Supervisor, SCADA Distribution

Position Summary

TheSCADADistributionSupervisorwill be responsible forassisting in leadingproject coordination system design support device configuration and deployment regulatory compliance and maintenance support for thedistributionoverhead and undergroundside of the Duquesne Light Company (DLC) SCADA system. This position requires a deep understanding of process control and the Monarch SCADA platform along with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and internal business processes. By leveraging strong organizational and system-oriented technical skills the supervisor will help define prioritize and execute on the comprehensive definition training and oversight ofdistributionSCADA work and its intersections with other business units. The ideal candidate is an adaptable organized problem solver capable of leading as a hands-on subject-matter-expert while overseeing end-to-end application and SCADA asset design and implementation.

Location:Hybrid Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

JobResponsibilities:

• Supervise a team responsible fordesign implementation maintenance and complianceofthedistribution overhead and undergroundsidesof the DLC SCADA system both servers and field equipment

• Provide leading subject-matter-expertise and support for distribution overhead and underground work in the DLC SCADA system

• Coordinate with leaders within the Operations Applicationsverticalto holisticallysupport the Monarch SCADA platform and control environment in an On-Calland daily work capacity

• Manage and refine the intake process and backlog ofSCADArequests; prioritize tasks using agile practices where applicable.

• Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related toSCADAprojects.

• Collaborate withProduct Owners andstakeholders to assessneeds and planned releases.

• Ensure adherence toprocess controlbest practicesin service of system reliability and safety

• Maintain up-to-date documentation and internal knowledge articles related toSCADA applications processes and platforms; build training programs for knowledge transfer across Operations Applications teams

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree inEngineeringComputer Science Information Technology or a related field.
  Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience includingprocess control systems engineeringand team leadership.

• Preference for hands-on experience with:

• • Aspentech/DGM Monarch SCADA platform

• • Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) remote terminal unitsand support applications(RTUs)

• • S&C RTUs and support applications

• • Aveva PI Data Archive

KnowledgeSkills&Abilities

• Technical Proficiency Strong hands-on experience withSCADA platforms databases and RTUs. Ability to understand troubleshoot and enhanceSCADA applications systems and processes.

• Process Analysis Skilled in evaluating and documenting business processes to identify opportunitiesfor efficiencies andimprovements.

• Supervisory & Leadership Experience overseeing a team delegating tasks providing guidance and ensuring timely and quality delivery ofSCADA releases.

• Communication & Collaboration Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Management Able to build productive relationships with business users and IT teams and confidently gather and clarify requirements.

• Problem Solving Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to identifying issues resolving roadblocks and driving continuous improvement.

• Documentation Strong attention to detail in creating and maintaining documentation for workflows system changes and team knowledge sharing.

• Metrics & Reporting Ability to define success metrics track performance of automation initiatives and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

• Adaptability Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and the flexibility to support after-hours deployments when needed.

• Security & Compliance Awareness Understanding ofCIPstandardsand cybersecurity best practices as well as DLCinternalregulatory requirements andpractices.

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DLCs core values:

• Energized to shape the future;

• Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities;

• Collaborative in approaching all challenges;

• Responsible in commitment to safety management of assets and finances and interaction with others;

• Selfless in serving the community both on the job and through volunteerism.

Scope

Primary focus is on day-to-day management of operational execution for areas managed. Trains and develops staff. Plans the workflow. Directs available resources to accomplish process improvement. Leads workflow changes and implementations for direct team.

Decision Impact

Problems and issues are undefined require detailed info gathering analysis and investigation to understand/resolve. Makes decisions that address workflow issues considering immediate impact on own function or work unit.

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position as duties can vary across the Company.Examples of storm roles could include but arent limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.