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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UTILITY SYSTEM SPECIALIST - **Company:** City of Hobbs - **Location:** Hobbs, NM, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $70,824.0 - $81,453.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Computer Literacy, Ethernet, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Programming, Data Logging, Computer Equipment, Laptops, Iec61131-3, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=31b3046911be593f ## About the Role High School Diploma or GED with (4) Years of related electronics experience such as electronic circuitry repair, installation, maintenance, metering or other related electronic technology., AssociatesDegreein electronics or relatedfield with (2) Years of related electronic experience as stated above. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: * Skilled in electrical andelectronic circuitry, makemathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions. * Knowledge of methods, practices and tools used in installing, maintaining, repairing, testingandadjustingcomputers, programsoftware, metering, recording, and displayequipment. * Knowledge of installation, maintenance and repairof instrumentation wiring, communication,computerhardware and software andother control andelectrical equipment. * Workingknowledge of use andoperationof sophisticated measuringand testingdevices, handtoolsandequipmentofthe trade. * Knowledge of computer-baseddata acquisitions and control systemsandsoftware used inaPLC and SCADAenvironment. * Knowledge of a wide range of instrumentation systems,processes,andtechniques used inwastewater and water treatmentfacilities,including laboratoryprocedures. * Ability to plan,layout and execute instrumentationandcomputer control work.Abilityto readandinterpret wiringdiagrams (schematics) and specifications. * Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, mechanical and computer controlmalfunctions in typicalwastewater and water treatment equipment. * Ability to troubleshoot radio,antenna,andfiber optic SCADAcommunication problems. * Ability to work independentlyandtocompletedailyactivities accordingto work schedule. * Ability to effectivelycommunicateorallyand in writing. * Ability to understand,followand transmit written andoral instructions. * Ability to establish andmaintaineffective working relationshipswith Utilities personnel, ITpersonnel,Trafficpersonnel, vendors/manufacturers, and general public. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS Valid state issued driver's license. Abilityto obtainandmaintainWasteWater IIcertification within 36 months of hire., The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25pounds or more and occasionally lift upto75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and perceive the full range of the color spectrum, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. ## Description Designs, installs, repairs, programs, calibrates, and maintains electronic and computer-based Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, metering and recording instruments, controlling apparatus, data logging and display equipment, communications and telemetry equipment, gate controllers and other controlling devices in the wastewater treatment plant, water production wells, reservoirs, elevated tower sites and Sewer Lift Stations., * Trains employees in proper use and operations on SCADA control computers and related processes. * Diagnoses malfunctions in a variety of electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems. * Troubleshoots and implements needed changes to computer software and hardware used in a SCADA and programmable logic controllers (PLC) environment. * Monitors, repairs, programs, and upgrades control and processing computer. * Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and upgrades all desktops or laptop computers, servers, and alarm and gate control computer for department. * Maintains records of instrumentation calibration data, process control and monitoring data for wastewater treatment plant and water production, and instrument maintenance and replacement data. * Subject to emergency call- outs involving SCADA and Instrumentation system problems. * Install, maintain, and upgrade the department's Ethernet LAN to City Hall. * Troubleshoots radios and telephones. * Assists department with selecting computer applications, equipment, software, and instrumentation in establishing budget requirements. * Develops control system programming using International Electric Code (IEC) standard programming languages for industrial automation (IEC 61131-3). Empty heading The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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