Scada I & C Technician

JOB LOCATION 13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331 Cit y  of Aurora ,  Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:   Integrity ,   Respect, Professionalism , and   Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Salary to be commensurate with experience The hiring range for this position is $31.42 - $39.27 per hour. The deadline to submit applications is midnight on July 4th, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.  Overview of Position/Department: Aurora Water Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health. The SCADA Instrumentation & Controls Technician position assists and leads installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the instrumentation and control, electronic, security, motor control, and telemetry systems used to operate and monitor the Aurora Water System. Through career progression advancement opportunities, senior level technicians independently perform the above tasks as well as maintain, install and fabricate the instrumentation and control, SCADA system and motor control equipment. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Installs, calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electronic/electro-mechanical equipment to ensure proper operation Maintains, troubleshoots with moderate programming of computerized process control equipment such as PLC's, RTU's and SCADA system devices Troubleshoots control system and electrical power system failures in plants, lifts and pump stations Ability to follow LO/TO Troubleshoots maintains VFD’s and soft starts including programming and tuning Maintains awareness of new technology Works under the supervision of senior personnel Troubleshoots security access control Adjusts, calibrates and repairs electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment to ensure proper operation Prepares documentation to produce traceable information paths including instrument calibration, system engineering, and CAD drawings Instructs operations personnel in the proper use of electronic process controllers Identify and recommend controls to shore up cybersecurity gaps and track from implementation and validation. May perform lead work duties on projects on occasions Assist with programming of new installations and upgrades at sites Performs additional duties as assigned Demonstrates a respectful working relationship towards customers and coworkers that promotes Core 4 values (Integrity, Respect, Customer Service, Professionalism) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: High School Diploma or GED Prefer Associate’s degree in electronics or related field. Experience: Three (3) years minimum of professional experience in an instrumentation technician role, with experience including calibration, repair and troubleshooting of electronic process control equipment, motor control centers, knowledge of PLC programming, VFD’s, soft starts troubleshooting and commissioning and working Scada systems. Knowledge: Principles of process control, electronics, electrical equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) and related computers, customer service, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Knowledge of VFD’s and Soft starts Knowledge of current NEC and NFPA electrical standards and procedures Knowledge of the programming of PLC’s and OIT’s. Principles of Troubleshooting security access control Skills: Skills of troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing process controls. Skills of VFD and soft start motor controlling device troubleshooting and commissioning. Skills of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. (480 Volt AC, 120 Volt ac, 24 Volt ac/dc, 12 Volt Ac/dc) Skilled with Microsoft Office applications and CMMS's are desirable. Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and citizens Ability to read P&ID and electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints Communicate effectively both orally and in writing technical information and instructions Work quickly and safely under pressure of emergency situations Licenses and Certifications Required: Colorado Driver's License with a good driving history ISA CCST Level I - III Certification preferred WORKING CONDITIONS Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declar