Control Systems Specialist
Location: West Nyack
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Description About Veolia North America A subsidiary of
Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of
water, waste and energy management services, including water, and
wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and
disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps
commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and
municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in
Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000
employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com. Job
Description Pay Rate: $62000 to $88000 per year. BENEFITS Veolia's
comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as
well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees
are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k)
plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees
represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining
agreement. Position Purpose: Functions as a subject matter expert
for controls systems support required for the operations of a
surface water treatment plants, wells, wastewater treatment plants
and remote facilities in the potable water distribution and
wastewater collection systems. Under the direction of SCADA -
Control Systems Specialist, this position will be responsible for
the maintenance and troubleshooting to support reliable operations
of all plant and remote-facilities control systems. Primary
Duties/Responsibilities: Broad knowledge and skills in all aspects
of controls engineering, industrial instrumentation and control
devices is required. Responsible for ensuring the Utility SCADA
standards are maintained and the control systems are in compliance
with Veolia, Industry, State, and Federal cyber security rules,
guidelines, policies, and best practices. Proactively evaluate,
enhance, and develop preventative maintenance activities for
instrumentation and control devices in the systems. Responsible for
management of data acquisition originated from SCADA, or similar
data source to ensure data quality and availability for the
operation / business needs. Execute preventative maintenance and
corrective maintenance activities. Key member of the Veolia New
York Smart SCADA upgrade project team. Responsible for the
operation and maintenance of the control systems hardware/software,
communication networks, and historical database systems.
Responsible to maintain control system Emergency coverage. Some
night and weekend emergency work is required. Participate in the
Veolia NY OPS Emergency Response Team. Troubleshoot systems;
perform root cause analysis, identify resolution options, implement
best alternatives. Oversee vendors for work performed on control
systems and related devices, such as: RTU modules, VFD's, Chemical
pumps, Flowmeters, WQ instrumentation, etc. Support operations,
engineering, and corporate departments in defining control system
requirements balancing cost, efficiency, and security. Travel -
Must respond to remote locations to troubleshoot, repair, and
improve control systems as required to maintain continuity of
service for customers and regulatory compliance. Maintain and
repair the control system communications, including plant fiber
optic, routers, switches, firewalls, cellular modems, and serial
radios. Develop operational procedures, reports, etc. Supporting
operations and to ensure regulatory compliance and the requirements
of both internal and external clients. Coordinate with the Utility
M&S control system group with regards to SCADA standards,
significant system changes, problem-solving assistance. Keep proper
and timely updates and communication. Coordinate with Veolia's TS
group with regards to Industrial Control System cyber security,
network maintenance, and computer system maintenance. Other duties
as assigned. Qualifications Education/Experience/Background: B.S.
degree in Engineering or related technical field or 5 years of
experience (as described below). 5 years in control system
technology. Experience in water or wastewater treatment plants and
system facilities. preferable but not required. Hands-on experience
in PLC/HMI system programming required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Network and remote communications including radio, cellular, and
TCP/IP networking a plus. Excellent interpersonal and
problem-solving skills coupled with a strong technical background.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment. Capable to use
Microsoft Office packages effectively, skills in VBA programming a
plus. Familiar with basic electric AC/DC circuits, control wirings
and ladder logic controls programming. Knowledge of widely used
control system packages such as Rockwell, GE Proficy, GeoSCADA or
similar required. Be available to support operations whenever
needed (occasional nights and weekends). Must be able to read and
write. Ability to learn new water industry technology and teach.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk on uneven terrain;
climb ladders, hills and stairs; enter confined spaces to where
SCADA equipment is located, moderate lifting up to 25 pounds; sit,
stand and walk for long periods at a time. Must be able to speak,
see clearly and hear. Must be able to smell gases. Additional
Information We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits
information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company
reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject
to applicable law.
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