SCADA Technician Mountain View Electric Association, Inc. - 3.0 Falcon, CO Job Details $36.94 - $43.96 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Pension plan Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Excel Mid-level High school diploma or GED Electrical systems Associate's degree 2 years

Full Job Description Description:

Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) is one of the fastest growing mission-driven and member-owned electric cooperatives in Colorado. With offices in Falcon and Limon, our service territory spans 5,000 square miles from the foothills outside of Colorado Springs through the rolling plains of eastern Colorado. While a lot has changed in our industry since we were incorporated as a not-for-profit electric cooperative in 1941, MVEA still operates on the values we started with years ago—integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. Today, MVEA is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to more than 56,500 members and over 66,500 meters in portions of eight counties. Our electric cooperative is financially strong and experiences tremendous growth of over 2,000 accounts per year due to the expanding communities outside of Colorado Springs. MVEA has annual revenues of over $125 million and over 6,400 miles of distribution line. We are a respected leader in the distribution cooperative industry due to a long history of safety, reliable service, member engagement, financial health, rate stability, and employee dedication. To learn more about MVEA and the communities we serve, visit www.mvea.coop. Top Reasons to Work with

Us:

Competitive Salary and Outstanding Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life, and Paid Time Off Traditional Pension Plan and 401(k) with Company Match Stable and Growing Company Four Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Great Company Culture We are looking for a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Technician who will perform a variety of maintenance and service work on the SCADA system and equipment throughout MVEA's service territory along with performing the following duties: Responsible for determining proper settings for substation and distribution relay equipment, programming the devices and performing device testing and commissioning. This includes wiring relay panels, control panels, and other equipment as necessary. Accountable for performing inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs on SCADA and relay equipment including RTUS, relays and other controls for transformers, circuit switchers, voltage regulators, feeder circuit breakers and reclosers, motor operators, battery chargers as well as line reclosers, sectionalizers, voltage regulators, and other special equipment. Monitor the SCADA system to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Diagnose and resolve SCADA system errors both within the system and in the field. Install, configure, and maintain SCADA equipment and software, ensuring that all systems are up to date. Analyze data collected by SCADA systems to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement. Conduct testing and commissioning of new SCADA systems and upgrades to ensure proper functionality. Maintain accurate records of system configurations, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting efforts. Work closely with engineers, operators, and other stakeholders to support system integration and optimize operations. Provide training and support to operational staff on SCADA system functionality and best practices. Respond to system alarms and failures, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime and maintain service continuity. Work with contractors that may be engaged to perform some equipment maintenance or repair tasks. Download event and load data from substation relays and recloser controls. Make accurate reports of all work performed including job briefings and D.O.T. inspections. Utilize

NISC IVUE

software to generate purchase requisitions for material and assets. Stay up to date on policies, procedures, RUS specifications, National Electrical Safety Code, and other matters related to the assigned work.

Requirements:

Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and analyze technical issues in electrical systems and SCADA technology. This includes understanding the interrelation of system components and diagnosing faults in relay, meter, and control systems. Understanding of power system calculations is required.

This includes:

Voltage, current, impedance, power, transformation ratios. Three-phase voltage and current resultants. Knowledge of how to work with electronic relays, meters, and associated testing equipment. Basic familiarity with logic schemes and Boolean logic, necessary for programming and troubleshooting control systems. Familiar with SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling electrical equipment is essential. Ability to apply algebra and trigonometry for calculations related to electrical systems. Must be proficient with common office software (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and documentation. Skilled at installing and using specialized software for programming, testing, and configuring SCADA-related equipment and systems. Ability to interpret and record key system information from various sources such as schematics, wiring diagrams, maintenance instructions, etc. Knowledgeable in programming and configuring electronic relays, meters, and test equipment. This includes interacting directly with the devices' interfaces (without relying solely on computer interfaces). Clear, professional communication is required both in writing and verbally, with internal stakeholders (co-workers, contractors) and external consumers. Ability to write routine reports, document processes, and communicate technical information effectively. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associates degree in electronics technology or a related field is preferred. Two years of experience working with substation equipment, controls, and relays is required.

Preferred:

Experience with SCADA systems, test equipment, line reclosers, regulators, and their associated controls. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity