AddressAs our SCADA Engineer Advisor in Houston, TX you will provide operational support of SCADA and Generation Management Systems (GMS) for ENGIE’s GMS IT team to system operations in Real Time Desk. Under limited supervision you will provide technical support for maintenance such as system upgrades. You will be responsible for reviewing SCADA database points list and configure in AspenTech Monarch database. Every day you will perform point-to-point checkout with Plant personnel.
- Add PI tags and historizing critical points using Monarch as well as Aveva PI Historian
- Configure ICCP Points and establish ICCP communications with ISOs
- Review engineering and network drawings and create Monarch displays, as well as PI Vision displays
- Attend critical meetings with all stakeholders and provide periodic updates to upper management
- Assist with system upgrades of the SCADA GMS System
- Support internal and external groups and work with interfacing with external systems as necessary
- Work with PI tools and support external customers interfaces to Engie’s PI systems
- Ensure compliance with current NERC/CIP requirements and other protocols
- Develop process and procedures related to the SCADA GMS systems and keep up with documentation
What You’ll Bring
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience in IT and OT environments
- Minimum seven years’ experience in application support and development with some IT Project Management experience.
- Detailed understanding of the NERC CIP requirements and prior program implementation experience.
- Knowledge of AspenTech (OSII) Monarch platform - OpenView, OpenFEP, OpenICCP, OpenCALC (including Formulas), OpenSCADA, & OpenAGC
- Experienced in working on commissioning Generation Plants (Wind/Solar/Battery)
- Ability to add PI tags to Aveva PI Historian
- Exposure to working in one or different energy markets ERCOT, PJM, ISO-NE, SPP, CAISO, MISO)
- Demonstrated experience with SCADA protocols including DNP 3.0 over TCP/IP, PI historians, ICCP, and IT security related applications. Proficient with Windows operating systems and commonly used programming technologies such as C, C#, Java, Visual Basic, .Net and SQL. Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint).
- Maintain SCADA / GMS systems to support unit dispatch to generation resources
- Ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written correspondence with internal and external groups as well as stakeholders
- Assist the compliance with energy markets and NERC protocols and guides, and other applicable regulations.
Additional Details
- This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy for local candidates (minimum 2 days in the office) at the Houston, TX office and open to remote for non-local candidates
- Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
- Could involve some lifting
Compensation
Salary Range: $112,000 – $172,500 USD annually
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
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At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes affordable options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match from day 1. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being, including fertility plans. Explore our employee benefits to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
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