SCADA Intern

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.
The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.
About Castle Rock Water:
You can't live without water, and Castle Rock Water can't function without great employees. We're on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference.
Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock's more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it's consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State.
Castle Rock Water is looking to grow its automation system over the next 7 years utilizing the SCADA Master Plan. We will be replacing old hardware with new Allen Bradley PLC's and a FactoryTalk control system. This project will be following the PlantPax philosophy and is a great way to utilize your skills and keep up with future technology.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist with the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment.
- Assist with troubleshooting and installing radio communications, instrumentation, and control equipment for water and wastewater collection and distribution systems.
- Assist with the design, assembly, and installation of new control cabinets.
- Support SCADA staff with field work, system documentation, and general technical tasks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age
Education: A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Experience: Related coursework and/or experience is preferred.
Licenses and/or Certifications Required: a valid Driver's License
Physical Demands:
- May include exertion of moderate physical effort to include lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 60 pounds
- Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting
Work Environment:
- Ability to drive to and physically access Town facilities
- Some duties may be performed in potentially any weather and environmental conditions
- Ability to safely work with and in close proximity to high voltage electrical equipment
Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and driving record check prior to commencing employment.
The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.