Power Systems Data & SCADA Technician II

Versant Power; Maine; On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Power in Veazie, Maine, is seeking a POWER SYSTEM OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN II to manage the Cascade Data Base software system, LAN software applications, and electrical data analyses. The role includes administering inventory, supporting supervisors with LAN tools, and backing up SCADA Master software.

Qualified candidates will have a two-year electrical/computer degree (preferred), exposure to LAN/substation equipment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while meeting

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year degree in an electrical or computer discipline is preferred.
• Experience with LAN environment and substation equipment preferred.
• Position requires initiative and decision making with a minimum of supervision.
• Position requires identity verification and seven-year criminal background check with update at least every seven years pursuant to NERC standards.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Cascade Data Base software package.
• Assists with the development and implementation of software programs and implementation.
• Becomes familiar with the Electrical Department LAN and associated software packages.
• Provides technical support to supervisors for the LAN and associated application software packages.
• Acts as primary backup on Scada Master Software and assists Electrical Engineering with software maintenance.
• Manages the Electrical Department stock system.
• Receives and inspects new electrical equipment for both capital and O&M improvements and accurately processes received reports and associated equipment records.
• Assists with the compiling and interpretation of equipment test data and associated report generation.
• Assists with the compiling and interpretation of monthly substation readings.
• Becomes familiar with the account number system associated with both capital and O&M functions and assists with departmental compliance for time cards, meal slips, requisitions, cost estimates, etc.
• Reviews and updates monthly inside/outside repair list based on supervisor feedback and monthly substation readings.
• Serves as a departmental interface for equipment data requests generated from both inside and outside the Company.
• Assists with electrical equipment specifications and procurement.
• Provides administrative backup and support to the Department Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Meter Technical Supervisor.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Initiative

Decision making

Education

Two-year degree in electrical or computer discipline

Tools

LAN environment

Substation equipment

Job description

Versant Power in Veazie, Maine, is seeking a POWER SYSTEM OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN II to manage the Cascade Data Base software system, LAN software applications, and electrical data analyses. The role includes administering inventory, supporting supervisors with LAN tools, and backing up SCADA Master software.

Qualified candidates will have a two-year electrical/computer degree (preferred), exposure to LAN/substation equipment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while meeting