Electric Utility Operational Technology Engineer

We are looking for someone to

• Administer, maintain, and support technical systems used by utility personnel, including energy accounting systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, outage management systems (OMS), data historians, computer networking, computer systems and servers;
• Monitor systems and networks for evidence of problems and failures;
• Train users in various system applications and respond to requests for service;
• Coordinate, schedule, and manage all work associated with the implementation, operation, and maintenance of operational technology; prepare documentation and train personnel in the proper use of programs and equipment;
• As assigned, lead or participate as a team member on capital projects; this includes, but is not limited to, obtaining necessary regulatory approvals, procurement, testing and commissioning to projects, ensuring system documentation is updated, and training of personnel on changes as applicable

Qualifications we’re looking for

• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: computer networking, system administration, cyber security, SCADA systems, application support, databases, programming
• Knowledge of NERC CIP compliance and technical writing
• Knowledge of business analysis and requirement gathering techniques
• Knowledge of principles and practices of computer systems operations and procedure analysis and design
• Ability to interact effectively and maintain effective working relationships with various teams, contractors, and vendors and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to troubleshoot a variety of technical problems in operational technology

Education, Experience and Special Requirements: 

• Typical education would include a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited college, university, or equivalent.
• Typical experience would include at least five years relevant experience in SCADA and/or OMS system administration and support, computer networking, system administration, application support, databases, programming, utility experience, cyber security or general operational technology experience.
• Possession of an appropriate valid California driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

What to expect from the Application and Exam Process

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.

Examination Process: An oral board, performance test and/or written examination will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.

Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
• Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating “Honorable Discharge” from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

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