Date: Mar 11, 2025
Location: San Antonio, TX, US, 78205
Company: CPS Energy
We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,300 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!
Deadline to apply: March 28, 2025
Pay Grade
12, 14, 16
*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*
Position Summary
Provide engineering and technical support, on a 24x7 basis, to analyze, plan, specify, develop, procure, maintain and enhance the various systems, procedures and processes used to monitor and control, in real-ti me, CPS Energy transmission, distribution and gas facilities via installed SCADA and other Operational Technology (OT).
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide engineering and technical support to Operations Staff by ensuring OT applications and integrated systems work as expected so CPS Energy can effectively control and monitor its transmission, distribution, and gas systems in real-time
- Provide OT engineering support to Operations staff ensuring effective execution of power restoration processes for CPS Energy customers.
- Formulate models and provide engineering direction and support in the development and modification of existing subsystems, functions, applications, databases, processes, procedures, and documentation in such a way asta maximize system accuracy, reliability and usability.
- Perform network model database changes to add, delete, and modify elements in the SCADA application to support reliable and accurate real-time controls of the CPS Energy electric transmission, distribution, and gas systems.
- Ensure OT database accuracy by performing point checkouts with field personnel to ensure reliable and accurate representation of OT models in real-time operations.
- Support electric advanced power flow and state estimation functions for real-time system operations use(e.g.state estimation, Volt-VAR optimization, fault location and isolation, etc.).
- Ensure regulatory compliance by collaborating with various groups within CPS Energy and creating, maintaining, and verifying OT cyber security controls and documentation.
- Work with Enterprise IT personnel to maintain the reliability and availability of all OT system functions.
- Support archiving and reporting tools used by other departments within CPS Energy, Support SCADA Operator Training Simulators so that System Operators have a viable simulator for annual required training.
- Identify OT application issues or opportunities and coordinate with application vendor to develop a software update and test plan.
- Work independently to verify vendor software patches. Develop detailed test and implementation procedures to install new software (code) onto a real-time control system.
- Technical expertise and creativity to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex problems that increase value delivered to CPS Energy operations and customers.
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Broad knowledge of other related areas and how they influence operational/tactical aspects
- Experience with Computer Aided-Drafting systems and Bentley Microstation software
- Experience with ESRI GIS software and Arc FM Designer software
- Experience with SAP and Work Manager software
- Familiarity with advanced SCADA applications such as State Estimation and Volt Var Optimization programs.
- Experience troubleshooting telemetry errors and performance problems as they relate to SCADA systems.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems through creativity and the use of applied technologies to bring value to CPS Energy and our customers.
Competencies
Minimum Education
Required Certifications
Working Environment
Physical Demands
CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
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