Avangrid · 3 days ago
SCADA Programmer/Commissioner
Augusta, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$3,238/mo - $4,504/moAvangrid is a leading energy company, and they are seeking a SCADA Programmer/Commissioner to be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Energy Management System. The role involves managing complex software systems, providing technical support, and ensuring reliability and compliance of the transmission system.
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Responsibilities
Maintains complex proprietary computer programs, SCADA, Network Model, and Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS) databases, along with dynamic displays which are used to dispatch the power system. Required to prepare written reports explaining operation variances of programs for vendors
Performs primary responsibilities for multiple EMS subsystems to include but not limited to Data Acquisition Control (DAC), Historical Data, Dispatcher Graphical User Interface (GUI), Inter-control Center Communication Protocol (ICCP), Power System Analysis and Real Time Calculations
Performs engineering studies and prepares written reports using power system analysis software included with the Energy Management System and other software utilities such as PSEE and/or PSLF as adopted by the company for similar purposes
Performs administrative tasks associated with the maintenance of the EMS and associated support systems. Include; operating systems, relational database management systems, communication front-end components, network infrastructure and software applications that comprise a number of functional subsystems key to the operation of a critical business system
Troubleshoot and diagnose problems within EMS utilizing various software programs and utilities. May require working with vendor support
Implement and maintains infrastructure and procedures for Disaster recovery, essential data backup of application software, operating systems, historical data, network configuration and similar data required to restore the EMS to production operation and necessary to maintain business continuity and compliance with regulatory requirements
Represents the Company on internal and external task forces or working groups as appointed
Develop custom applications to support changing operational requirements, system improvements, and other customer needs
Provide real time power system data upon request to external departments and other entities as required to fulfill business and compliance objectives
Perform integration and testing of new EMS upgrades, and software patches. This may require travel and extended stays at Vendors factory site
Maintains up-to-date documentation and procedures that define the operability of the infrastructure
Provide departmental cross-training as well as assist in training Dispatcher staff
Coordinate with external departments in the commissioning of field devices, ensuring correctness and accuracy of device inputs as it relates to the Energy Management System and consistent with departmental requirements
Provide H/W support as required to ensure continuous operation of critical EMS functionality
Provides for hardware backup and identifies additional required skills to include Fortran and SQL
Other ancillary duties related to the core functions of the job as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated
Proficiency to manage multiple projects simultaneously
24-hour standby required
Willingness to broaden skill set to accommodate changing requirements
Proficiency to work independently or in a group and willing to share knowledge
Proficiency using relational databases
Provides support and guidance within the group
Provides training within the group
Proficiency using a CAD program
Able to analyze, debug and develop software programs using programming languages; C, C++, Fortran, perl, unix shell scripting and Visual Basic
Proficiency with operating systems; Unix and Windows-2000
Able to troubleshoot and isolate problems on a distributed computer network
Familiar with the dynamics of a complex power system network
Knowledge of communication protocols, networking concepts and ICCP
Ability to streamline manual processes via automation using innovative techniques
Familiar with database structured query language, SQL and methods for retrieving data via direct SQL or ODBC
Bachelors degree from an accredited electrical engineering or computer science program
Company
Avangrid
Avangrid, Inc.
Founded in 1997Orange, Connecticut, USA
5001-10000 employees
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