SCADA Systems Administrator
Company: Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: September 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Position open until filled.Work location will be in Johnson
City, TX until the Transmission Control Center is operational in
Leander, TX. At that time work location will transfer to the
Transmission Control Center in Leander, TX.
Minimum starting pay for this position is $43.35 per hour or
commensurate with experience.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for developing, monitoring and
maintaining the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA/EMS) System to ensure 24/7 system availability for Operators
to monitor and operate the electric system in support of the
Cooperative's Strategic Initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support 24/7 real-time control system integrity to ensure the
highest operational reliability and system availability
Must be available to respond to emergency situations and
participate in Call Out duty of SCADA system issues
Install and test SCADA/EMS equipment
Document all SCADA/EMS system electrical schematics for system
operation
Responsible for system programming, point checkout, database
administration, graphical/one-line display work and related control
design
Respond to SCADA system operation failures or abnormalities and
recommend corrective action
Responsible for daily operation and maintenance of the SCADA/EMS
System
Communicate and coordinate with vendors and engineers
Analyze and validate data to maintain system integrity
Monitor conditions which could negatively impact reliability
Maintain communication with remote terminal units and line devices
Monitor and operate the SCADA/EMS System Perform power calculations
as applied to the SCADA systems
Improve SCADA system performance and efficiency with progressive
technology
Install, test and troubleshoot the local area networks and wide
area networks
Integrate multiple technologies, hardware and software
Manage inventory, track maintenance and ensure vendor contract
terms and conditions are met
Develop systems with provisions for continuity of operations during
disaster recovery or other emergency situations
Install, maintain and monitor security measures
Install, maintain, configure and ensure the integrity of computer
software to include such activities as account setup,
troubleshooting and test support
Create, reset, delete and maintain user accounts in a Windows
Active Directory environment
Provide system administration of Windows workstations and servers
Apply operating system updates, patches and configuration changes
for workstations and servers
Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and system
problems
Perform backups of the SCADA/EMS system and associated systems
Design, build, edit, verify and maintain SCADA/EMS network one-line
displays
Build, edit, verify and maintain points and databases for the SCADA
system
Perform maintenance of historical data and data retrieval utilizing
the SCADA system
Perform checkouts at substations of single point items to entire
RTU installations
Setup, verify and maintain relaying data for substations
Troubleshoot and maintain communication systems between SCADA
system host and substations and devices
Assist SCADA operators in day to day operations and specialized
switching procedures and tasks
Develop and maintain the Load Shed program
Assist SCADA operators with load shed activities when necessary
Perform SCADA/EMS Failovers when needed
Conduct and participate in safety meetings
Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities
May provide technical direction to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up
and using hardware and software programs, entering data or
processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer
service
Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic
planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting
Knowledge of IEEE Nomenclature
Knowledge of Substation Relaying Schemes
Knowledge of Substation Equipment
Knowledge of RTUs/HMIs and Comm Gear
Knowledge of Distribution Protective Equipment
Knowledge of NERC, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Knowledge of electric utility construction standards and National
Electric Safety Code
Skilled in monitoring and managing performance
Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations
and metrics
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving
conflict and problems
Ability to understand database design and application development
Ability to perform systems testing of specification requirements
Ability to understand and use standard application development
design, report and project management tools
Ability to perform objective analyses and re-engineering of
business processes to maximize quality service and
cost-effectiveness
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in
writing
Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, &
Licensing)
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Directly related experience may substitute for education
Two years of directly related work experience
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms,
stoop and kneel
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and
levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title
and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties
and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not
intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to
assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.
The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be
held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the
needs of the Cooperative.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Austin , SCADA Systems Administrator, IT / Software / Systems , Johnson City, Texas
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