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How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
The SCADA Communications Supervisor is responsible for management of the preventative maintenance plan by writing procedures, generating preventative maintenance cycles, and ensuring timely completion and record keeping. The incumbent in this position will prioritize maintenance tasks; respond to and resolve SCADA and communication systems problems; provide direction for department technicians and coordinate with internal departments and external agencies; set stock levels and reorder points for SCADA/Communications systems spare parts; and coordinate repair of core units with manufacturers and repair agencies. The supervisor will support the department manager by specifying plans for equipment upgrade or replacement, life cycle planning, providing field supervision, monitoring and quality control of maintenance inspections, and work with Training /QA on the development/execution of training plans.
Supervisory:
A high school diploma or GED AND eight (8) years in communications control systems, railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution, including one (1) year* of supervisory or lead experience in the field.
OR
Associate's degree in electronics, computer science, networking, or related field AND six (6) years of related experience such as communications control systems, railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution, including one (1) year* of supervisory or lead experience in the field.
OR
Bachelor's degree in electronics, computer science, networking, or related field AND four (4) years of related experience such as communications control systems, railway signal and train control systems, aircraft maintenance or power generation/distribution, including one (1) year* of supervisory or lead experience in the field.
Licensure Requirements:
What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:
Union/Grade: TMSA/Grade H
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes, subject to random non-DOT drug test.
What your work environment would be:
Work is regularly performed in a normal office environment but may require occasional outdoor work with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work requires occasional local in-state travel by car to visit different facilities and may occasionally travel by air out of state for training and conferences. This position has exposure to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, vibration and occasional loud noise. This position requires individuals to be accessible and able to troubleshoot and resolve issues after hours by phone 24/7.
What steps the recruitment process involves: