BTU-SCADA & Compliance Specialist

Job Description:

BTU-SCADA & Compliance Specialist

Description

Job Summary
Provides support for Bryan Texas Utilities ( BTU ) in the design and operation of the Electric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ( SCADA ) System and the Outage Management System ( OMS ).
Essential Job Functions

• Ensures the availability, reliability, integrity, and usability of the SCADA System and the Outage Management System, and the information and processes contained within these systems.
• Ensures BTU’s compliance with all applicable Transmission and Distribution regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Regularly performs audits in order to evaluate compliance.
• Acts as a bridge between the SCADA and OMS systems and the end-users.
• Understands and performs technical functions needed to design, configure, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot the SCADA and OMS systems and the processes and support applications associated with the systems.
• Plans and supports all phases of moderately complex projects.
• Supports multiple, complex and/or advanced application systems, business processes, and projects; performs research on upgrades/alternatives and recommends improvements as needed.
• Maintains understanding of future direction of application system technologies/products and participates in the determination of tactical and strategic upgrades necessary to meet business requirements.
• Analyzes current or proposed business procedures and/or problems to define long-term strategic requirements and short-term solutions.
• Reviews, analyzes, develops, designs and implements methods to satisfy internal and external reporting needs and requirements; utilizes personal computer and software for both calculation and informational reporting.
• Maintains familiarity with all regional and federal requirements and all internal policies, plans and procedures that apply to BTU Transmission and Distribution.
• Maintains relationships with auditors and industry peers to facilitate information exchange.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for NERC Compliance Requirements as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Electronics, or similar technical field of study plus at least sic (6) years of work experience involving network administration and/or SCADA systems; OR a Master’s degree plus at least four (4) years of work experience as previously listed; OR an equivalent combination of related education, experience, certification, and training.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Responds to after hours call-outs or emergencies as required.

Salary:

$81,000-$101,000/year (depending on qualifications)