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Lead SCADA/GMS Applications, Central Systems

General Information

Country
USA
State/Region
Massachusetts
City
Andover
Team
Digital Solutions
Seniority
Expert (4-8 years of experience)
Job Type
Permanent
Hire Type
Full-Time
Work Regimen
Hybrid
Posting Date
17-Nov-2023
Expiration Date
29-Jan-2024
Company
Enel North America, Inc

Description and Requirements

Who We Are
Enel is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy and is consistently named one of Fortune Magazine’s “Companies that are Changing the World.” It is also one of the largest and most trusted energy companies in the world, serving around 70 million customers in more than 30 countries across 5 continents. The Enel Group vision is about Open Power. Open Power means opening energy access to more people; opening the world of energy to new technologies; opening new ways for people to manage energy; opening new uses of energy; and opening more partnerships. These are ambitious goals and we are pursuing them with the passion of more than 65,000 people whose brilliant work is based on our values of Responsibility, Innovation, Trust and Proactivity. At Enel North America, our businesses are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.

COMPANY:                         Enel North America Inc.

JOB TITLE:                            Lead SCADA/GMS Applications, Central Systems

OPENINGS:                         1

LOCATION:                         100 Brickstone Sq. Andover, MA 01810

Duties:                                

  • Responsible for maintenance and improvements of the Central Systems SCADA application and the related GMS applications; this includes managing the applications supporting the following business functions on a 24x7 basis: Control Room operations; ISO/BA/Market real-time control data feeds; and Offtaker real-time data feed (ICCP/DNP, etc.).
  • Maintain and enhance a strong sense of coordination and accountability between SCADA application support team, Plant SCADA, Networking, Cyber Security, and ICS ServiceDesk functions, SCADA application improvements, maintenance, incidents, requests.
  • Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
  • Perform tasks such as hands-on advanced troubleshooting, coordination with software suppliers’ experts, root cause analysis, etc. Perform application monitoring and performance analysis; configuration of applications and data engineering; and software and asset inventory.
  • Lead and coordinate the effort of Integration of new construction plants into Central SCADA applications.
  • Act at the Central System SCADA application SME for system upgrade, migration and decommission of systems.
  • Support and maintain the operation of SCADA/GMS System, including auxiliary systems such as SCADA reporting tools, data feed to ISOs, TOs, Offtakers, and 3rd parties.
  • Write, review and update work incident reports and operation procedures. Analyze & report on SCADA application activities (incidents, requests, availability, compliance, etc.).
  • Conduct SCADA application improvements, develop scope of work, review design and proposal with suppliers; perform the selection of suppliers, implementation, testing, and commissioning.
  • Coordinate the work with the team in charge of managing the infrastructure (networking, compute/storage) supporting SCADA applications and the other Digital Hub units (cyber, plant systems, etc.).
  • Define the real time data transfer and support plant SCADA construction team for data capture and calculation in the field.
  • Communicate internally with other EGPNA teams and externally with ISOs/TOs/Offtakes in regarding the real time data test, validation, and transmission.
  • Provide 24/7 call support of the Control Room system critical incidents.
  • Ensure that any work on the SCADA application is performed per Enel standards and external regulation such as CIP/NERC and other applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and maintain relationship with SCADA/GMS vendors to keep current with changes in operational systems and Industry trends participating in seminars and training events as required.
  • 10% travel domestic and international required.
  • Telecommuting permitted.

Requirements:                 

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, Computer Science, or a related field plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or a SCADA- related occupation. Position also requires demonstrable experience with each of the following:

  • Hands on experience with integration, support, and maintenance of Control Room SCADA or GMS systems for the energy or utility industry.
  • Working knowledge of power plant or electrical systems operations including the SCADA system principle, architecture, and its major functionalities and applications.
  • Expertise in industrial communications (including ICCP, IEC104, DNP3, OPC, Modbus, and OSI PI).
  • Advanced proficiency in IT communications and systems (including SFTP, SSH, Database administration, SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, data mining, MS Windows server, and Unit/Linux).
  • Proficient with network analysis and packet analysis tools (including Wireshark).
  • Rigorous approach to problem solving, troubleshooting, documentation, compliance.
  • Strong capability to manage contractors and to communicate with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information orally and in writing, including explaining methodology and consequences of decisions in lay terms to internal and external stakeholders and senior management.
  • Producing and reviewing technical documentation (including troubleshooting guides, incident reports, or similar) and nontechnical documentation (including change management procedures or similar).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Project, Excel (including Excel Macro), and Power Point.
  • 10% travel domestic and international required.
  • Telecommuting permitted.

REFER TO:                           To apply, please send email to EnelNAExternalApplication@enel.com referencing job code  20864.53.

Posting Timeframe:        7 calendar days (BAL will confirm close date once posting is confirmed)



Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:
  • Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
  • Benefits are effective as of day one!
  • Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
    • 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
    • Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
    • Home office set-up stipend
    • Paid leave programs
    • The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
    • The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
  • An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.
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