SCADA Operator (Electrical)

Amentum•Kings Bay Base, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a SCADA Operator (Electrical) to support a government contract in Kings Bay, Georgia. This role involves monitoring electrical transmission, distribution, and power generation systems, as well as the entire SCADA system, to ensure proper operation. The operator will receive trouble calls, initiate work orders, and dispatch craftspersons for repairs, including during off-hours, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities also include maintaining operational records, producing reports, coordinating actions during emergencies, and interfacing with the Duty Manager. The role requires close coordination with Georgia Power (GPS) for switching and generator operations, monitoring real-time pricing, and assisting with SCADA preventative maintenance. A basic understanding of Water/Wastewater and Thermal SCADA systems is necessary, as is knowledge of Gas Curtailment protocols. The position also includes performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High School Education or equivalent.
Five years verifiable experience as a journey-level transmission and/or distribution electrician.
Experience must include the installation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of both energized and de-energized overhead and underground electrical systems.
Working knowledge of all operational requirements associated with various types of field equipment such as transformers, alarm switches, breakers, vacuum breakers, oil circuit breakers.
Ability to quickly diagnose and respond to emergency situations by performing remote or field switching as the emergency situation dictates.
Verifiable working knowledge of personal computers and computer systems, and familiarity with standard operating systems and office software.
Capability of producing written procedures and switching orders in accordance with standard operating and safe switching practices.
Ability to develop and generate reports; identify problems with the system so the proper corrective actions can be taken.
Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards when required, in areas outside of the SCADA area.
Possess a valid state driver’s license.
Possess tools of the trade.
Must satisfactorily complete the utility-specific practical factor sheets for Electrical, Water/Wastewater, and Thermal functions within 90 days of selection.
Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of the Water/Wastewater and Thermal SCADA systems.
Understanding of the Gas Curtailment protocols.

Responsibilities

Monitor the electrical transmission, distribution, and power generation systems, as well as the entire SCADA system for proper operation.
Receive trouble calls from all commands and initiate work orders in both PWMA and MAXIMO computer systems.
Call in necessary craftspersons to facilitate repairs on priority and emergency trouble calls occurring outside of normal working hours, on weekends, or holidays.
Maintain various operational records and logs and produce operational reports.
Oversee the flow of information and reports, coordinate actions, and ensure response plans are followed during emergencies and natural disasters.
Interface closely with the Duty manager to ensure key operational matters are performed, communicated, and documented.
Monitor and oversee the system, receive system alarms, locate trouble areas, dispatch duty electricians to trouble areas, direct and coordinate on-base switching, and coordinate SUBASE and Georgia Power (GPS) switching.
Remotely start up and shut down emergency generators to limit SUBASE demand during GPC power curtailment and during local and impending storm conditions.
Perform remote switching and control when requested to support field electricians.
Continually monitor the real-time pricing from GPC and retrieve the daily retail kWh prices for real-time pricing from GPC.
Assist in performing SCADA PMI; identify SCADA operational malfunctions; request corrective actions and regularly report uncorrected malfunctions.
Provide proper response to alarm conditions of Water/Wastewater and Thermal SCADA systems.
Understand the Gas Curtailment protocols in the event the gas company sends the gas curtailment notice directly to the Utility Control Center.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Continuously develop and maintain a safe work environment.
Complete all training requirements and fulfill self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities.
Participate in emergency response tasks and serve on safety committees and teams.
Consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.
Conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Read and understand Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.