Automation Specialist, Associate - Flexible Location
About The Position
In this position, the candidate will be responsible for working with the automation engineering group to implement new graphical control schemes for human machine interface (HMI) and other substation apparatuses. The preferred candidate will possess working experience with one or more software programs such as EATON SMP (SG-4260) Gateway application suite. Will support substation apparatus design and deployment in alignment with Operations group in operating the transmission system efficiently. Work with the Automation engineering team to ensure that the equipment being designed meets the operational needs of Transmission Operations. Serve as liaison with division and district field operations personnel. Location flexible throughout the PG&E service territory. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location on weekly basis.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 1 year IT computing experience with focus in infrastructure services
- 1 year experience working with server OS (Operating system) support (W2K3 and W2K8); PC OS support (XP); OS patching
Nice To Haves
- BA or BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience or technical training
- Able to work with, support, and learn from other Automation Specialists
- 6 months of general SCADA systems support experience
- Experience with IT-Information Technology systems, 3 years
- Working knowledge of EATON SMP Gateways
Responsibilities
- Install and maintain Eaton HMI - DB/Displays/Test devices with BA (i.e. EMS & ADMS)
- Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Substation RTU commissioning with ADMS & EMS
- T&D SCADA Apparatus O&M tier 1 support
- Substation Monitoring Tier 1 Support
- Maintain Substation monitoring software
- Cyber security apparatus support
- Demonstrates ability to work with both internal and external customers/clients.
- Able to plan out required actions to address an issue. Defines scope and required tasks or activities to accomplish goal.
- Works with limited supervision and guidance, both independently and/or as a member of a team.
- Uses independent judgment in applying engineering principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions.
- Completes multiple projects concurrently.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
