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New Braunfels Utilities

Electric SCADA Administrator

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A Systems Analyst helps businesses and organizations to plan and build computer systems. Reviews the information processing needs of the organization, plans and sets up computer networks and software, and tests systems for accuracy, efficiency and ease of use.

$107,474 / year median in Texas

+2% projected growth

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Position Summary The Electric SCADA Administrator provides support and maintenance of a 24/7 real time SCADA control system. The administrator supports managers, engineers, and operations personnel that operate and monitor the electric distribution system. The administrator will be responsible for leading innovation by leveraging data, automation, and analytics to enhance grid reliability and integrate with emerging technologies. Essential Duties & Responsibilities SCADA system implementation, integration, operation, support and maintenance that includes data analysis, screen development, database updates, point to point checkout and documentation Create SCADA display screens (one-lines, overviews, etc.) for the electrical substations Work with Substation Technicians and contractors for point-to-point checkout Work with scripting languages, including, but not limited to, two dimensional arrays, calculations Excellent knowledge of electrical process control strategies and systems Interface with Control Center personnel and support team in supporting and enhancing the SCADA systems Learn and operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Must be able to work independently as well as in a small team environment Communicate well and quickly trouble-shoot problems Follow instruction according to company policies and procedures Must have the ability to understand engineering concepts and convert to computer graphics Assist contractor design team with SCADA field hardware, software, points list, and communication protocols that ensure standardization with all NBU sites. Familiar with electrical industry standards on electrical SEL relays and design protocols. Knowledge of and working experience with Survalent ADMS, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories products, and Beckwith LTC's. Testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems Collecting, Analyzing, and Presenting, data in written and electronic reports Designing and developing new control systems Liaising with clients, contractors, and suppliers, internal and external, to accomplish any opportunities, possibilities and challenges. Writing of computer software and test procedures Provide advice and consultancy support Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, and other internal staff Utilize programming standards with in-house upgrades and improvements to existing infrastructure such as: 1. IED's (Intelligent Electronic Device) 2. Ability to scale controls and points 3.Computer hardware, software, and database skills 4. Networking skills including, but not limited to DNP3 5. Local/Remote site alarm configuration 6. Sensors such as pressure, temperature, integration with generator control modules 7. Troubleshooting of SEL relays on existing equipment or newly installed. 8. Database Programming and Configuration 9.Knowledge of Domain and Network infrastructure and
Security Formal Education and Work Experience Requirements Degree/Diploma Obtained:
Associates Work Experience Time Frame:
Five Years or More Field of Study:
Computer Science or related field Other Minimum Qualifications Experience with Survalent
ONE ADMS
The ability to understand As-Builts E&S and R&C substation diagrams or other related documentation of electrical Substations, as well as electrical and field instrumentation such as relays, breakers, and PT/CT transducers, is preferred Knowledge of electrical distribution operations and procedures is preferred Ability to use Microsoft Office applications is required Experience with Microsoft SQL Server is preferred Good oral and written communications skills are required