SCADA and Process Control Supervisor (Capital)

Term | Full Time
Competition #
HW25-42E
Title
SCADA and Process Control Supervisor (Capital)
Department
Corporate Services
Primary Function
  • Responsible for design, maintenance, administration and application development for SCADA and process control systems such as data historians, HMI’s, process communication systems, telemetry, alarm management systems. Also responsible for user training and application support for these systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Organize, co-ordinate and supervise the day-to-day work of SCADA and Process Control section staff in carrying out duties and responsibilities described below.
  • Participate in a variety of management activities including hiring, performance management, discipline, budgeting processes and labour relations matters. Operate within budgets.
  • Responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and technical support of SCADA, process control, process data, and process communication systems for water and wastewater distribution and collection systems, pumping stations and treatment plants.
  • Responsible for the licensing of the SCADA and Process Control systems including SCADA and PLC software, support agreements and SCADA radio frequency licensing.
  • Provide technical advice and information regarding SCADA equipment, system interfacing, programming, control logic, communications systems and operational requirements to consultants and others as required.
  • Liaise with supervisors and managers in other Halifax Water departments regarding their needs related to process control and monitoring, SCADA and related communication needs. Provide and schedule staff as required.
  • Responsible for the management and maintenance of the process data historian including: maintaining a plan for ongoing development, recommendations for capital investments and expansion to new facilities and users.
  • Responsible for application development, administration, maintenance and user training of application software for various systems within the area of responsibility.
  • Act as asset owner with respect to Halifax water SCADA, process control and process communication systems. Provide leadership in the implementation of the SCADA Master 2 Plan and ongoing adherence to the plan and its standards. Ensure compliance with the plan and standards as these systems are expanded.
  • Consistent with the SCADA Master Plan, participate and play a leadership role in the selection and implementation of a process alarm management system. Work closely with operational managers to develop and maintain an alarm response strategy.
  • Maintain records, process schematics and standards for all systems and equipment in the assigned area of responsibility.
  • Work closely with operational managers and capital project engineers in the operation of existing facilities and the development of new facilities to ensure compliance with system architectures. Maintain architectures for each process control system.
  • Responsible for the selection, specification and ongoing operation and maintenance of all SCADA and control system hardware within the water and waste water departments, including SCADA servers, PLC systems, DCS systems and associated control network components.
  • Responsible to ensure the security of all SCADA and Process Control systems coordinating cyber security reviews.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Reporting Relationships
  • Reports to: Manager of Technical Services
  • Supervises: Utility Technicians

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Education:
    • Two year technical program related to process control, instrumentation, SCADA and communications with additional training in PLC’s, SCADA, and communication.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of five years related experience in a utility operations environment.
    • Advanced training in several of the following areas: data historian management, process control, radio communication, other operational support systems.
Other Requirements

 

  • Certified Engineering Technology
  • Level III Water Distribution Operators License
  • Valid N. S. Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent leadership, motivation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated supervisory ability.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals. • Knowledge of radio communications systems and various test equipment.
  • Computer literacy/experience with specific knowledge in SCADA systems.
  • Ability to program in visual basic, C++.
How to Apply

Applicants who applied previously for this competition do not need to reapply.

Completed cover letters and application forms [PDF] or resumes, stating Competition #HW25-42E must be received by 4:30 p.m., March 24, 2025. Please forward to:

Mail

  • Halifax Water
    HR Department
    P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC
    Halifax, NS
    B3K 5M1

Fax

  • 902-490-6934

Email

Please note: Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Conditional Items Required for Employment:

  • Satisfactory background check
  • Satisfactory pre-employment testing

Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.

Halifax Water’s goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.