SCADA Administrator

SCADA Administrator

location : Houston TX onsite (locals only)

USCGC only

Oil and Gas experience is mandate.

Rate: $75/hour on C2C

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY The SCADA Administrator is responsible for the reliable safe and secure operation of clients Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System infrastructure through the administration configuration and maintenance of the system. This position will also provide enduser support to operators engineers and other SCADA users. Ensures the system remains compliant with Client regulatory and industry standards.

The SCADA systems and infrastructure include the following elements: substation controls protective relaying remote terminal units intelligent electronic devices meters line equipment distribution automation and SCADA servers and workstations and other software packages but may include other systems as they evolve or become necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assigned with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Designs configures and maintains SCADA infrastructure in accordance with client policies regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Collaborate in and provide recommendations for the system design configuration and installation of the Cooperatives SCADA Infrastructure.
• Configures SCADA systems to communicate with field equipment including remote terminal units intelligent electronic devices and meters.
• Maintains and supports SCADA infrastructure including operator training and engineering workstations and application web and historian servers.
• Maintain and support the distribution of realtime near realtime and historical data to internal and external customers from SCADA and other systems.
• Troubleshoot SCADA hardware software HMI computers/workstations programming configuration or other communication issues and engage appropriate support to get them fixed in a timely manner.
• Collaborate and coordinate installation of field devices with Engineering and Operations including deploying configurations testing and validation.
• Responsible for continuous system check and balance of the data validity and information gathered stored and displayed from the SCADA system.
• Coordinates SCADA infrastructure database and display activities with internal staff.
• Ensures recoverability of SCADA and continuity of operations through regular system backups regular testing of failover routines and participation in other disaster recovery activities.
• Utilize analysis software tools to make recommendations regarding controls related system performance maintenance operational improvements and upgrades.
• Create reset delete and maintain user accounts in a Windows Active Directory environment.
• Assist other departments with downloading event data reports SOEs and SERs from protective relays and field device controls for further analysis.

• Partner with IT in applying Windows operating system updates patches upgrades and configuration changes for workstations and servers.
• Partner with IT in system administration data backups and proactive security measures of Windows workstations and servers.
• Assists in maintaining documentation regarding SCADA server & workstation configuration operating procedures compliance and disaster recovery.

• Maintain and update SCADA automation and communications record drawings and documentation.
• Provide recommendations and technical solutions in interfacing of AMI communication systems wireless radios microwave technologies SCADA devices automated mapping systems and distribution automation.
• Function as the subject matter expert (SME) on relay and control issues and provide technical support and training to other team members on the operation of the SCADA systems and software by retrieving data for use in decision making outage management and engineering studies.

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE These duties reflect the cooperatives mission and purpose and they are required of all employees:

• Work according to the safety rules and company policies as adopted by the client and is responsible for own safety and reports all accidents in accordance with client policies.
• Support the strategic goals of the organization in accordance with the Cooperative Strategic Plan.
• Interact with all departments of the Cooperative as well as with members the general public other utility personnel governmental agencies and equipment vendors in a kind and courteous manner.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP/Reliability Standards and remain current on regulatory changes.
• Collaborate effectively and successfully with fellow employees to achieve department and companywide goals and build a teamfocused environment.
• Assist in the emergency restoration of facilities during storm or general outages.
• Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of the position.
• Perform other duties within his or her capabilities as directed by his or her supervisors.
• Exhibits integrity and demonstrates ethical behavior in everyday business conduct.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or formal training needed: Bachelors degree in related field directly related experience may substitute for education.

Experience needed: Five (5) years of experience with SCADA computer or electronic technician relay/control technician or equivalent and minimum of two (2) years of directly related experience in electric utility industry.

Knowledge skill and abilities needed: Must possess a working knowledge of electronics and related communication equipment. Knowledge of the electric utility industry including safety practices is highly desirable. Must have knowledge in control and data communication systems application operation and maintenance. Must have possess SQL query writing capabilities and management of MS SQL server databases. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook) is required. Must have ability to implement work plans make sound decisions from observations and carry out instructions. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as work in harmony with many different personality types. Must be able to work with very little supervision and be proactive in responsibilities. Must possess a strong ability to communicate in both verbal and written form. Must have legible handwriting. This is an office/field position which requires the employee to spend time both in the office and in the field in all types of weather.

• The SCADA Administrator spends approximately 70% of the day sitting at a desk or test bench and the remainder walking bending and stooping (percentages will vary dependent upon the work to be accomplished).
• Employee will be required to drive a vehicle both two and fourwheel drive which requires awareness special relationships alertness and physical dexterity.
• Will install test and maintain electronic equipment in the office and in the field which requires balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching and reading of equipment. These duties may also expose the Administrator to energized low voltage (less than 600v) equipment and to a work environment which contains high voltage substations.