System Controls Supervisor

SALARY                   $64.84 – $78.81 Hourly           

                                   $134,861 – $163,925 Annually

 

LOCATION             Vista Irrigation District Headquarters (in-person)

DEPARTMENT        Operations

CLOSING DATE      Open Until Filled

Overview of Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, plans, organizes, supervises and participates in the work of staff involved with the design, construction, installation, modification, calibration, maintenance and repair of District pumps, motors, regulators, cathodic protection systems, motor control systems, electrical and electronic control systems, radio communication systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and other related operational equipment. Performs related work as assigned and applies all standard safety practices.  

 Essential Functions:

 1.        Plans, schedules, and implements weekly, monthly and quarterly preventive maintenance work for the following operational equipment: Hydraulic controls, regulators, pump control valves, motors, pumps, SCADA, programmable logic control based motor control systems, chlorinators, cathodic protection, water quality instrumentation, and other related operational equipment.

 2.        Plans and administers outside service providers contracted to perform operational tasks, such as software programming, pump and motor maintenance, cathodic protection, and other services related to the Department.

 3.        Supervises and evaluates the performance of the following positions:

·        System Controls Technician I

·        System Controls Technician II

·        System Controls Technician III

 4.        Operates a personal and industrial computer in a networked environment to monitor and troubleshoot equipment and to make programming changes. Utilizes database, spreadsheet, word processing or other types of software to produce documents or reports such as maintenance reports, memos, tables, calculations, graphs, presentations, etc.

5.        Plan checks electrical and SCADA schematics for acceptance.

 6.        Conceives, designs and reviews control strategies and specifications related to system hydraulics, pumps, motors, motor control systems and SCADA.

7.        Reviews and documents all changes to hydraulic, electrical and SCADA control systems.

 8.        Deploys and evaluates preventive maintenance programs and makes necessary changes to mitigate equipment failure; utilizes maintenance programs to assist with capital and operational budgeting.

 9.        Implements and maintains software, hardware, licensing, and support for SCADA communications, and other technologies related to the System Controls section.

 10.      Assists the Water Distribution section and other departments and sections; provides technical support during emergencies, system shutdowns and confined space entry.

 11.      Provides technical support and oversight for the District’s electrical safety program and ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.

 12.      Operates and provides technical assistance when standby generators and auxiliary pumping systems are needed to meet distribution system requirements.

 13.      Instructs and provides training for staff in work methods, tools and equipment, personal protective equipment, safe work practices, and new technologies. Maintains safe working conditions by following all District safety policies and guidelines, as well as all directives outlined in the Safe Work Practices manual.

14.      Performs related tasks as assigned.

 Qualifications:

 1.        Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work or specialized training in electrical, electronics, instrumentation and control, computer systems or related field.

 2.        Must possess a Water Distribution Operator D1 certification (or higher) administered by the California Drinking Water Operator Certification Program or obtain the required certification within one year of starting work in this position.

 3.        Must have a minimum of five years of experience with process control systems related to motor control, SCADA, wireless communications, electrical, electronics, or instrumentation preferably at a water distribution or water/wastewater treatment facility. Two years of supervisory experience is preferred. Experience with SCADA systems utilizing flowchart-based software is preferred.

4.        As a prerequisite for advancing to “E” salary step, a California Water Environment Association Grade III (or higher) Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist certificate is required.  

 5.        Must have a valid California driver’s license and be acceptable to the District’s automotive liability insurance carrier.

 Benefits Package (it includes but is not limited to):

 •      Health: Medical (employee and dependents); Dental and Vision (employee and dependents – employee contribution required)

•      Retirement/Pension: Participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (employee contribution required)

•      Paid Leave: 15 days of vacation and seven days of sick leave earned in the first year

•      Holidays: 13 paid holidays

•      Life Insurance (two times annual salary)

•      Deferred compensation match

•      Education reimbursement: up to $3,200 for qualifying coursework after one-year probationary period

•      Pre-tax spending accounts for medical and dependent care.

•      Alternative work schedule (every other Friday off – optional).

 

Additional Position Information:

 The Systems Controls Supervisor is an At-Will position and not eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act and in accordance with District policy.

 About us:

Vista Irrigation District (District) is a public water agency located in northern San Diego County. Established in 1923, the District provides water service to about 29,000 customers and over 135,000 people living and working in the City of Vista and portions of the cities of Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and unincorporated areas of the county. The District receives local water from Lake Henshaw, which it owns, imported water from northern California and the Colorado River via the San Diego County Water Authority (Water Authority) and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and desalinated seawater from the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant via the Water Authority. The District currently employs 87 people.

The District is “an equal opportunity employer” and will consider reasonably accommodating qualified disabled persons. Reasonable accommodation can include, but are not limited to, changing job duties, changing the work shifts, accommodating schedules, relocating the work area, and providing mechanical or electrical aids.

 About the Recruitment Process:

The most appropriately qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the selection process which may consist of competency testing (including a practical exam), a written exercise and oral interviews by District personnel or qualified individuals from other public agencies or any combination thereof. The District expressly reserves the right to change the selection process in order to identify the most qualified candidates as required by federal and state law.

To help streamline the application and hiring process, we have implemented recruiting software. All applicants will apply via our website at www.vidwater.org under the “Careers” tab. We will no longer accept paper applications. You will need to upload your resume and cover letter on the application portal. 

 The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

Job offers are contingent upon a pre-employment criminal background check,

medical examination and drug testing.