Job Summary
The P&C System Control Technician provides support for Remote Terminal Units (RTU's) used for real-time transmission operations using standard Supervisory Control and Data Aquisition (SCADA) protocols as well as intra-substation OT device communication using standard industrial control system (ICS) protocols.
This position will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting & repairing 1) RTU's & other SCADA equipment, 2) substation ICS-based communications systems (Example: DNP and MODBUS) and 3) substation equipment monitors and sensors. Major consumers of the real-time data provided by System Protection & Control include the MPC Transmission Control Center, the MPC Distribution Operations Center, the Power Coordination Center and the Condition-Based Maintenance & Diagnostics Center.
Job Requirements
Education Requirements
- An Associate’s Degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent is desired.
- Equivalent work experience will be considered.
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience with RTU's, microprocessor based protective relays, ICS protocols, or SCADA systems is highly recommended
- Previous field experience is desired.
- Basic understanding of electric utility control circuitry is desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- A good understanding of SCADA systems; RTU functionality; communication equipment; ICS protocols (DNP, MODBUS)
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to configure and troubleshoot IP connected devices
- Proven troubleshooting skills
- Ability to perform communication protocol analysis
- Must be customer focused; self-directed and highly motivated; able to contribute in a team environment as well as work alone
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks in an ever changing environment
- Must be able to meet deadlines
- Some overnight travel and extended work days are required
- Electrical blueprint/schematic reading
- Oral & written communications
Job Responsibilities
- Configure, install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain RTUs, substation communication equipment, Digital Fault Recorders, and Condition-Based Maintenance equipment, including Dissolved Gas Analyzers, Bushing Monitors, SF6 Monitors, Transformer Temperature Monitors, and Substation Battery Monitoring Systems.
- Understand ICS communications protocols and have the ability to analyze
- Understand electric utility control circuitry and have the ability to troubleshoot
- Participate in the department's call-out program as required.
