
Coordinate with third-party vendors (email, billing, accounting software, etc.)
Provide technical support and training to end users
Manage and maintain CCTV and security alarm systems
Maintain the mobile phone system
Typical SCADA Duties:
Maintain SCADA telemetry network, including PLCs/RTUs and data radios
Support Ethernet, RS232, RS485, MODBUS, and DeviceNet networks for PLCs
Maintain Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and associated databases
Conduct field inspections and coordinate with contractors and department heads
Write and maintain software programs to enhance District operations
Maintain documentation for projects and PLC programming databases
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
Working Knowledge of:
Windows and Linux server/desktop operating systems
Ethernet LAN/WAN infrastructure, VPNs, network security, firewalls, routers, switches
MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL
Motorola PLCs (MOSCAD, MOSCAD-L, ACE 36XX series)
Allen-Bradley PLCs
HMI software (iFix, RSView, Ignition)
CalAmp Viper IP and GE MDS radios
Pressure transducers (calibration, troubleshooting, installation)
Relay logic and low-voltage applications (<120VAC/DC)
MODBUS and DeviceNet protocols
TCP/IP and OSI model
Ability to:
Understand and carry out oral/written instructions and prepare technical reports
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Communicate professionally with the public, even in stressful situations
Work in various environmental conditions, including outdoors
Interpret technical documents, drawings, and schematics
Properly use and maintain tools and equipment
Work overtime and respond to on-call duties as required
Enter confined spaces (e.g., manholes, wet wells, valve boxes)
Wear and use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Acceptable Experience and Training:
Associate’s degree in a technical or mathematical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum two (2) years of experience writing PLC logic and performing instrument calibration/testing
Experience with water/wastewater systems is preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License
Physical Demands:
Physical Ability:
Requires moderate physical effort involving kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting/pushing/carrying objects up to 50 lbs
Dexterity:
Must perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions
Sensory Requirements:
Must be able to perceive and distinguish colors, sounds, and communicate clearly
Work Environment:
Regular exposure to adverse environmental conditions including dirt, dust, humidity, fumes, noise, electrical currents, moving machinery, traffic hazards, toxic substances, and confined spaces
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview, and reference check; job-related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Qualifications:
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