Responsible for the installation, maintenance and change orders of
SCADA, telemetry and telecommunications systems. May include minor
projects as they apply to the discipline. Must be available 24/7.
Responsibilities:
1. Responds to complex technical problems using hardware and software
testing and equipment tools.(25%,P)
2. Provides technical expertise for most SCADA, telemetry and
telecommunications projects.(15%,S)
3. Acts as a lead person for problem resolution with other divisions
within the corporation. May function as a lead person to train less
experienced employees.(30%,P)
4. Provides updates and revisions to schematic diagrams, procedures and
schedules as they relate to projects, as well as assisting in the
evaluation of new products and technologies.(10%,S)
5. Interfaces with Operations personnel to resolve communications
problems for protective relaying and to install and maintain fiber optic
terminal equipment.(10%,S)
6. Provides documentation and technical experience for field change
orders to existing SCADA, telemetry and communications systems. May
function as a backup for SCADA Field Engineer.(10%,S)
Required Skills and Abilities
Understands electric substations, gas gate stations and generation control metering.
Understands monitoring systems and how they interface with the Energy Control Center.
Understands the corporate fiber optic network and the pilot wire system.
Competent in programming software for communication, SCADA and telemetry systems
Competent in the use of communication test equipment for T1, T3, Sonet networks, TDRs, OTDRs and meggers for testing communication circuits and cables, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multimeters, logic analyzers, fiber optic tools and equipment to terminate and splice optical cable.
Experience:
6-10 years of related experience.
Education:
Associates Degree in Electrical Technology
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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables.
Our Selection Process:
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical Fit for Duty exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by Federal or State law.
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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
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