Hybrid SCADA & HMI Automation Specialist

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks an IT/Engineering professional to join the Automation group in Fresno on a hybrid schedule. You will implement graphical control schemes for HMI and support substation equipment using Eaton SMP Gateways, coordinating with Transmission Operations and field personnel.

The role requires SCADA experience in power generation, OS/network basics, and a BA/BS or equivalent. You’ll liaise with Ops and be part of a team delivering reliable transmission services.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience or technical training required.
• 3 years of working with SCADA or other Process Control System in the Power Generation Industry.
• Intermediate to moderate knowledge of operating systems and/or network administration.
• Knowledge of SCADA related NERC CIP requirements in the ODN and CM remediation as needed.
• Ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Windows programs.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Eaton HMI - DB/Displays/Test devices with BA.
• Transmission & Distribution substation RTU commissioning with ADMS & EMS.
• T&D SCADA Apparatus O&M tier 1 support.
• Substation Monitoring Tier 1 Support.
• Maintain Substation monitoring software.
• Cyber security apparatus support.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers/clients.
• Plan actions to address issues; define scope and tasks.
• Work with limited supervision and guidance; teamwork.
• Apply engineering principles to plan cost-effective solutions.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

MS Office proficiency

OS & network administration basics

Education

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline

Tools

EATON SMP Gateways

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks an IT/Engineering professional to join the Automation group in Fresno on a hybrid schedule. You will implement graphical control schemes for HMI and support substation equipment using Eaton SMP Gateways, coordinating with Transmission Operations and field personnel.

The role requires SCADA experience in power generation, OS/network basics, and a BA/BS or equivalent. You’ll liaise with Ops and be part of a team delivering reliable transmission services.