NOVEC
Overview
Ready to power up your career? Join our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC). NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices. If you're ready to take your first step into a rewarding career in the utility industry with opportunities for professional growth, apply today. Responsibilities
Designs, configures and maintains the SCADA and Load Management infrastructure in accordance with NOVEC policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practice to ensure reliable, safe and secure operation. Documents tasks to demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards such as infrastructure changes, compliance assessments, testing of significant changes, system configurations, access reviews, and equipment disposal. Responsible for procedures and practices related to the physical and cyber security of the SCADA system. Programs SCADA systems to communicate with field equipment including IEDs, RTUs, and meters. Maintains and supports SCADA servers, databases, data historian, SCADA one-lines, map board, operator training, historian and engineering workstations, and related Electric Operations systems including ACS, eDNA, ICCP, data integration (transcription, load page), and delivery point meters. Manages NOVEC’s relationship with key hardware and software vendors. Creates and updates SCADA operator displays and databases. Ensures communications and coordination with Power Supply to implement peak demand load shedding program. Responsible for Department functions and roles related to OT Cyber Security Plan and OT Cyber Incident Response Plan. Coordinates SCADA infrastructure and display activities with NOVEC’s Electric Operations staff. Coordinates ICCP database and data exchange with outside entities. Participates in internal and external audits as a subject matter expert. Provides technical support to internal staff for maintained system. Directs and assists in recovery effort. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. Three (3) or more years of experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting SCADA systems is required. Professional Skills and Abilities
Strong computer and networking skills. Demonstrated proficiency with Windows operating systems, Linux, Microsoft Office, virtualization, access control/authorization, security event monitoring, and configuration management software. Demonstrated proficiency with administering, programming, and troubleshooting real-time SCADA systems and displays. Demonstrated knowledge of Power System Operations concepts, processes, and procedures. Basic understanding of NERC CIP standards. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with people having varying technical skill levels. Ability to manage projects and time effectively to meet strict deadlines. Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, with little to no supervision. What We Offer
Competitive salary and incentive plan. Premier health benefits, including an on-site wellness center. Life insurance and disability benefits. 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional 50% match of your contribution up to the first 12% of compensation. Paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. Educational assistance and annual company events. NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Utilities, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Telecommunications
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Ready to power up your career? Join our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC). NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices. If you're ready to take your first step into a rewarding career in the utility industry with opportunities for professional growth, apply today. Responsibilities
Designs, configures and maintains the SCADA and Load Management infrastructure in accordance with NOVEC policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practice to ensure reliable, safe and secure operation. Documents tasks to demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards such as infrastructure changes, compliance assessments, testing of significant changes, system configurations, access reviews, and equipment disposal. Responsible for procedures and practices related to the physical and cyber security of the SCADA system. Programs SCADA systems to communicate with field equipment including IEDs, RTUs, and meters. Maintains and supports SCADA servers, databases, data historian, SCADA one-lines, map board, operator training, historian and engineering workstations, and related Electric Operations systems including ACS, eDNA, ICCP, data integration (transcription, load page), and delivery point meters. Manages NOVEC’s relationship with key hardware and software vendors. Creates and updates SCADA operator displays and databases. Ensures communications and coordination with Power Supply to implement peak demand load shedding program. Responsible for Department functions and roles related to OT Cyber Security Plan and OT Cyber Incident Response Plan. Coordinates SCADA infrastructure and display activities with NOVEC’s Electric Operations staff. Coordinates ICCP database and data exchange with outside entities. Participates in internal and external audits as a subject matter expert. Provides technical support to internal staff for maintained system. Directs and assists in recovery effort. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. Three (3) or more years of experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting SCADA systems is required. Professional Skills and Abilities
Strong computer and networking skills. Demonstrated proficiency with Windows operating systems, Linux, Microsoft Office, virtualization, access control/authorization, security event monitoring, and configuration management software. Demonstrated proficiency with administering, programming, and troubleshooting real-time SCADA systems and displays. Demonstrated knowledge of Power System Operations concepts, processes, and procedures. Basic understanding of NERC CIP standards. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with people having varying technical skill levels. Ability to manage projects and time effectively to meet strict deadlines. Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, with little to no supervision. What We Offer
Competitive salary and incentive plan. Premier health benefits, including an on-site wellness center. Life insurance and disability benefits. 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional 50% match of your contribution up to the first 12% of compensation. Paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. Educational assistance and annual company events. NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Utilities, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Telecommunications
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