Supervisor - SCADA, Testing, & Metering
Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, Indianapolis, IN, United States
The purpose of this position is to direct personnel responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing field Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment; testing substation equipment; and installing, maintaining, and repairing metering and power quality monitoring devices for Wabash Valley Power and their Member systems. The substation equipment includes, but is not limited to, switches, insulators, transformers, regulators, circuit breakers, lightning arresters, capacitors, PTs, CTs, relays, and ancillary equipment such as sump pumps, equipment nitrogen systems, station lighting, heating, air conditioning, receptacles. and DC control systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary ownership and accountability for the performance of Wabash Valley Power owned SCADA, Metering, and power quality equipment
Lead accountability for testing of Wabash Valley Power and Member owned Transmission and Substation system equipment
Ensures effective and timely predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance is performed. Continuously re-prioritizes the backlog of maintenance tasks and monitors equipment health
Answer questions related to power quality, equipment communications and power factor for Member Systems
Ensures Member requirements per the executed Substation Services Agreements are fulfilled and all required reports and invoices for services performed are provided to the Member in a timely manner
Facilitate the preparation of business analysis for repair, replace, and retrofit decisions or equipment
Prioritizes emergency and emergent work
Responsible for system data collection, analysis, and trending
Provides technical support to of Asset Maintenance Engineers, Field Engineers, Meter Techs, field crews, design engineers, Member personnel, etc.
Develops spare parts requirements for installed SCADA and Meter assets and assists Procurement with spare parts planning
Assists Engineering with the development and maintenance of equipment specifications and design & construction standards
Manage overall workload and priorities of Asset Maintenance Engineers, Field Engineers, and Meter Techs
Research and specify required monitoring and diagnostic tools
Maintains system inspection, maintenance, and testing information in IFS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Technology related field
At least eight years experience in work relating to SCADA maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing or equivalent combination of formal education/training and experience
Understanding of mechanical concepts and good mechanical skills
Ability to comprehend and apply technical documentation, including but not limited to, substation instructions, electrical one-line diagrams, schematic and wiring diagrams, technical manuals, instruction books, construction drawings, electrical schematics, and LOTO
Knowledge of Substation and Transmission safety and standard work procedures required
Knowledgeable in MS Office
Dependable and reliable, and able to work as a member of a team
Self-motivated with ability to make decisions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to meet Company driving standards, including a valid driver’s license
Will be required to pass all required Safety/Compliance courses related to substation entry, LOTO, etc
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Five or more years of field experience in work relating to transmission and substation operation & maintenance or equivalent combination of formal education/training and experience
Previous electric utility substation experience is highly desirable
Previous experience with Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED’s), and/or radio communications equipment as well as EMS/SCADA System maintenance preferred
Previous experience with electrical metering and power quality equipment preferred
Operational understanding of computer technology and networking required
Computer program application skills are preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Must be able to work from structures at different heights, including but not limited to ladders, aerial lifts, steel grating if required to perform technical work in the field to ensure safety, reliability and environmental compliance
Must be able to report to various worksites
Must be able to drive/operate a company maintenance vehicle
Must be available for emergencies and overtime, as needed
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary ownership and accountability for the performance of Wabash Valley Power owned SCADA, Metering, and power quality equipment
Lead accountability for testing of Wabash Valley Power and Member owned Transmission and Substation system equipment
Ensures effective and timely predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance is performed. Continuously re-prioritizes the backlog of maintenance tasks and monitors equipment health
Answer questions related to power quality, equipment communications and power factor for Member Systems
Ensures Member requirements per the executed Substation Services Agreements are fulfilled and all required reports and invoices for services performed are provided to the Member in a timely manner
Facilitate the preparation of business analysis for repair, replace, and retrofit decisions or equipment
Prioritizes emergency and emergent work
Responsible for system data collection, analysis, and trending
Provides technical support to of Asset Maintenance Engineers, Field Engineers, Meter Techs, field crews, design engineers, Member personnel, etc.
Develops spare parts requirements for installed SCADA and Meter assets and assists Procurement with spare parts planning
Assists Engineering with the development and maintenance of equipment specifications and design & construction standards
Manage overall workload and priorities of Asset Maintenance Engineers, Field Engineers, and Meter Techs
Research and specify required monitoring and diagnostic tools
Maintains system inspection, maintenance, and testing information in IFS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Technology related field
At least eight years experience in work relating to SCADA maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing or equivalent combination of formal education/training and experience
Understanding of mechanical concepts and good mechanical skills
Ability to comprehend and apply technical documentation, including but not limited to, substation instructions, electrical one-line diagrams, schematic and wiring diagrams, technical manuals, instruction books, construction drawings, electrical schematics, and LOTO
Knowledge of Substation and Transmission safety and standard work procedures required
Knowledgeable in MS Office
Dependable and reliable, and able to work as a member of a team
Self-motivated with ability to make decisions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to meet Company driving standards, including a valid driver’s license
Will be required to pass all required Safety/Compliance courses related to substation entry, LOTO, etc
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Five or more years of field experience in work relating to transmission and substation operation & maintenance or equivalent combination of formal education/training and experience
Previous electric utility substation experience is highly desirable
Previous experience with Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED’s), and/or radio communications equipment as well as EMS/SCADA System maintenance preferred
Previous experience with electrical metering and power quality equipment preferred
Operational understanding of computer technology and networking required
Computer program application skills are preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Must be able to work from structures at different heights, including but not limited to ladders, aerial lifts, steel grating if required to perform technical work in the field to ensure safety, reliability and environmental compliance
Must be able to report to various worksites
Must be able to drive/operate a company maintenance vehicle
Must be available for emergencies and overtime, as needed
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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