SCADA Specialist, Expert

PG&E • San Luis Obispo, CA

264d • $126,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a key role on a small, high-performing, and dynamic team building the future of PG&E's electrical grid that will reliably and safely deliver affordable and clean energy to our customers and communities. The Grid Operations, Applications, and Transformation (GOAT) team is dedicated to implementing and maintaining PG&E's Operational Technology including the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), which is fundamental to a sustainable energy future and the Grid of Tomorrow. We are seeking an accomplished, integrity-driven, diverse, and collaborative individual to take on the critical Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) Expert role.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience or technical training.
• 8 years of ADMS SCADA field experience in installing, testing, and maintaining ADMS SCADA systems and/or advanced control systems.

Nice To Haves

• High-level programming skills (C++, etc.).
• System Dispatch Certification.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Technical Journeyman Certificate.
• Experience with Schneider Electric System products or other control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analysis associated with Electric SCADA systems.
• Provide application solutions and aid the SCADA team, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct system wide auditing, migration, and administration.
• Test and implement new version vendor application releases.
• Maintain and support existing SCADA systems, addressing issues, and ensuring optimal performance.
• Develop and sustain excellent stakeholder relationships with functional business partners.
• Share Quality Assurance assessments/results in a manner that is actionable and helps to drive improvement/consistency.
• Provide support guidance, consultation to T&D Operations, SCADA team, System Automation and IT personnel.
• Maintain ADMS templates and template features for system wide deployment.
• Implement and maintain a system wide audit process.
• Train SCADA team and others on new technologies, protocols, and devices.

Benefits

• Discretionary incentive compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree