A key Optimus power client is looking for a highly qualified and driven SCADA Engineer/IT Technologist with solid experience with OSI Monarch GMS in multiple ISOs.
The successful candidate will oversee information technology (IT) skills as well as the design, implementation, and upkeep of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Sr SCADA Professionals: Please don't let the title keep you from inquiring about this role as our client is flexible and willing to position the role according to the candidate's seniority.
The OSI Monarch GMS experience is REQUIRED to be considered for this role.Qualified candidates please send your resume to Jennifer.Hibbetts@Optimus-us.com.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience in supporting the OSI Monarch SCADA systems - this experience is a must
Experienced in developing backup/recovery strategies of SCADA System/Historian configuration and data as appropriate
Experienced in delivering monitoring and notifications in a SCADA environment
Understanding of NERC CIP security principals; NERC CIP certification preferred
Experience with supporting a Microsoft based server infrastructure; Microsoft SQL experience a plus
Programming knowledge with C, C++, C# or Python
Understanding of WAN and VPN concepts
Available in late evening hours for deployments/updates
Able to provide on rotation, after hours (24 x 7) on-call support
Responsibilities
Responsible for initial implementation and support of a new, multi-site, high availability OSI Monarch Generation Management System in the ERCOT, NYISO, PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO & WECC markets
Supports and troubleshoots the operational SCADA environment as well as insuring optimized monitoring and system reliability reporting
Working knowledge of OSISoft Pi historian and interfaces between Pi & Monarch
Designs, installs, optimizes, supports, and troubleshoots all aspects of the overall system, insuring solid reliability
Mentors and trains lower-level Engineers
Ensure that all telemetry and controls are available and accurate
Configure and maintain alarm management of SCADA system alarms for energy controllers, customers and SCADA staff
Support OSI-Monarch's Power System Applications including Energy Control Algorithm (ECA) and Automatic Generation Control (AGC)
Maintains Monarch custom DB configurations
Technologies/Applications in Scope:
OSI Monarch Suite and interfaces
OSISoft Pi Historian and interfaces
C Programming
MODBUS / DNP3 / ICCP / PI to PI
Microsoft 2008 Server R2 & SQL Server 2008 R2
Plant communications and connectivity (MODBUS/DNP/ICCP/Pi to Pi Connections)
Per our client's specifications, candidates are required to be US Citizens, Green Card holders, or independently authorized to work in the US . We are unable to provide H1 visa sponsorship at this time.