Power Control System Technician III

Job Description:

Power Control System Technician III

Description

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Under minimal supervision, perform installation and maintenance activities for all Electric Utility communications, relaying, measurement, monitoring and control equipment installed and associated with the operation of the Energy Control Center and the Electric Energy Delivery System.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, perform installation and maintenance activities for all Electric Utility communications, relaying, measurement, monitoring and control equipment installed and associated with the operation of the Energy Control Center and the Electric Energy Delivery System.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties maybe assigned.

• Installs, enhances, troubleshoots, calibrates and repairs systems and/or equipment including: SCADA/AGC, Energy Management System, active map board, low power radio, multi-address radio, voice radio, digital and wireless telephone peripheral equipment.
  
• Installs and maintains substation electrical equipment i.e., circuit breakers, transformers, OCBs, switches, motors, meters, relays, remote terminal units, analog/digital telemetry, relay communications systems, fault recording systems, and fault locating systems, etc.
  
• Configures intelligent electronic devices (IED's) for electric system automation i.e. protective relays, solid state meters, remote terminal units, voltage regulators using applicable manufacturer's software.
  
• Proficient with ANSI Standards for electric systems. Proficient with ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guidelines. Proficient with communication network protocols; DNP 3.0, TCP/IP, IEEE 802b, Modbus. Proficient with schematics, blueprints, cable schedules, wire diagrams, one-lines. Proficient with various manufacturers' software packages to operate electronic test equipment.
  
• Assists with engineering design, changes.
  
• Uses various electrician hand tools i.e., snips, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc.
  
• Connects power cables to equipment e.g., generators, alarm systems, lighting systems, etc.
  
• Installs optical fiber, wire, conduit, coaxial cable, etc. Installs and maintains power transformers. Installs, configures and tests protective relays. Installs, configures and tests electronic measuring (metering) systems.
  
• Performs trip checks, point-to-point checks, circuit analysis, and in-service checks of substation equipment.
  
• Maintains stock and parts inventories. Maintains documentation for all systems.
  
• Responds to scheduled/unscheduled on call duties. Answers customer questions and provide assistance as needed.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of utility communication, relaying and monitoring and control systems.
  
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
  
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances.
  
• Knowledge of Electric Utility policy, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of leadership and training techniques
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Skill in reviewing and interpreting of blueprints and schematics for relay applications.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to train others.
  
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Engineering, Electronics, or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years' experience related to installation and maintenance of electronic communications, computer and peripheral equipment or control and instrumentation equipment. Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• If position resides in Electric Substation Maintenance, it may require a CDL.
  
• Valid driver's license.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electric utility RTU's, Real Time Automation Controllers, IED's, and/or PLC’s.
  
• Experience configuring electric utility RTU's, Real Time Automation Controllers, IED's, and/or PLC’s.
  
• Experience with SCADA protocol configuration and SCADA communications.
  
• Experience with performing investigations and troubleshooting across SCADA Systems.
  
• Experience working as a team across multiple departments to accomplish a utility wide goal.
  
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings such as one-line diagrams or control schematics.
  
• Experience with electric utility regulations, electric utility standards, and ISO processes.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Under minimal supervision, the (SCADA) Power Control System Technician III position provides support for the real-time SCADA EMS and ADMS systems on a 24×7 basis. SCADA Technicians will work on Capital Improvement Projects, substation RTU and RTAC equipment, data concentrator configurations, system enhancements, upgrades, system issues, cyber security, and network infrastructure related to SCADA/EMS and ADMS systems. This position requires strategic thinking, organization, and action planning.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
  
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
  
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on application.
  
• When completing the City of Austin employment application, the work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
  
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifi cations.
  
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted.
  
• You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
  
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
  

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
  
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
  
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.
  

Good Standing Employees:
Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included
in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

Assessments:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.

PAY RANGE:
Min. $38.32 - Mid. $48.67

HOURS/LOCATION:
SCC, 2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin, Texas. Typical hours are 6:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. Schedule may vary depending on business needs. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.
  
• Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
  
• Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
  
• Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.
  

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed.
All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-10-14