Join our team as a Wastewater Control Systems Integrator and play a key role in maintaining and optimizing the automation systems that support essential community services. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced control technology while contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
The Sheboygan IT Department is to provides reliable hardware, software, and technical support that empowers all city departments to operate efficiently and deliver quality public services. The Department works to ensure that technology resources are secure, up to date, and accessible, fostering collaboration, innovation, and effective communication across the organization. Through proactive management and responsive service, the IT Department's goal is to enable city staff to focus on their missions while leveraging technology to better serve the community.
The Control Systems Integrator / Network Administrator is responsible for the design, programming, maintenance, and optimization of the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s automation and control systems, as well as oversight of network infrastructure supporting operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems. This position ensures reliable, secure, and efficient performance of wastewater treatment processes through effective integration of industrial controls with plant data networks. It is imperative job duties are performed with respect, integrity, objectivity and in the best interest of the City. All City employees are expected to be honest and truthful at all times.
While this position is under the IT Department, the primary work location is the City Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Essential Responsibilities:Provide support to the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the following areas:
Control Systems Integration
- Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC- and HMI-based control systems for wastewater treatment processes (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
- Develop and maintain SCADA systems used for monitoring, control, and data acquisition.
- Perform control system upgrades, modifications, and logic improvements to enhance system reliability and compliance with operational standards.
- Implement and maintain communication between field instrumentation, PLCs, and supervisory systems.
- Provide technical support for instrumentation calibration, motor control centers, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Network Administration and IT Coordination
- Manage and maintain the plant’s IT/OT network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and industrial communication protocols.
- Ensure cybersecurity measures are implemented in accordance with government IT policies and best practices (fire wall management, patching, backups, and antivirus).
- Collaborate with the city/county IT department to coordinate network access, user authentication, and data security.
- Maintain server hardware and software supporting SCADA and reporting systems.
- Support data integration between SCADA, and enterprise databases.
Operations Support & Compliance
- Participate in budget planning and advise on future infrastructure updates.
- Provide on-call support for system failures and process interruptions.
- Maintain detailed documentation including electrical schematics, control logic diagrams, and network architecture maps.
- Assist in development of standard operating procedures related to system controls and cybersecurity.
General Responsibilities:- Support IP cameras and card access systems.
- Administer Mobile Device Management (Cellphone / tablets).
- User administration (including but limited to Microsoft Active Directory and 365 Tenant).
- Provide Help Desk support
Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Industrial Automation, Computer Science, or a related field required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in PLC/SCADA programming and network administration (preferably in municipal or industrial process environments) required.
In evaluating candidates for this position, theCity?may consider a combination of education, training,?and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills,?and abilities to perform the duties of the position.?
- Knowledge of plant processes and associated equipment.
- Ability to become proficient with industry standard equipment and platforms such as: Allen-Bradley (RSLogix/Studio 5000), Siemens, Rockwell (Controllogix and MicroLogix),Power Flex drives, Panel views, Factory Talk View Studio MEor similar PLC platforms.
- Ability to become proficient with AutoCAD and HachWIMS
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
- Hands-on experience with Layer 2/3 networking, virtual servers, and cybersecurity tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
- Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions and the ability to comprehend engineering drawings and specifications, schematics, P&ID’s, shop drawings, and sketches.
- Ability to act, make decisions, and justify action based on rational thought and good judgement.
Post Job Offer Requirements:
Job offers for this position are contingent on the individual passing a pre-employment background check.
Work Environment:
This position involves both office and plant environments, including occasional exposure to wastewater treatment areas, electrical panels, and confined spaces.
Employee frequently stands, walks, sits, talks, hears, and reaches with hands and arms. Employee occasionally lifts, bends, stoops, and retrieves files and boxes weighing up to 25-30 pounds. Position requires the operation of office equipment, hand tools, power tools, and requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to operate computer equipment. Once qualified, may be placed on an on-call rotation with other maintenance staff to respond (whether virtually or in person) to concerns and be expected to keep Superintendent informed of unusual problems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In an effort to provide for continuing of City government and to cope with the problems of the emergency, you maybe required to work during a proclaimed state of emergency, consistent with Sec 323.14 Wis. Stats. And City emergency management plans and programs.
