Portland General Electric Company

Portland General Electric Company

SCADA Control Systems Plant Specialist - Rufus, Oregon

Rufus, Oregon

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago
Project ManagementNegotiationBudgetingCustomer SupportPLCControlsCiscoLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringSCADAFiber Optics

About the role

  • At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood.
  • Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888.
  • This job will be located in Rufus, Oregon Opening Statement This position is open to two P-levels: Associate Control Systems Specialist (Grade 5 / P1 - Entry) and Control Systems Specialist (Grade 6 / P2 - Intermediate).

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and optimize SCADA software applications
  • Manage user access and permissions
  • Support critical infrastructure including computer hardware, control systems, networking equipment, and fiber optic connections
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a talent for developing innovative solutions
  • Supports the modification of programs for various software applications for PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMIs.
  • Maintains user access to control systems.
  • With guidance, provide first-level support for troubleshooting system failures (controls/graphics, field devices, electrical).
  • With guidance, support the troubleshooting of failures on IT platforms: Software Applications, Operating Systems and Computer Networks
  • Follows procedure complete performance tests of control equipment and systems. Documents testing results. Maintains testing procedures. Performs system performance audits and document results.
  • Participates in project design reviews to ensure P&IDs, instrumentation specs, and other engineering documents meet standards. Communicates with site management regarding product design and schedule. Provides information to other team members.

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with Subject Matter Experts and Project Engineers
  • Technical expertise across multiple platforms and systems
  • P1: Basic proficiency
  • P2: Intermediate proficiency
  • Knowledge of PGE and industry requirements relating to the operation and maintenance of a power generation facility
  • ☒ Valid driver's license required

Nice to have

  • Provides coaching, guidance, and feedback to other team members.
  • Ensures all processes align to appropriate standards, regulations, and laws.
  • Runs reports and analyzes data as needed.
  • Ensure safe work practices.
  • P1: Typically two or fewer years of technical experience in control systems
  • P2: Typically 2 or more years of technical experience in control systems
  • CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+ Cisco CCNA preferred but not required.

Skills

  • Associate Control Systems Specialist (Grade 5 / P1 - Entry) and Control Systems Specialist (Grade 6 / P2 - Intermediate).
  • Job Overview

Compensation

  • Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

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