Water Production Supervisor of Process Control Systems

Citizens Energy Group

Indianapolis, Indiana

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Budgeting, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Construction Industry Software, Construction Planning, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Credit Union, Documentation, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Emergency Response, Establish Priorities, Hardware Specification, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Internet Security, Ladder Logic, Leadership, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Programming, Network Protocols, Network Systems, Operational Support, Operations Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Management, Production Control, Production Management, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Retirement Plan, Risk Management, SCADA Software, Short Pays, Software Specification, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Architecture, System Start-Up, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, Water Treatment, Water Utility, Wireless Radio, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Indianapolis, Indiana
POSTED
12 days ago
Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity as a Water Production Supervisor of Process Control Systems to join our team! 

 

The Supervisor of Process Control Systems provides technical direction and operational support for all Water Production SCADA network systems and infrastructure required for the control, protection and monitoring of all treatment and transmission assets. Provides technical supervision and direction to the SCADA Specialists and Senior SCADA Specialists. Works closely with Operations Management and Operations Technology to ensure system architecture is monitored and controlled following BMP’s and Cybersecurity Standards. Provides long-term direction on capital project planning related to process control systems to ensure compatibility and consistency with the existing and future network infrastructure. Responsible for establishing annual budgets, hardware / software specifications and control application system licenses. Subject to 24 hour on-call and emergency response resulting in frequent work during non-regularly scheduled hours.

 

Citizens Energy Group offers a competitive salary and benefits including:

  • Health, Dental & Vision
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan 
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
  • Wellness Program
  • Adoption and tuition assistance
  • Employee Credit Union
  • PTO and Paid Holidays

 

If you are looking for a new opportunity, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of starting a rewarding new chapter of your career!
 
Minimum Salary: $96,000 (Grade 11)

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Designs, troubleshoots, and makes changes to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA) and Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programming, and network protocols as required to appropriately monitor processes and control risks.
  • Supervises and supports the daily activities of the SCADA Specialists. 
  • Interfaces with O&M personnel in support and enhancement of SCADA systems and coordinates system upgrades to minimize operational impacts.
  • Directs and supervises work related to SCADA systems including reviewing bids, plans and construction activities. Provides direction in the preparation of designs, plans and specifications for SCADA system upgrades associated with capital projects and cybersecurity.
  • Oversees hardware / software assts lists; provides technical expertise in the development and implementation of departmental SCADA procedures including but not limited to consistent configuration protocols, change documentation and backing up control programming used in Water Production control systems.
  • Organizes and provides training to SCADA Specialists and other plant personnel on new or updated control system changes, protocols and procedures of Water Production SCADA network.
  • Responds to emergency calls and call-ins on a 24/7 basis, rotating with SCADA Specialists. 
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • Four year degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics and Computer Technology or related field. A two year SCADA / PLC programming technical degree with four additional years of direct applicable work experience may be substituted. Course work should include process control engineering, ladder logic programming or equivalent.
  •  4+ years of project management experience in the installation and startup of SCADA systems, preferably within water utility systems or equivalent.
  • Valid Indiana Driver’s License
  • Working knowledge of radio, cellular and fiber communications and network engineering fundamentals.
  • Ability to respond to emergency calls and call-ins outside regularly scheduled business hours.
  • Knowledge of various pressure, flow and level transmitters. Allen Bradely PLC’s, HMI’s, Historian, RS Logix software or other SCADA software.
  • Knowledge of Intellutions, Rockwell or Spark SCADA Software, the construction, operational characteristics and functions of water treatment processes and equipment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement of systems, processes, personal and employee learning and development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to thoroughly document SCADA procedures.
  • Ability to identify the criticality of projects and prioritize them accordingly.

 

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
• Masters Degree in Computer Science or another technical field.
• Experience in leadership and supervising a diverse operations staff.

 

 

Job Posting Deadline:July 7, 2026
 
Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

About the Company

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Citizens Energy Group

There is no other company like Citizens Energy Group. We are the only company in the nation that operates utilities under a Public Charitable Trust solely for the benefit of customers and the community. Our success is based on our workforce that puts customers and quality first. Employment Philosophy Employees are the backbone of Citizens Energy Group. Employees are the most valued resource of the Utility, whether it's in our headquarters at 2020 N. Meridian Street, or at Citizens Gas located at 2150 Martin Luther King Street, Citizens Water located at 1220 Waterway Boulevard, or at Citizens Thermal located at 366 Kentucky Avenue, or at Citizens Oil located in southern Indiana; or one of our unregulated companies at Citizens Resources. We value safety integrity, diversity, teamwork and quality for all Citizens employees and customers. Citizens Benefits Package Career and educational growth is important. Citizens offers a competitive financial and benefits package, tuition reimbursement and a realm of other services designed to assist the needs of individuals and families. If you want to be part of a unique company and help it continue to build on its 100-year old foundation, consider career opportunities at Citizens Energy Group. Equal Opportunity Employer Citizens takes pride in and respects our employees and the communities we serve. This is reflected through our continuous efforts in hiring and developing a diverse work force - bringing to our management culture a variety of initiatives and improving the quality of our business. In order for us to grow and be successful as a utility, expand on our strengths, and prepare for the future, our objective is to continually bring together the skills and abilities of a diverse group of people to work toward a common goal of providing reliable, safe, gas service to our customers. We provide equal access to growth opportunities, training, and flexibility in order to meet the demands of work and family life. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes regardless of race, color, veteran status, age, disability, sex, national origin or religion. We value diversity in our workforce and in the communities we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Utilities
FOUNDED
1887
WEBSITE
https://www.citizensenergygroup.com/