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Job Summary

Provides support for email, Large Area Networks (LAN), and/or Mainframe Systems by ensuring the operating systems and subsystems run smoothly to meet goals for availability, response time, reliability, and specific needs of user departments.

Job Description
 

Overview

The Senior Process Control Analyst provides senior level leadership in the maintenance, support, design, analysis, and administration of the SCADA system as well as making available the correct resources for users and the local area network. Analyzes and reviews process and data to optimize operations and ensure effective service delivery.

Essential Functions

1 Researches, investigates, and implements new technologies to facilitate SCADA system functionality and processes; identifies resources, compares processes with other agencies, and works to implement improvements and changes.

2 Identifies, determines, and oversees the development of solutions for process, IT, and related projects for the Water Utility processes; thoroughly evaluates all alternatives and identifies areas of risk or issue and oversees implementation and other personnel.

3 Translates solutions into comprehensive systems designs and communicates effectively; participates on site for project initiatives, offers suggestions, analyzes functionality, and oversees testing and evaluation of system changes.

4 Manages and participates in the development of budget for hardware, software, training, programming, and other support of the SCADA system and other processes; administers and maintains plant fire alarm, security and surveillance systems; performs backup routines for critical data bases and assists operators and technicians.

5 Creates, develops, and analyzes processes that will allow for accurate recordkeeping; views and checks maintenance items and assists in the planning for resolving issues; communicates and collaborates with different work groups to develop problem solving techniques.

6 Represents plant at construction meetings; works and communicates with other departments and services to coordinate projects and activities; assists in the permitting requirements for projects and facilitates improvements and initiatives.

7 Investigates and determines field control issues with programmable logic controllers; diagnoses issues, determines adjustments, analyzes solutions, and provides recommendations.

8 Participates in hiring activities, interview panels, and on-boarding tasks and training; ensures all process control staff are fully trained to perform tasks with professionalism and effectiveness.

9 Recommends equipment or support for the SCADA system; procures equipment, establishes support agreements with vendors, and assists in process control changes.

10 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of SCADA systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, relational databases, security databases, and other process systems.

2 Knowledge of testing methodologies and documentation practices, and the ability to contribute to requirements testability.

3 Comprehensive knowledge of instrumentation and electronic field devices.

4 Ability to review technical drawings and specifications.

5 Ability to manage budget and advise on processes.

6 Ability to provide guidance and assistance to other personnel and participate in hiring processes.

7 Ability to analyze needs and propose creative and cost effective solutions.

8 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

9 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Salary Range

 

$66,743.57 - $83,429.47

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.