SCADA Database Senior

SCADA Database Senior

*This job is eligible for relocation assistance to aid with the costs associated with moving to the Colorado Springs area

The SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) team within the Asset Management Innovation and Technology department is hiring a System and Database Senior. In this position, you will provide system support for our water, gas, and electric utility operations. The work that you do is critical to maintaining the data integrity, reliability, compliance, and security of our SCADA systems. Your technical leadership and drive will enable Operations to continuously improve processes, find cost savings, and solve operational challenges through the use and implementation of technology. The systems you will support in this position are integrated with industrial instrumentation and other integrated software solutions, which make up a complex set of hardware and software architectures. This includes, but is not limited to, industrial-level Systems Integration, Industrial/Operations System Implementations, Operations Technology Systems Administration, and Software Programming of Operations Solutions.

Key Focus Areas:

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and field teams to support utility distribution programs, projects, and initiatives using SCADA applications.
• Planning, designing, programming, documenting, and maintaining the OSI Monarch EMS/SCADA system
• System administration across multiple operating systems and hardware, including but not limited to workstations, virtualized servers, and network hardware
• Training System Operators, Engineering, and Field Support personnel in the use of applications associated with the EMS/SCADA systems to ensure network models are up-to-date, and the training simulator is functional
• Develop custom EMS/SCADA displays that enhance the System Operator's situational awareness
• Support the development, testing, and implementation of data integrations for SCADA and other enterprise systems under the guidance of more senior team members.
• Support Colorado Springs Utilities Incident Command Center during large outage events.
• 24x7 Operations Support – On-Call Rotation

Please note that the ability to work extended periods of time to provide operational readiness of the ADMS/OMS will be a required aspect of this position.

Who You Are...
You are an individual who thrives working in a highly dynamic environment and possesses knowledge of relevant programming and scripting languages, modern technology stacks, and troubleshooting techniques to solve complex problems and provide technological solutions to operational challenges. You are self-motivated to learn more about SCADA systems and technology, and then use this knowledge to collaborate with operational and field teams to add requested functionality.

Highly desired knowledge/skills/expertise include:

• Advanced knowledge in SCADA/EMS applications (power system modeling, state estimation, contingency analysis, power flow, short-term load forecast, load shed)
• Implementation of new SCADA/EMS systems
• Ability to develop collaboratively or independently as needed
• Experience developing and managing ETL processes to ensure seamless data integration
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries for data extraction and reporting
• Basic skills in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, and Oracle Database
• Knowledge of NERC CIP compliance
• Experience with monitoring and alerting implementation
• Understanding of disaster recovery strategies and topologies
• A bachelor's degree in computer science or computer information systems

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Who We Are...

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the most desirable cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness