Job Description
Job Summary
The P&C System Control Technician provides support for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) used for real-time transmission operations using standard SCADA protocols as well as intra-substation OT device communication using standard industrial control system (ICS) protocols. This role also provides comprehensive support for Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) equipment and sensors to ensure accurate monitoring and diagnostics of critical substation assets.
This position will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting & repairing 1) RTU's & other SCADA equipment, 2) substation ICS-based communications systems (DNP and MODBUS) and 3) substation condition-based monitors and sensors. Major consumers of the real-time data provided by System Protection & Control include the MPC Transmission Control Center, the MPC Distribution Operations Center, the Power Coordination Center and the Condition-Based Maintenance & Diagnostics Center.
Job Requirements
Education Requirements
- An Associate’s Degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent is desired.
- Equivalent work experience will be considered.
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience with RTU's, condition-based equipment and sensors, microprocessor based protective relays, ICS protocols, or SCADA systems is highly recommended
- Previous field experience is desired.
- Basic understanding of electric utility control circuitry is desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- A good understanding of SCADA systems; RTU functionality; communication equipment; ICS protocols (DNP, MODBUS)
- Excellent computer skills, including the ability to learn and operate specialized vendor-specific software beyond standard Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to configure and troubleshoot IP-connected devices, including network settings and hardware integration
- Proven troubleshooting skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to perform communication protocol analysis
- Must be customer focused; self-directed and highly motivated; able to contribute in a team environment as well as work alone
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks in an ever changing environment and meet deadlines
- Some overnight travel and extended work days are required
- Electrical blueprint/schematic reading
- Oral & written communications
Job Responsibilities
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain transmission line RTUs, substation communication equipment, Digital Fault Recorders, and Condition-Based Maintenance devices such as Dissolved Gas Analyzers, Bushing Monitors, SF6 Monitors, Transformer Temperature Monitors, and Battery Monitoring Systems.
- Understand ICS communications protocols and have the ability to analyze
- Understand electric utility control circuitry and have the ability to troubleshoot
- Participate in the department's call-out program as required.
Job Summary
The P&C System Control Technician provides support for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) used for real-time transmission operations using standard SCADA protocols as well as intra-substation OT device communication using standard industrial control system (ICS) protocols. This role also provides comprehensive support for Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) equipment and sensors to ensure accurate monitoring and diagnostics of critical substation assets.
This position will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting & repairing 1) RTU's & other SCADA equipment, 2) substation ICS-based communications systems (DNP and MODBUS) and 3) substation condition-based monitors and sensors. Major consumers of the real-time data provided by System Protection & Control include the MPC Transmission Control Center, the MPC Distribution Operations Center, the Power Coordination Center and the Condition-Based Maintenance & Diagnostics Center.
Job Requirements
Education Requirements
- An Associate’s Degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent is desired.
- Equivalent work experience will be considered.
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience with RTU's, condition-based equipment and sensors, microprocessor based protective relays, ICS protocols, or SCADA systems is highly recommended
- Previous field experience is desired.
- Basic understanding of electric utility control circuitry is desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- A good understanding of SCADA systems; RTU functionality; communication equipment; ICS protocols (DNP, MODBUS)
- Excellent computer skills, including the ability to learn and operate specialized vendor-specific software beyond standard Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to configure and troubleshoot IP-connected devices, including network settings and hardware integration
- Proven troubleshooting skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to perform communication protocol analysis
- Must be customer focused; self-directed and highly motivated; able to contribute in a team environment as well as work alone
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks in an ever changing environment and meet deadlines
- Some overnight travel and extended work days are required
- Electrical blueprint/schematic reading
- Oral & written communications
Job Responsibilities
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain transmission line RTUs, substation communication equipment, Digital Fault Recorders, and Condition-Based Maintenance devices such as Dissolved Gas Analyzers, Bushing Monitors, SF6 Monitors, Transformer Temperature Monitors, and Battery Monitoring Systems.
- Understand ICS communications protocols and have the ability to analyze
- Understand electric utility control circuitry and have the ability to troubleshoot
- Participate in the department's call-out program as required.
About Southern Company
Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.
The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.
Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.
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