Supports CPS Energy's Industrial Control Systems; Electric Generation, Transmission, and Distribution SCADA systems as well as Gas Transmission and Distribution SCADA systems. This includes the new distributive generation and renewable energy technology that has been introduced to the utility industry in the past several years such as solar farms, battery storage, wind farms, and landfill generation. This individual is responsible for the database programming, configuration, maintenance, and acceptance testing of the remotely located Generation, Gas, and Electric RTU's (remote terminal units), IED's (intelligent electronic devices), Distribution Automation Controllers, Communication Processors, Flow Computers, Ultrasonic Meters, PLC's, and Chromatographs. There is a SCADA Specialist on call duty 24/7 for reactive maintenance of real-time SCADA systems. After hours work will occasionally be required. Call duty is required on a rotating basis throughout the department.
"Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level".
GRADE 12 - Deadline to apply, January 22, 2021.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Will learn how to program and configure RTU's, IED's and Flow Computers so database point structure aligns with points in the master SCADA systems
Calibrate and certify natural gas measurement equipment
Will work side by side a senior SCADA Specialist for many months prior to working alone and pulling call duty
Assistance from the supervisor is only necessary if the incumbent feels uncomfortable with overall impact of a decision, overtime approval, procedure changes are needed, project scheduling issues arise, corporate strategic objectives could be affected, or the decision may adversely affect the area's budget
Frequently assists generation, gas and electric engineering with SCADA project issues
Assists large customers and surrounding utilities with their SCADA systems that are connected to our systems
Will support CPS Energy's electric, gas, and generation systems
Remains abreast of changes in operation of generation, electric and gas SCADA systems in service
Will support NERC/CIP password management, asset management, and other duties as requested to ensure the reliability of the BES (bulk electric system)
Coordinates with System Operators, Energy Controllers and Control Room Operators any work that will affect their system
Reviews the work of private contractors to insure CPS Energy standards are being met
Interacts and coordinates with many internal departments in order to maintain, expand or enhance the gas, electric and generation SCADA systems at CPS Energy
Performs station monitoring & control point to point acceptances prior to turning stations over to operators for use
Performs record-keeping of equipment databases, configurations, wiring diagrams and station drawings on our secure repository
Minimum Skills
Personal Computer Usage
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with customers and vendors.
Ability to complete formal in-house and vendor training, which may include some out of state.
Ability to make independent decisions and often makes recommendations which affect the section, department and/or division
Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communications skills for interaction within the section, across departmental lines to all levels of personnel, and vertically with management.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal behaviors toward CPS Energy, associates, and customers consistent with company core values.
Comfortable with change and ability to adapt to the changing needs of CPS Energy, changes in standard technologies, or changes in business processes or procedures to support corporate goals or initiatives.
Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results
Required call duty rotation to provide 24 x 7 support, if needed.
Preferred Qualifications
. Previous experience with RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) software
Previous experience with SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories) software
Previous experience in electric or gas SCADA environments
Previous experience with DNP3 protocol
CPS Energy
145 Navarro
San Antonio
Texas United States
www.cpsenergy.com
