Job Specifications
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today for our customers, communities and each other.
Position summary:
Focused on Critical Infrastructure, the Operational Technology Specialist will assist Industrial Control System (ICS) staff with the maintenance, control, and efficient operation of ICS equipment and systems. This includes assisting with all basic aspects of application support, system architecture and design, security, networking, and system administration.
Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Level I: $71,100 - $106,600
Level II: $84,600 - $126,900
Reporting Relationship: Operational Engineering Technologies Manager
Location: Pueblo, Colorado
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.
Essential Functions:
Assist with the installation and support of IT applications and systems utilized in support of Generation, Electric SCADA, and Gas SCADA control systems for the purpose of remote access, cyber security, logging and monitoring and backups.
Support IT systems such as Linux OS, Windows OS, database, and network technologies, and have an understanding of general troubleshooting techniques is required.
Applying security and application updates. Ensure recoverability, cyber security, and stability of designated systems.
Ensure compliance with NERC/CIP, TSA and NIST 800 security controls and present data to internal stakeholders as needed.
Provide first line technical support for Industrial Control Systems utilized by Black Hills Energy including but not limited to ABB, Siemens, GE, OSI, WonderWare, PI and Teledyne Control System Software.
Assist with IT Cyber Asset Management utilizing Company asset management applications.
Work with contract resources and project delivery teams to ensure the ability to deliver a complex portfolio of projects that meet business requirements.
Assist with review of IT Policies and document procedures for audit and control purposes and present data to internal stakeholders as needed. Apply use of standard practices, standard system architecture, and standard software in accordance with Black Hills policies and procedures.
Maintain existing architecture diagrams of designated systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS.
Additional Responsibilities:
Assist in documenting processes, procedures, work instructions and training for end users.
In this role travel will be required to support ICS systems and participation in on-call rotation and support critical 24/7 systems outside of normal working hours as needed.
Black Hills Corporation
625 Ninth St
Rapid City
South Dakota United States
ir.blackhillscorp.com/
