Scada Engineer

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OVERVIEW OF ROLE

:Configures, maintains, and supports the SCADA and Load Management infrastructure to ensure its reliable, safe and secure operation. Maintains the SCADA and Load Management systems in a compliant manner and demonstrates compliance with applicable regulatory standards

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITI

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- S:Designs, configures and maintains the SCADA and Load Management infrastructure by NOVEC policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practice

- s.Documents tasks to demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards such as infrastructure changes, compliance assessments, testing of significant changes, system configurations, access reviews, and equipment disposa

- l.Responsible for procedures and practices related to the physical and cyber security of the SCADA syste

- m.Programs SCADA systems to communicate with field equipment including IEDs, RTUs, and meter

- s.Maintains and supports SCADA servers, databases, data historian, SCADA one-lines, map board, operator training, historian and engineering workstations, and related Electric Operations systems including ACS, eDNA, ICCP, data integration (transcription, load page), and delivery point meter

- s.Manages NOVEC’s relationship with key hardware and software vendor

- s.Creates and updates SCADA operator displays and database

- s.Ensures communications and coordination with Power Supply to implement peak demand load shedding program

- s.Responsible for Department functions and roles related to OT Cyber Security Plan and OT Cyber Incident Response Pla

- n.Coordinates SCADA infrastructure and display activities with NOVEC’s Electric Operations staf

- f.Coordinates ICCP database and coordinates data exchange with outside entitie

- s.Participates in internal and external audits as a subject matter exper

- t.Provides technical support to internal staff for maintained system

- s.Directs and assists in recovery effort

- s.Performs other duties as assigne

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIEN

CE:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degr

ee.Three (3) or more years of experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting SCADA systems is requir

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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ABILI

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IES:Strong computer and networking ski

lls.Demonstrated proficiency with Windows operating systems, LINUX, Microsoft Office, virtualization, access control/authorization, security event monitoring, and configuration management softw

are.Demonstrated proficiency with administering, programming, and troubleshooting real-time SCADA systems and displ

ays.Demonstrated knowledge of Power System Operations concepts, processes, and procedu

res.Basic understanding of NERC CIP standa

rds.Effective written and verbal communication ski

lls.Ability to work with people having varying technical skill lev

els.Ability to manage projects and time effectively to meet strict deadlines. Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, with little to no supervis

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WHAT WE O

- FFER:Competitive salary and incentive

- planPremier health benefits, including an onsite wellness c

- enterSurvivor and Disability ben

- efits401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the firs

- t 12%Life insu

- ranceVacation, Sick and Holiday

- LeaveEducational Assis

- tanceAnnual Company E

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NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this pos*

ition.