Puget Sound Energy
Senior SCADA Configuration Analyst
Puget Sound Energy, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Job Description
Puget Sound Energy's IT Application Solutions team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open
Senior SCADA Configuration Analyst
position!
The Energy Management Systems team at Puget Sound Energy is seeking a Senior SCADA Analyst, with an IT background, ideally with experience using the Aveva OASys DNA and OSI PI product suite in a utility environment. As a Gas SCADA Analyst, you will be part of a growing business offering that is at the nexus of energy management, advanced analytics, and cyber security. In this role, you will be a liaison between cross‑functional IT groups and the control room operators, helping to ensure reliable energy delivery to our customers. Our goal has remained consistent: to become our clients’ most preferred and trusted IT partner. To achieve this goal, we rely on our people. We look for individuals that have integrity, expertise, and a drive to contribute to the future success of our team.
What You Will Do You will be responsible for supporting the multi‑site, high‑availability Gas SCADA system. You will ultimately assist in supporting and troubleshooting the operational SCADA environment as well as ensuring optimized monitoring and reporting for solid system reliability. You will engage with the customer, guide and lead them through solutions, and ultimately deliver successful projects.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, development, and support of a mission‑critical, high‑availability IT monitoring and control system (SCADA)
Enhance and maintain all primary and peripheral systems that make up the Gas SCADA environment
Design, develop, deploy, and support applications to meet the needs of primary and secondary internal customers
Design and oversee the implementation of vendor and 3rd party supplied system enhancements/products to the mission‑critical system infrastructure
Collaborate with applicable parties to configure, deploy, and troubleshoot remote devices and systems of varying types and complexity using all available resources in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Security, Systems, and Database Administration staff to maximize the effectiveness of enhancement and maintenance efforts
Support and troubleshoot the operational SCADA environment as well as ensure optimized monitoring and system reliability reporting
Configure and maintain alarm management of SCADA system alarms for gas controllers, customers, and SCADA staff
Install and configure the PI System in redundant environments including but not limited to Interface Failover, PI Collective, Load‑Balanced AF Server, SQL AlwaysOn, Clustered Notifications and Analysis, Load‑Balanced PI Vision
Deploy and configure patches in multiple gas domains
Mentor and train lower‑level analysts
Configure and ensure that all telemetry and controls are available and accurate
Technologies/Applications in Scope: OASYS DNA Suites and interfaces
OSIsoft Pi Historian and interfaces
C Programming
MODBUS / DNP3 / Mercury / PI to PI
Microsoft Servers 2012 and above & SQL Server 2008 R2 and above
Communications and connectivity (MODBUS/DNP/Mercury/Pi to Pi Connections)
Coordinate work with vendors and contractors during project conception and implementation stages
Manage smaller projects or a project team from conception to completion
Additional Job Responsibilities
Learn new technologies to help provide the right solutions to customers
Work through the complete life cycle of a project
Perform at a high level to provide solutions to customer’s problems by going the extra mile
Ability to work as a team member, but can also work alone, unsupervised
Understanding of WAN and VPN concepts
Ability to build relationships with IT and non‑IT personnel
Able to provide on‑rotation, after‑hours (24x7) on‑call support
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of IT experience, including several years of systems development experience in the design and development of department‑wide or enterprise‑wide applications
Detailed understanding and experience: 5+ years hands‑on systems experience in one or more specialized technical requirements appropriate for the job (or other related functional area experience)
Possesses full technical knowledge of phases of software development life cycle
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of systems and/or business analysis design concepts. Demonstrated proficiency in the applied use of systems and process analysis tools. Full system life cycle experience, including development lifecycle methodologies
Ability to facilitate interactive design and functional specification sessions
Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms. Excellent technical writing and system documentation skills
Strong analytical problem‑solving and conceptual skills
Demonstrated project management skills for smaller projects
Must be a “team player” able to work with management in developing and implementing new processes and enabling systems. Able to work with end‑user groups to define application needs and identify feasible solutions
Proactive, self‑motivated with the ability to motivate others and a customer‑focused service attitude
Good organizational skills, with the ability to meet objectives and effectively multi‑task
Ability to work with all levels of the organization, both technical and non‑technical
Desired Qualifications
Well‑structured attitude focused on quality
Fluent in critical thinking, structured analysis, and problem solving
Excellent analytical mindset, paying close attention to details
Creativity and ability to think out‑of‑the‑box
Goal‑oriented, self‑motivated and self‑driven
Fluent in spoken and written English
Compensation The pay range for this position is $103,100.00–$181,300.00, and this position is eligible for annual goal‑based incentive bonuses.
Benefits Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Additional voluntary options include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). For long‑term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive paid time off and paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page – Why Work For Us (pse.com).
Equal Employment Opportunity Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
Accessibility Statement Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425‑462‑3017.
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Senior SCADA Configuration Analyst
position!
The Energy Management Systems team at Puget Sound Energy is seeking a Senior SCADA Analyst, with an IT background, ideally with experience using the Aveva OASys DNA and OSI PI product suite in a utility environment. As a Gas SCADA Analyst, you will be part of a growing business offering that is at the nexus of energy management, advanced analytics, and cyber security. In this role, you will be a liaison between cross‑functional IT groups and the control room operators, helping to ensure reliable energy delivery to our customers. Our goal has remained consistent: to become our clients’ most preferred and trusted IT partner. To achieve this goal, we rely on our people. We look for individuals that have integrity, expertise, and a drive to contribute to the future success of our team.
What You Will Do You will be responsible for supporting the multi‑site, high‑availability Gas SCADA system. You will ultimately assist in supporting and troubleshooting the operational SCADA environment as well as ensuring optimized monitoring and reporting for solid system reliability. You will engage with the customer, guide and lead them through solutions, and ultimately deliver successful projects.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, development, and support of a mission‑critical, high‑availability IT monitoring and control system (SCADA)
Enhance and maintain all primary and peripheral systems that make up the Gas SCADA environment
Design, develop, deploy, and support applications to meet the needs of primary and secondary internal customers
Design and oversee the implementation of vendor and 3rd party supplied system enhancements/products to the mission‑critical system infrastructure
Collaborate with applicable parties to configure, deploy, and troubleshoot remote devices and systems of varying types and complexity using all available resources in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Security, Systems, and Database Administration staff to maximize the effectiveness of enhancement and maintenance efforts
Support and troubleshoot the operational SCADA environment as well as ensure optimized monitoring and system reliability reporting
Configure and maintain alarm management of SCADA system alarms for gas controllers, customers, and SCADA staff
Install and configure the PI System in redundant environments including but not limited to Interface Failover, PI Collective, Load‑Balanced AF Server, SQL AlwaysOn, Clustered Notifications and Analysis, Load‑Balanced PI Vision
Deploy and configure patches in multiple gas domains
Mentor and train lower‑level analysts
Configure and ensure that all telemetry and controls are available and accurate
Technologies/Applications in Scope: OASYS DNA Suites and interfaces
OSIsoft Pi Historian and interfaces
C Programming
MODBUS / DNP3 / Mercury / PI to PI
Microsoft Servers 2012 and above & SQL Server 2008 R2 and above
Communications and connectivity (MODBUS/DNP/Mercury/Pi to Pi Connections)
Coordinate work with vendors and contractors during project conception and implementation stages
Manage smaller projects or a project team from conception to completion
Additional Job Responsibilities
Learn new technologies to help provide the right solutions to customers
Work through the complete life cycle of a project
Perform at a high level to provide solutions to customer’s problems by going the extra mile
Ability to work as a team member, but can also work alone, unsupervised
Understanding of WAN and VPN concepts
Ability to build relationships with IT and non‑IT personnel
Able to provide on‑rotation, after‑hours (24x7) on‑call support
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of IT experience, including several years of systems development experience in the design and development of department‑wide or enterprise‑wide applications
Detailed understanding and experience: 5+ years hands‑on systems experience in one or more specialized technical requirements appropriate for the job (or other related functional area experience)
Possesses full technical knowledge of phases of software development life cycle
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of systems and/or business analysis design concepts. Demonstrated proficiency in the applied use of systems and process analysis tools. Full system life cycle experience, including development lifecycle methodologies
Ability to facilitate interactive design and functional specification sessions
Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms. Excellent technical writing and system documentation skills
Strong analytical problem‑solving and conceptual skills
Demonstrated project management skills for smaller projects
Must be a “team player” able to work with management in developing and implementing new processes and enabling systems. Able to work with end‑user groups to define application needs and identify feasible solutions
Proactive, self‑motivated with the ability to motivate others and a customer‑focused service attitude
Good organizational skills, with the ability to meet objectives and effectively multi‑task
Ability to work with all levels of the organization, both technical and non‑technical
Desired Qualifications
Well‑structured attitude focused on quality
Fluent in critical thinking, structured analysis, and problem solving
Excellent analytical mindset, paying close attention to details
Creativity and ability to think out‑of‑the‑box
Goal‑oriented, self‑motivated and self‑driven
Fluent in spoken and written English
Compensation The pay range for this position is $103,100.00–$181,300.00, and this position is eligible for annual goal‑based incentive bonuses.
Benefits Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Additional voluntary options include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). For long‑term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive paid time off and paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page – Why Work For Us (pse.com).
Equal Employment Opportunity Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
Accessibility Statement Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425‑462‑3017.
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