NextEra Energy Resources participates in pipeline infrastructure development, construction, management and operations through either wholly owned subsidiaries or joint ventures. We participate in 21 pipelines across 10 states to help provide access to domestic fuel sources, including clean-burning natural gas. Are you interested in being part of our best-in-class origination team? Join our team today.
Position Specific DescriptionEmployees in this role will be responsible for leading the SCADA team in the support of safe and reliable operations of natural gas transmission pipelines, oil and gas production assets, and renewable natural gas facilities. The employee will be expected to apply a diversified knowledge of SCADA systems, IT, OT, and automation principles to a broad variety of assignments leading in the development, support, and management of the company's assets.
Job Duties & Responsibilities- Ensure all SCADA solutions comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, cybersecurity standards, and corporate policies.
- Leads a team in the configuration, development, operations, and administration of the SCADA system and related applications.
- Continuously monitor and analyze the performance of SCADA systems to identify areas for improvement, implementing upgrades and modifications to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
- Provides technical support to operations and field personnel to ensure SCADA data reliability and availability.
- Can understand, interpret, and troubleshoot common network, database, RTU and PLC communication protocol, and application issues.
- Manages the collection of Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) data and assists field personnel to resolve any measurement collection issues.
- Incorporates feedback from Gas Control, field operations, engineering, and business development for failure mitigation and quality improvement
- Modifies and maintains documentation and drawings related to the SCADA environment, use of applications, and related procedures.
Desired Qualifications- Working experience with SCADA applications within the Oil and Gas industry (Specific knowledge and experience with GeoSCADA and AutoSol Communication Manger (ACM )is highly desired).
- Experience with and troubleshooting of industry PLCs and RTUs and their communications protocols (Modbus, TotalFlow, ROC, etc.)
- Having Operator Qualification to perform P2P checkouts, or willing to train and become Operator Qualified
- Sufficient understanding of networks, subnets, and troubleshooting IP communications
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, particularly Excel
- A basic understanding of pipeline hydraulics
- Familiarity with PHMSA Control Room Management (CRM) processes and guidelines
Job OverviewEmployees in this role oversee a team of technical specialists. Individuals provide managerial and technical support to a services organization that is effective in supporting the plant/site organization.
Job Duties & Responsibilities• Interacts with different levels both within the business unit and the company as well as other companies to determine feasibility, cost effectiveness, reliability and quality of products and services
• Builds a high performance organization that delivers total operational excellence
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:5+ years
Preferred Qualifications• Bachelor's - Engineering
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical Specialist
Organization: NextEra Energy Pipeline Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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