SCADA Database Senior

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

28d

About The Position

The SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) team within the Asset Management Innovation and Technology department is hiring a System and Database Senior. In this position, you will provide system support for our water, gas, and electric utility operations. The work that you do is critical to maintaining the data integrity, reliability, compliance, and security of our SCADA systems. Your technical leadership and drive will enable Operations to continuously improve processes, find cost savings, and solve operational challenges through the use and implementation of technology. The systems you will support in this position are integrated with industrial instrumentation and other integrated software solutions, which make up a complex set of hardware and software architectures. This includes, but is not limited to, industrial-level Systems Integration, Industrial/Operations System Implementations, Operations Technology Systems Administration, and Software Programming of Operations Solutions. Please note that the ability to work extended periods of time to provide operational readiness of the ADMS/OMS will be a required aspect of this position. You are an individual who thrives working in a highly dynamic environment and possesses knowledge of relevant programming and scripting languages, modern technology stacks, and troubleshooting techniques to solve complex problems and provide technological solutions to operational challenges. You are self-motivated to learn more about SCADA systems and technology, and then use this knowledge to collaborate with operational and field teams to add requested functionality.

Requirements

relevant programming and scripting languages
modern technology stacks
troubleshooting techniques to solve complex problems
bachelor's degree in computer science or computer information systems

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge in SCADA/EMS applications (power system modeling, state estimation, contingency analysis, power flow, short-term load forecast, load shed)
Implementation of new SCADA/EMS systems
Ability to develop collaboratively or independently as needed
Experience developing and managing ETL processes to ensure seamless data integration
Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction and reporting
Basic skills in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, and Oracle Database
Knowledge of NERC CIP compliance
Experience with monitoring and alerting implementation
Understanding of disaster recovery strategies and topologies

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and field teams to support utility distribution programs, projects, and initiatives using SCADA applications.
Planning, designing, programming, documenting, and maintaining the OSI Monarch EMS/SCADA system
System administration across multiple operating systems and hardware, including but not limited to workstations, virtualized servers, and network hardware
Training System Operators, Engineering, and Field Support personnel in the use of applications associated with the EMS/SCADA systems to ensure network models are up-to-date, and the training simulator is functional
Develop custom EMS/SCADA displays that enhance the System Operator's situational awareness
Support the development, testing, and implementation of data integrations for SCADA and other enterprise systems under the guidance of more senior team members.
Support Colorado Springs Utilities Incident Command Center during large outage events.
24x7 Operations Support – On-Call Rotation

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness