At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.

Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Water Division ensures a safe and reliable water supply for all of Orange County Utilities’ customers. The Water Division operates three regional water supply facilities and nine satellite water supply facilities that collectively produce approximately 60 million gallons per day.

Water Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Senior Operations Specialist. This position is responsible for the analysis and troubleshooting of operational problems using available data and follows the proper course of action to meet plant operating objectives. Coordinates, directs and trains operations staff to achieve efficient operation in compliance with environmental regulations. Responds immediately to emergency situations to correct operating problems during normal work hours and required to respond after hours and on call. Responsible for protecting environment and public health through conscientious monitoring and attention to process operations. May assist with budget recommendations, is responsible for meeting budget objectives and approves minor budget expenditures.

Work requires a great deal of independent judgment under the general supervision of a designated supervisor.

• Ability to interpret and make necessary operational changes based on information provided by the SCADA system.
• Assist with programming and maintenance of equipment used for the SCADA system.
• Troubleshoots software problems with the SCADA system.
• Troubleshoots network communication issues.
• Serves as a liaison with ISS on SCADA security upgrades.
• Coordinates with integrators and program vendors on SCADA programs and upgrades.
• Helps install, program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• This position requires long periods of computer screen time.
• Builds and analyses trends for troubleshooting operational issues.
• Communicate effectively, both written and oral, with supervisors and coworkers.
• Review current activities and programs for effectiveness and implementing improvements where and when necessary.
• Coordinate operational and chemical handling activities as they relate to plant operations.
• Generate and schedule personnel and equipment calibration for all facilities based on need and regulatory requirements.

High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of Utilities related experience at a modern automated drinking water facility; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Knowledge of SCADA systems including Fiber optics; PLC’s; instrumentation loops, VBA, C+ or similar computer programming language, Windows 7, 10, GE iFIX product 5.8+ version, routers, switches & other networking hardware, CISCO certification, and Schneider Electric PLC Programming.

Prefer applicants with Utilities experience as a Licensed Operator Florida Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operators License “A”

1. Please complete each section of the application in detail as only information provided by the applicant regarding their work experience and education on the application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications for the position.

2. Applications that show no employment history, no employment dates, leave number of hours worked per week blank, show duties left blank, or state "see attached resume" will be disqualified, considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed.

3. Applicants selected for hire in Orange County must successfully complete a background check, physical and drug screening prior to start of employment.

4. Please read the entire posting and print a copy for your future reference, as you may wish to refer back to it during the recruitment process.

5. Please ensure that the phone number and email address on your application is accurate, and that it is an email account that you check on a daily basis as we will be using this to contact you for various steps in the hiring process. Should we need to communicate with you, we will only use the email listed on the application. Please check your spam/junk email folders as well your inbox.

Hours per week: 40

Working Hours: Monday – Friday / 6:30am – 3:30pm

Open: 3-6-2023 / Close: 3-20-2023 *Note: Subject to close prior to deadline without notice.

This is a repost. Applicants who have previously applied (with a complete application) need not re-apply.

$25.25/hr to $40.89/hr Placement based on County policy.

Please note that internal County employees are not eligible for the sign-on incentive.

For more information see: http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Orange County Utilities

Water Division

This position can be in various locations / SCADA

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

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