SCADA Systems Administrator

Green Mountain Power is seeking an experienced SCADA Systems Administrator to help manage and develop its enterprise-wide SCADA and Energy Management Systems (EMS).

In this role, and as part of a team, you will provide professional SCADA and Control System engineering services associated with electric power, generation, distribution, and other OT networks and devices.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining the uninterrupted operation and management of GMP's substation, generation, customer-owned, and distributed energy resources across the State, in compliance with a variety of regulatory frameworks and practices.

The SCADA Systems Administrator interacts frequently with a wide variety of internal and external customers, vendors, and leadership, and provides direct support and subject matter expertise to an advanced team of administrators, developers, operators, and technicians.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in a production SCADA engineering environment as well as demonstrable engineering qualifications (computer, electrical, electronic, process, manufacturing, or similar SCADA / control environment experience) is required.

Prior experience and expertise in SCADA systems design, integration, communications systems, network administration, security, and computer operating systems (including Windows and Linux administration skills) is preferred.

Essential functions of this role include :

• SCADA system administration, programming support, detailed documentation, and the management of network devices across a variety of widely dispersed, isolated, and secured network environments.
• Building of displays, user interfaces.
• Logic processing and database design and maintenance activities.
• Support of software / hardware engineering needs, including the specification of workstations, servers, network equipment, HMI's, front-end processors, IEDs, data concentrators, and RTU's.
• Programming and maintenance of RTU's and data concentrators used in hardwired and integrated configurations, utilizing protocols such as DNP, Modbus, and SEL.
• Design and installation of high-resolution video display equipment including interfaces and support equipment.
• Development of procedures to ensure compliance with GMP, NERC, and other cybersecurity frameworks.
• Support of data management systems, including data historian, ICCP, ISO-NE connected devices (RIGs), and Live Data systems.
• Monitoring and management of a variety of system tools including intrusion detection, system log management, and network monitoring systems.
• Participation in project teams that engineer, design, construct, and commission substation, generation, and other facilities, consistent with project schedules and cost objectives.

Provide internal consulting and timely technical advice on matters relating to SCADA and other control systems.

• Working with SMEs (hydro operators, protection engineers, and system operators) to design useful system tools, including logic, alarms, and screen designs to assist in informed operational decisions.
• Collaborating closely with security and IT staff, as well as other utilities and regulators to assure all relevant procedural and system requirements are met.
• Strict adherence to and compliance with GMPs safety practices and protocols is critical to this role.
• Cultural Fit- We look for a positive attitude, natural aptitude, and a strong work ethic as key attributes in our candidates.

We hire people who others want to be around, who learn quickly, have the ability to work through inevitable roadblocks, and possess the capacity and desire to produce great results for our customers.

Self-awareness is important. It is key to understanding what is unique about you, where you will be excellent and where you will need help and support from other team members.

• Excellent spoken and detailed written communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with employees across the company, utilizing a variety of methods and media.
• Experience steering and coordinating multiple, ongoing initiatives while delivering high quality results.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a dynamic organizational structure.

Additional Helpful Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual and team member to resolve complex faults on critical equipment.
• Ability to prepare highly detailed technical and non-technical documentation.
• Fundamental knowledge of electricity, electronics, networks, and distributed computing systems.
• Programming skills in various languages, including Ladder Logic, Modbus, Visual Basic, and various scripting languages are a plus.
• Strong understanding of TCP / IP theory, LANs, WANs, and computer operating systems is key.
• Must possess the ability to work safely and to anticipate and satisfy the needs of internal and external customers and be a strong customer service advocate for the Company.

About Green Mountain Power

Green Mountain Power serves more than 275,000 residential and business customers in Vermont with electricity that's 100% carbon free and 80% renewable on an annual basis.

GMP is partnering with customers to provide solutions that deliver resiliency and affordability while cutting carbon and costs for all.

GMP is the first utility in the world to get a B Corp certification, meeting rigorous social, environmental, accountability and transparency standards and committing to use business as a force for good.

GMP was named to Fast Company's 2024 Most Innovative Companies in the World list, the sixth time earning that honor. In 2024, 2023 and 2021 the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) honored GMP as a nationwide leader in energy transformation.

And, in 2022 GMP was named to TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies for its groundbreaking resiliency work to transform the grid for customers.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

At GMP we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Green Mountain Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Posted by ApplicantPro