Data Acquisition Engineer/Analyst
Description
Data Acquisition Engineer/Analyst
Southern Company Services, I&C Systems & Field Support
WORK LOCATION
This position will be based out of Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA, however candidates living outside of the area may be considered with the expectation that they could successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.
Relocation is not offered for this position.
Travel expectations - approximately 25% per year, to include both office and field locations as dictated by business need.
Majority of work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home) based on customers' needs.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the Data Acquisition and Real Time Systems group within the Technical Services I&C Systems and Field Support Organization of T&PS. This position will focus on supporting generation plants for data acquisition and connectivity duties. This role will perform duties including data acquisition interface installations, data diode implementations, patching and management of data acquisition equipment, business ownership of application used for management of change cases, and onsite work at plant sites focusing on data acquisition.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand the Generation Data Acquisition principles that apply to all Generation facilities.
Perform data acquisition interface installations, configuration, and troubleshooting for Plant State Suite (PSS) alarm management.
Perform data acquisition interface installations, configuration, and troubleshooting for Aspen IP.21 (OIS) and OSISoft PI plant historians.
Perform work on data diode systems including installations, configuration, and troubleshooting for all protocols to secure outbound data communications.
Perform work on SEL data aggregators to enable relay to DCS communications.
Perform troubleshooting for data acquisition problems using network skills.
Read single line drawings and network diagrams related to data acquisition.
Perform redlines of drawings, single line diagrams, and network diagrams.
Develop and maintain technical documentation such as reports, network diagrams, etc.
Participate on project teams as needed to implement data acquisition tasks.
Perform password changes, patching, and AV updates on data acquisition equipment.
Assist generation sites as part of a 24/7 on-call rotation.
Travel Required for position - approximately 25% per year.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems is preferred.
Technical Certifications and/or work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
I&C field and/or plant experience is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Detail oriented.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to draft technical reports based on assessment findings.
Experience working with audit documentation and processes.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to create and maintain positive working relationships.
Strong teamwork and customer focus.
Working knowledge of Industrial Control System (ICS) communications and SCADA principles.
Knowledge of data communication principles, network topology, and networking protocols is preferred.
Ability to classify priorities and escalate issues based on severity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
Ability to work with limited direction and contribute individually.
Experience researching vulnerabilities for ICS equipment.
Ability to design/organize websites and SharePoint a plus.
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Demonstrate Southern Company's Our Values - Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
Safety focus and a strong personal safety record.
Be a champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I).
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
*Please submit an updated resume with your application*
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies 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. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Job Field: Engineering
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Other Locations: Alabama, United States, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta, Georgia
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)
3535 Colonnade Parkway
Birmingham, 35243
Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)
241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Atlanta, 30308
Req ID: SCS2010442
