Job Description:
Austin Aviation-Airport SCADA-BHS Analyst
Description
JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? - Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
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Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.
Under general supervision, perform a variety of moderately complex engineering and technical tasks in support of the Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition Baggage Handling System (SCADA-BHS) projects and assignments. Exercise judgment within the defined methods, procedures, and practices.
Job Description:- Supports 24/7 real-time control system integrity and ensure the highest operational reliability and system availability. This requires after hours on-call support to meet the response requirements for restoring the mission critical system.
- Assists with the daily operation and maintenance of the SCADA System, leads the daily maintenance of the system to accomplish the best performance; communicates with dispatchers, engineers and field crews; performs trouble shooting, problem analysis and resolution as required.
- Conducts field inspections of baggage handling system
- Coordinates and analyzes the real-time control system user’s request; develops and implements enhancements or modifications requested in a timely manner. Communicates activity status to customers and management
- Perform application programming activities, including coding, testing, debugging, documentation and system modifications
- Configures and programs process control applications (Human Machine Interfaces), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) functions
- Updates, maintains, and documents security controls. Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring data security profiles.
- Develops, analyzes, and generates engineering reports.
- Stays abreast of the changing technology environment. Keeps up with the latest developments in the baggage handling industry.
- Assists with writing technical and business documentation (including audit and training manuals).
- Maintains stock and parts inventories and documentation for all systems
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Mathematics
- plus two(2) years in a field related to SCADA or Baggage Handling Process Control.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four years
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:- Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License
Notes to Candidate:Performs a variety of moderately complex engineering and technical tasks in support of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system for the Baggage Handling System (SCADA-BHS). Supports 24/7 real time BHS control system integrity and ensures the highest operational reliability and system availability.
Leads the daily maintenance of the system to accomplish the best performance communicates with dispatch, engineers and field crews, performs troubleshooting, problem analysis and resolution as required.
Coordinates and analyzes the real-time control system user’s request develops and implements enhancements or modifications requested in a timely manner.
Communicates systems activity status to customers and management. Perform application programming activities including coding, testing, debugging, documentation and system modifications. Configures and programs process control applications such as Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) functions. Updates, maintains and documents security controls. Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring data security profiles. Respond to after hour requests for remote support of the BHS. Lead, train and provide guidance and work oversight of others.
Assessment:A skills assessment will be required for this position.
Salary Range:
$75,930-$96,430
Driver’s Requirement:This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.
Essential Personnel: This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled.
Application Information:A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
Veteran:Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
Criminal History Records Check:The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10-year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
Language:Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
Work Hours:Sunday-Wednesday 5:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wednesday-Saturday 5:00 AM-4:00 PM
Hours may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.Shift Incentive: Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends
On-Call/Call Back Responsibilities: Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.
Good Standing - Department/Division Postings:Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.
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Closing Date/Time: 2026-03-11