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    Communications and Control Engineer - Hammond, United States - MWResource, Inc.

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    Description

    Communications and Control Engineer

    Onsite - Hammond, IN

    Duration: 6 Months

    4-5 Openings for this Position

    C2C Not Available

    Qualifications:

    • 7 to 12 years of electric utility experience and a graduate from a four year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
    • in engineering/technical theories and principles.
    • in basic practices of researching technical design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
    • in dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Skilled in written and oral communication skills.
    • Leadership experience
    • Project Managment Certification
    • Experience in the electric utility industry

    All of the qualifications of an Engineer III plus the following:

    • Understanding of Communication & Control principles to provide C&C training across the organization for PRC/CIP compliance.
    • Ability to design complex Communication & Control schemes for new substations or renovation projects. Performs detailed drawing reviews to ensure strict adherence to company C&C standards.
    • Guidance and support to external design firms.
    • Ability to work with customers, contractors, and internal teams on complex C&C designs. Comprehensive knowledge of company T&D, communication configurations and substation operations. Skilled ability to complete complex C&C system modernizations & capital projects independently.
    • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot Communication & Control schemes across a broad spectrum. Skilled ability to operate and train others on complex electrical test equipment.
    • The ability to analyze system events and provide detailed summary reports to operational teams.

    Comprehensive mastery of engineering PC applications (AutoCAD, Meridian, AcSELerator RTAC, VistaNET, SGConfig, WebFG).

    Skilled with company Communication Management Systems (Cascade, FootPrints, and Confluence). Ability to perform C&C scoping for complex capital improvement projects

    Responsibilities:

    • Engineers provide technical expertise to solve complex problems, and leadership skills to provide project management or oversight of work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for unreviewed work. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently.
    • The position is responsible for the initial design, installation, testing and maintenance of the communication and SCADA control systems that monitor, control, and protect the capital investment that has been made in the company gas and electric transmission, distribution, and hydroelectric generation and lake level control infrastructure.
    • Skilled with communication and SCADA system troubleshooting and problem correction. Works with other Gas and Electric departments to coordinate outages, design, build and commissioning new substations, communications systems, and energy management control systems.
    • Schedule can include extended hours or overnight stays out of the area and are subject to 24/7 emergency callout.
    • Minimal Supervision and Increased Latitude for Unreviewed Work: Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems in area of expertise.
    • Ablity to accomplish business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
    • Possess a thorough and accurate technical repoVistaNET, SGConfig, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
    • Proficient with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • To continually improve job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
    • Experience in developing positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
    • Effective oral and written communication skills.
    • Ability to keep accurate records and files, SuppoVistaNET, SGConfig the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
    • Proficient with company and industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Coaches and mentors other professionals.

    Additional Requirements:

    1. Travel to various electric substations in company territory using employee's own vehicles.

    2. Personnel will have the following Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) before entering electric

    substations

    a. Hard Hat

    b. Flame Resistant Clothing

    c. Safety Shoes – Leather shoes with a steel or reinforced toe

    d. Safety Glasses

    3. Personnel need to undergo Substation Entry Training prior to entering the substations. The client

    will supply this training.

    4. Personnel need to undergo Company CIP certification guidelines:

    a. Have a completed and clear Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA)

    b. Complete the assigned Learning Management System (LMS) Critical Infrastructure Protection

    (CIP) training modules. The client will assign these.

    c. Client Sponsor Approved Business Justification. The company will complete this for the

    contractors.

    5. Connect to RTUs using only company supplied Transient Cyber Assets (TCAs aka laptops).

    6. Connect to RTU and perform database point checks for analog inputs (AI), digital inputs (DI), and controls as digital outputs (DO). RTUs consists of GE D20/D200/MX & SEL RTAC 3530.

    7. Minor RTU configuration changes as needed. Under the direction of company personnel.

    8. Contractor will have basic hand tools (Screw Drivers, Pliers, Allen Keys, and flashlights).

    9. Ability to write an RTAC and GE D20 Config

    10. Ability to force RTAC and D20 point states

    11. This testing will be on in production live substations, so we need people familiar with RTU's and relays, so that trips and closes can be sent to these RTU's without actually tripping or closing the production breakers.

    MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Capital Blue Cross, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.

    MWResource does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

    Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

    Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

    Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.


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