Scada Systems Technician

City of College Station•College Station, TX

19h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Lead SCADA System Analyst, the SCADA Technician assists with operating and maintaining critical Electric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, peripherals, associated operating systems and application software, high-speed communication hardware and software used to protect high-voltage lines, and related communication infrastructure. The role also assists with maintaining the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) communication network and performs duties involving internal and external personnel or entities engaged in regulatory compliance activities. The position requires on-call availability and emergency response. Within six months of hire, the employee must maintain a residence within a 40-minute response time of the Utility Service Center. Work may involve varied weather conditions and extreme temperatures, heights up to 30 feet, frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing and pulling, moving heavy objects with hoists and dollies, and lifting or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. In addition to the standard pre-employment criminal background check, candidates receiving a conditional offer will undergo fingerprint-based background screening because the position requires access to secured buildings and/or secure data systems. The position is posted until filled or the closing date.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of technical training with electrical transmission and/or distribution equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Basic computer application and mathematics skills.
Available for on-call duty and emergency response.
Maintain a residence within a 40-minute response time of the Utility Service Center within six months of hire.
Ability to perform essential duties in varied weather conditions and extreme temperatures, work at heights up to 30 feet, and frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb, push, and pull.
Ability to use hoists and dollies to lift and move heavy objects and physically lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in an electrical or computer-related field.
Advanced computer application and mathematics skills.
Knowledge of electrical theory and electrical/electronic schematics.
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of large DC battery systems, generators, and UPS systems.
Knowledge and experience with computer networks, communication network systems, Windows operating systems, database management, and electrical systems control application systems.
Knowledge of physical and/or cyber security, electrical metering technology, and governmental regulations applicable to the power industry, including FERC, NERC, and ERCOT.

Responsibilities

Assist staff with executing NERC standards processes and procedures, as directed by the Lead SCADA System Analyst.
Perform routine network administration, including adding users and managing print servers and profiles; assist with network security, firewall security, licensed software protection, and access to server data.
Install and repair SCADA computer equipment and assist with installing server and workstation operating systems and upgrades.
Assist with installing system and application software releases and patches, testing software modifications, and preparing required NERC CIP compliance documentation.
Assist with maintaining, monitoring, and installing SCADA and AMI communications networks, including radio communications, fiber communications, leased circuits, and associated ERCOT WAN networks.
Develop, update, and maintain system and user documentation and manuals, including standard operating procedures and technical guides.
Assist with repairing, replacing, and upgrading SCADA hardware and operating system software, including changes to memory, disk space, network connectivity, and processing speed.
Consult with system users and provide technical operational guidance and compliance training.
Coordinate hardware and software maintenance with vendors.
Perform other duties as assigned.