Sr PGD Technical Services Specialist

Requisition ID:  80562 

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 Description

NextEra Energy is currently seeking an individual who can apply diversified knowledge of IT, OT, and automation principles to a broad variety of assignments assisting in the development, support, and management of the company’s SCADA systems. The employee will be responsible for interpreting, organizing, and executing assignments within these systems to support natural gas transmission pipelines, oil and gas production assets, and renewable natural gas generating facilities.

Overview:

Employees in this position are responsible for maintaining overall SCADA availability and data integrity for company assets located throughout the country. This includes data collection, storage, distribution across multiple business units, and development of HMI screens for end users.

Job Responsibilities:

• Configuration, development, operations, and administration of the SCADA system and related applications.

• Acts as a technical liaison to individuals within the organization. Functions well with limited direction regarding technical matters pertaining to SCADA applications.

• Monitors and resolves infrastructure performance, application connectivity, communications, and security related issues throughout the environment with support from IT personnel as needed.

• 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 protocols, and application issues.

• Manages the collection of Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) data and assists field personnel to resolve any measurement collection issues.

• Modifies and maintains documentation and drawings related to the SCADA environment, use of applications, and related procedures.

• Displays strong communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Ensures operational stability of the Gas Control Center in the event of an emergency by being part of an on-call rotation.

• Occasionally travels to field sites to obtain information required to integrate them into the SCADA system, discuss upgrades and improvement needs, or provide training and support.

• Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations.

• Drives ownership of health & safety in work and personal life.

Desired Qualifications:

• Formal training in Electronics, Control Systems, Programming, Windows, and Networking or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for success in the position.

• Working experience with SCADA applications (Geo SCADA Expert, Cygnet, Ignition, Wonderware)

• Programming language proficiency (VBScript and SQL preferred)

• Experience with and troubleshooting of industry PLCs and RTUs and their communications protocols (Modbus, TotalFlow, ROC, etc.)

• Knowledge of EFM data and collection

• Sufficient understanding of networks, subnets, and troubleshooting IP communications

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Technical Specialist
Organization:  NextEra Energy Pipeline Services, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

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