Automation Specialist, Associate - Flexible Location

PG&E•Fresno, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Automation Specialist, Associate works with the automation engineering group to implement graphical control schemes for human-machine interfaces (HMI) and other substation apparatuses. The role supports substation apparatus design and deployment in coordination with the Operations group to help operate the transmission system efficiently, and collaborates with Automation Engineering to ensure equipment designs meet Transmission Operations’ needs. The position also serves as a liaison with division and district field operations personnel. The location is flexible throughout PG&E’s service territory. This is a hybrid position, working from a remote office and an assigned location on a weekly basis. The listed salary range is $80,000–$120,000 in the Bay Area and $76,000–$114,000 in California; actual compensation depends on factors including skills, education, certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 year of IT computing experience focused on infrastructure services.
At least 1 year of experience supporting server operating systems (W2K3 and W2K8) and PC operating systems (XP), including OS patching.

Nice To Haves

BA or BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience or technical training.
Ability to work with, support, and learn from other Automation Specialists.
6 months of general SCADA systems support experience.
3 years of experience with IT systems.
Working knowledge of EATON SMP Gateways.
Working experience with one or more software programs such as the EATON SMP (SG-4260) Gateway application suite.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain Eaton HMI database, displays, and test devices with BA, including EMS and ADMS.
Commission T&D substation RTUs with ADMS and EMS.
Provide tier 1 support for T&D SCADA apparatus operations and maintenance.
Provide tier 1 support for substation monitoring.
Maintain substation monitoring software.
Support cybersecurity apparatus.
Work with internal and external customers and clients.
Plan actions needed to address issues and define the scope and tasks required to achieve goals.
Work independently and as part of a team with limited supervision and guidance.
Apply independent judgment and engineering principles to determine cost-effective, practical solutions.
Manage multiple projects concurrently.
Work with Automation Engineering to implement graphical control schemes and ensure equipment designs meet Transmission Operations’ needs.
Support substation apparatus design and deployment in coordination with Operations.
Serve as liaison with division and district field operations personnel.