Supervisor - Energy Control Systems

Job Title: Supervisor - Energy Control Systems

Department:  Energy Control Systems

Reports to: Manager - Energy Control Systems
Location: In Office,  Augusta ME

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $128,833.60 - $161,042

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience Required:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Engineering and 4 years of experience in EMS/SCADA System Energy Control System.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred.

• Knowledge of Electrical theory. Experience and advanced knowledge of database development, support, and programming experience. Strong administrative, SAP, or Similar application, and supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with the EMS system.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Strong background in SCADA, preferably EMS. Siemens Spectrum/ ABB/ GE platforms preferred.

• Knowledge of one or more of the following EMS-related systems; Outage Management System, Distribution Management System, Transmission/Distribution Network Analysis, and/or Geographical Information System.

• Technical background with knowledge in technical hardware, architecture, Linux/Unix/Windows Operating System familiarity, networking, and topology, and understanding of high-level network and security concepts.

• Knowledge of security areas such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, continuous security monitoring, centralized log management, network switches, network routers, network design, VPN implementation, TCP/IP communication, performing information security assessments, computer forensics, anti-virus, patch evaluation, event monitoring systems, and network analysis. – some mix but know most Knowledge of network configurations e.g. LAN/VLAN/WAN/IPsec/VPN tunnels/ WINS/DNS/DHCP.

• Knowledge of products such as Sun (Oracle, SQL, and Solaris), IBM, Microsoft, Cisco technologies and products, and Open-Source products (Linux).

• Experience and proactive mind to coordinate teams and the capacity to lead discussions with management and technical teams within Avangrid EMS/SCADA Teams to meet priorities and resolve issues.

• Experience with information security practices related to NERC CIP, IT, Application, and Network Security.

• Strong understanding of Energy Control Centers, Electric Operations, Substation Environments, and devices.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and other business analytical tools.

• Results-oriented and proactive, with strong project management skills.

• Proven ability to solve complex technical issues and present complex information in an understandable compelling manner.

• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to work with all levels of the organization professionally.

• High level of organizational, budgetary, forecasting, and department planning skills. A high degree of awareness of Avangrid and Global strategic business goals.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Responsible for managing internal engineers and external contractors. Reports to the Manager of the Energy Management System. The supervisor will set policies, and procedures, document standards, and oversee engineering activities for EMS (Energy Management System) and SCADA environment to ensure safe, timely, and efficient system operation. Supervisor will have direct functional responsibility for Operational and Capital works, and cross op-co involvement of various programs. The supervisor will act as an advisor to upper management and an external representative to AVANGRID.

• Coordinates assigns responsibilities and provides organizational management over technical and application solutions that satisfy diverse Operational Centers, process owners, compliance and regulatory requirements, and EMS technical requirements to meet strategic business plans.

• Recommends and fulfills staffing requirements and maintains staff skills through self and external training to meet the development, support, and service requirement needs of EMS and SCADA Systems within Operational Smart Grids.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):

• Provides Staff Supervision over and participates in leading the design and technical enhancements in the Energy Management Syste