Description
This position is responsible for the Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services Substation Integration and Automation (SIA) activities for the Northern Region of Alabama Power.
The office is in Birmingham, Alabama.
Major responsibilities include:
- Creating, maintaining, and error checking configuration files for substation integration equipment
- Commissioning and maintaining software on substation integration equipment
- Commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting substation integration and SCADA equipment
- Planning and completing projects safely, efficiently, accurately, and on schedule
- Responding to abnormal conditions related to substation integration equipment
- Providing technical support to design, operations, maintenance, and construction personnel
Job Requirements
Education Requirements
- Engineer: 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred
- Technician: 2-year Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology is preferred
Experience Requirements
- Experience commissioning and testing substation SCADA is highly preferred
- Experience or training in microprocessor (IED) technology is highly preferred
- Experience or training in serial and ethernet network communications is required
- Experience performing power system power calculations and measurements is preferred
- Experience with substation protection and control design or application is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of safe work practices in substation or industrial environments
- Knowledge of control schemes and SCADA system operation
- Knowledge of serial and ethernet communication software and protocols
- Knowledge of 3-phase power calculations and measurements
- Ability to use a computer to communicate with other microprocessor devices
- Ability to use spreadsheets and other computer productivity tools
- Ability to use a multimeter and hand tools in an electrical environment
- Ability to make decisions in stressful situations
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups
- Ability to work with others as a team member and leader
- Project management and organization skills
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Behavioral Attributes
- Committed to doing the job safely and to performing error-free work
- Committed to maintaining a culture of compliance to policies and regulations
- Can work independently or in a team environment
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, flexible, and cooperative
- Desires hands-on field experience, and willing to work outdoors and travel
- Maintains a positive attitude in demanding situations
- Committed to providing excellent customer service
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must pass background investigation for access at Transmission facilities
- Must be available to work outside of normal duty hours for trouble response
- Must work outdoors frequently and travel (75% of time) within the coverage area
- Must live or relocate within a commutable (less than 1 hour of travel time) distance of the Birmingham SIA office