SCADA Programmer/Commissioner

Iberdrola • Augusta, ME

167d • $2,938 - $4,167

About The Position

Responsible for specification development, implementation into production use, operational support and maintenance of the Energy Management System, encompassing a variety of functional software systems and third-party applications. Provide the technical means and methodologies to allow Power System Dispatchers to operate and maintain a secure and reliable Transmission System assuring customer reliability.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Proficiency to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• 24-hour standby required.
• Willingness to broaden skill set to accommodate changing requirements.
• Proficiency to work independently or in a group and willing to share knowledge.
• Proficiency using relational databases.
• Provides support and guidance within the group.
• Provides training within the group.
• Proficiency using a CAD program.
• Able to analyze, debug and develop software programs using programming languages; C, C++, Fortran, perl, unix shell scripting and Visual Basic.
• Proficiency with operating systems; Unix and Windows-2000.
• Able to troubleshoot and isolate problems on a distributed computer network.
• Familiar with the dynamics of a complex power system network.
• Knowledge of communication protocols, networking concepts and ICCP.
• Ability to streamline manual processes via automation using innovative techniques.
• Familiar with database structured query language, SQL and methods for retrieving data via direct SQL or ODBC.

Responsibilities

• Maintains complex proprietary computer programs, SCADA, Network Model, and Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS) databases, along with dynamic displays which are used to dispatch the power system.
• Prepares written reports explaining operation variances of programs for vendors.
• Performs primary responsibilities for multiple EMS subsystems including Data Acquisition Control (DAC), Historical Data, Dispatcher Graphical User Interface (GUI), Inter-control Center Communication Protocol (ICCP), Power System Analysis and Real Time Calculations.
• Performs engineering studies and prepares written reports using power system analysis software included with the Energy Management System and other software utilities such as PSEE and/or PSLF.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with the maintenance of the EMS and associated support systems.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems within EMS utilizing various software programs and utilities.
• Implements and maintains infrastructure and procedures for Disaster recovery and essential data backup.
• Represents the Company on internal and external task forces or working groups as appointed.
• Develops custom applications to support changing operational requirements, system improvements, and other customer needs.
• Provides real time power system data upon request to external departments and other entities.
• Performs integration and testing of new EMS upgrades and software patches.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation and procedures that define the operability of the infrastructure.
• Provides departmental cross-training and assists in training Dispatcher staff.
• Coordinates with external departments in the commissioning of field devices.
• Provides H/W support as required to ensure continuous operation of critical EMS functionality.
• Provides for hardware backup and identifies additional required skills.

Benefits

• Fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees