CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job - someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.
Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Control Systems Engineer (SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a professional, technical position in the Department of Public Works and Utilities, Utilities Operations Division. Work involves maintaining water and wastewater treatment process control and computer systems. This includes technical operations and maintenance of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water transmission and collection control systems. Work is performed independently under the direction of the Plant Superintendent. Work is reviewed through reports and accomplishment of desired results. The Control Systems Engineer works collectively with the Plant Superintendents, staff from the water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other Public Works and Utilities staff. Working hours may include evenings, nights, and weekends as needed, and will require being on-call after hours, weekends, and holidays for emergency work.The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater services, and maintaining the City’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.Every employee is accountable to:
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
- Communicate with customers to ensure that where possible, they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
- Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
- Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
- Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
- Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
- Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
- Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
- Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
- Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
- Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
GENERAL COMPETENCIESCitywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:
- Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
- Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
- Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
- Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
- Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
- Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
- Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
- Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:
- Demonstrate general knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and the ability to work within a variety of vendor-specific packages
- Demonstrate working knowledge of software packages including but not limited to: Concept, ProWORX 32, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Advantys, Vijeo Designer, Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro), Isonas Pure Access, Avigilon VCC, AutoCAD, Visual Studio, and EasyBuilder 5000
- Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of wiring protocols and instrumentation utilized in control systems environments
- Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting of electronic process control equipment and motor control centers
- Demonstrate knowledge of radio telemetry systems, their interface to other communication systems, and utilization in a SCADA environment
- Prioritize work requests according to critical needs based on the direction from the Utility staff and SCADA team collaboration
- Facilitate good communication and establish effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and consultants including providing and receiving feedback and encouraging participation of others in conversations
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Wonderware ArchestrA System Platform software components and supporting historical data system software packages including:InTouch HMI, Historian, IDE, Alarm Manager
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Office Suite, including macro development, database programs such as Microsoft SQL Server, and any other Active Factory enhancements for Microsoft Office applications
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate organizational and problem-solving skills
- Maintain and update system specifications standards to be used as guidelines for all SCADA programming
- General understanding of copper and fiber networks including: vlan segmentation, port mapping, subnet sizing, DHCP, and DNS
- General understanding of server virtualization, and virtual machines
Leadership – Every employee in this position is accountable to:
- Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
- Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
- Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
- Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
- Technical Systems Development & Programming
- Modifies SCADA process control computer operating software
- Programming logic controllers and data communications systems and interfacing equipment (radio, Ethernet, fiber-optic)
- Providing interface support to process control and operations computer users (plant operators, electro-mechanics, maintenance staff)
- Assisting with equipment/PLC programming and wiring
- Assisting in development of web-based applications to monitor SCADA data remotely
- Using hyperconverged Proxmox clusters to manage server infrastructure
- Using VEEAM for backup and restore
- System Maintenance, Operations & Troubleshooting
- Maintenance of SCADA systems at water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, reservoirs, and distribution systems
- Assisting with building/maintaining HMI screens and reports
- Maintaining electronic O&M database systems and assisting with installation of networking components for remote operations
- Troubleshooting control system and electrical power failures in plants/pump stations
- Interfacing, expanding, and maintaining Utilities Operations Division pump stations with treatment facility SCADA systems
- Reporting, Safety & Administrative Duties
- Preparing informational reports for regulatory compliance, process evaluation, and planning
- Performing work safely
- Instructing operations personnel in proper use of controllers
- Operating City vehicle
- Carrying smartphone, being on-call, responding to emergencies, and remotely accessing SCADA system when needed
- Maintaining regular and punctual attendanceOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesIncumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and CertificationsRequired:
- Bachelor of Science or Associate's degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems Technician, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in automated instrumentation and control systems and/or maintenance and repair of industrial process control instrumentation
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience with water or wastewater treatment SCADA
Preferred:
- Certified Control Systems Technician
- Knowledge of troubleshooting electronic process control equipment
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and materials involved in the water and wastewater treatment industries
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, maintenance management software principles, and related database programs
- Operator certification in water and/or wastewater treatment
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.Physical RequirementsThe position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:
- Usually sits to perform office tasks; frequently stands and walks through a large municipal water/wastewater treatment facility
- Frequently squat, bend, kneel, and climb ladders up to 40 feet; frequently reach overhead, below shoulder, and twist to perform daily job functions and maintenance; occasionally crawl and balance in confined spaces where hazards may exist
- Constant light/firm grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to safely use tools and material for routine maintenance and office tasks
- Frequently step up/down to climb ladders and stairs, and enter and exit vehicles; constantly uses actuate mechanism to safely operate vehicles and heavy equipment
- Normal near/far acuity and hearing are needed to perform daily tasks and communicate with staff in noisy environment
- Frequently lift from ground to waist up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to carry equipment and supplies
WORKING CONDITIONSWork is constantly performed indoors and occasionally outdoors with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed year-round with exposure to AC line voltage in moisture areas. Exposure to confined spaces, chemicals, fumes, methane gas with limited ventilation, and human and medical waste products also exist. On-call and after-hours duties are required for emergency situations.Required Materials and EquipmentWill be required to use standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, keyboards, printers, telephones, digital multimeters, CAT5 cable testers, HART device communicators, current loop calibrators, cellular phones, and two-way radios.PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Background check including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review
- Drug screen
- Physical
- Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
Benefits
The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Health and Dental
- Flexible Spending
- Pension/Retirement Plans
- Term Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Survivor Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
- Career Development Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:Benefit Package
The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.
401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested. Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.
Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule
- Less than 3 years - 0%
- 3 to 4 years - 60%
- 4 to 5 years - 80%
- Over 5 years - 100%
- For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested
The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.
The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.