Electric SCADA Administrator

New Braunfels Utilities•New Braunfels, TX

About The Position

The Electric SCADA Administrator provides support and maintenance of a 24/7 real time SCADA control system. The administrator supports managers, engineers, and operations personnel that operate and monitor the electric distribution system. The administrator will be responsible for leading innovation by leveraging data, automation, and analytics to enhance grid reliability and integrate with emerging technologies.

Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained: Associates
Work Experience Time Frame: Five Years or More
Field of Study: Computer Science or related field
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications is required
Good oral and written communications skills are required

Nice To Haves

Experience with SurvalentONE ADMS
The ability to understand As-Builts E&S and R&C substation diagrams or other related documentation of electrical Substations, as well as electrical and field instrumentation such as relays, breakers, and PT/CT transducers, is preferred
Knowledge of electrical distribution operations and procedures is preferred
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server is preferred

Responsibilities

SCADA system implementation, integration, operation, support and maintenance that includes data analysis, screen development, database updates, point to point checkout and documentation
Create SCADA display screens (one-lines, overviews, etc.) for the electrical substations
Work with Substation Technicians and contractors for point-to-point checkout
Work with scripting languages, including, but not limited to, two dimensional arrays, calculations
Excellent knowledge of electrical process control strategies and systems
Interface with Control Center personnel and support team in supporting and enhancing the SCADA systems
Learn and operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Must be able to work independently as well as in a small team environment
Communicate well and quickly trouble-shoot problems
Follow instruction according to company policies and procedures
Must have the ability to understand engineering concepts and convert to computer graphics
Assist contractor design team with SCADA field hardware, software, points list, and communication protocols that ensure standardization with all NBU sites.
Familiar with electrical industry standards on electrical SEL relays and design protocols.
Knowledge of and working experience with Survalent ADMS, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories products, and Beckwith LTC's.
Testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems
Collecting, Analyzing, and Presenting, data in written and electronic reports
Designing and developing new control systems
Liaising with clients, contractors, and suppliers, internal and external, to accomplish any opportunities, possibilities and challenges.
Writing of computer software and test procedures
Provide advice and consultancy support
Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, and other internal staff
Utilize programming standards with in-house upgrades and improvements to existing infrastructure such as: 1. IED's (Intelligent Electronic Device) 2. Ability to scale controls and points 3.Computer hardware, software, and database skills 4. Networking skills including, but not limited to DNP3 5. Local/Remote site alarm configuration 6. Sensors such as pressure, temperature, integration with generator control modules 7. Troubleshooting of SEL relays on existing equipment or newly installed. 8. Database Programming and Configuration 9.Knowledge of Domain and Network infrastructure and Security