Scada & Communications Specialist 1 or 2

Location: Clifton, TX, United States

Job ID: 6089098

Date Posted:Jun 6, 2025

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

PREFERENCES

Qualification Preference Additions (on all three postings):

• Prefer 2-4 years minimum experience in electric utility substation work environment

• Military communications/electronics operations or technician experience a plus

• I&E Tech experience a plus

JOB DESCRIPTION

Union T07

Scada & Communications Specialist 2

$57.15 Per Hour

This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, installs, operates, maintains, tests, adjusts, troubleshoots and repairs electrical substation supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and communication equipment including but not limited to microwave radio, fiber optic, private and public leased telephone circuits, network routers and switches, two-way radio, IP and serial radio and digital TDM multiplexers for all TNMP regions. Performs testing on substation SCADA and communication equipment such as OTDR tests on fiber optic cables, receive signal measurements on radios, bit-error testing on serialized circuits. Complies with all company safety rules and procedures. Responsible for tools, test equipment, documentation and fleet vehicle. Develops advanced technical skills and ability to work independently and safely around high voltage electrical hazards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consults and engages with system operations and substation engineering personnel regarding SCADA interfaces and compatibility with substation power control, switching and monitoring of transmission and distribution utility devices

Prepares and assists in the installation and commissioning of substation SCADA equipment. Performs functional testing and checkout of SCADA field devices

Interfaces substation SCADA remote terminal units (RTUS) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) telemetry systems with radio and fiber optic communication equipment

Responsible for maintaining, testing and repair of communication circuits for NERC regulatory compliance

Provides technical support on operation and maintenance of the fiber optic multiplexers, microwave radios, radio tower hardware, network routers and switches, remote alarm monitoring systems, AC and DC power converters, communication equipment use in conjunction for SCADA, protective relaying, metering and telephone voice and data services in substations including equipment returns to vender for repair

Installs, supports, maintains, tests, troubleshoots and removes microwave radios and radio hardware, MAS radio and radio hardware, fiber optic multiplexers and other equipment, private and lease voice and data circuits including telephone and dedicated IP and serial circuits

Supports communication voice and data equipment, systems and circuits at Alvin System Operations Center. Prepares and maintains system drawings, maps and schematics and database spreadsheets for SCADA, microwave and two-way radio, telephone and any other equipment as may be required to operate and control the business

COMPETENCIES:

In-depth knowledge of electronics theory and practice

Working knowledge of electric utility substation operations and safety

Practical knowledge of voice and data communication networks including analog and digital communication technology

Basic working knowledge of packet-switched IP networks including routers and switches, terminal servers and voice-over-IP telephony technologies

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to manage multiple work assignments and work with various departments

Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex communication and electrical problems related to SCADA, meters, telephone and protective relays communications

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma or GED with seven to nine years of related utility SCADA and telecommunications experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2 Year Associates degree telecommunications, computer science or networking, physics or mathematics preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as technical manuals , financial reports, and legal documents, schematic drawings, flow diagrams and spreadsheets.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies

Ability to write emails and reports that conform to prescribed style and format

Ability to effectively present information to upper management or employees of the organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. Requires 24/7 on-call duty for work after normal business hours and weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment, occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Union T05

Scada 7 communications Specialist 1

$51.94 Per Hour

This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision install, operate, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair electrical substation supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and communication equipment including but not limited to RTUs, microwave radio, fiber optic, private and public leased telephone circuits, network routers and switches, two-way radio, IP and serial radio and digital TDM multiplexers.. Performs testing on substation SCADA and communication equipment including OTDR tests on fiber optic cables, receive signal measurements on radios, bioterror testing on serialized circuits and RTU communication protocol emulation. Complies with all company safety rules and procedures. Responsible for inventory and condition of tools, test equipment, documentation and fleet vehicle. Possesses advanced technical skills and ability to work independently and safely around high voltage electrical hazards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consults and engages with system operations, relaying, transmission, distribution and substation engineering personnel regarding SCADA interfaces and compatibility with substation power control, switching and monitoring of transmission and distribution utility devices

Performs and assists with installation and commissioning of substation SCADA equipment. Performs functional testing and checkout of SCADA field devices

Interfaces substation SCADA remote terminal units (RTUS) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) telemetry systems with radio and fiber optic communication equipment

Responsible for maintaining, testing and repair of communication circuits for NERC regulatory compliance.

Provides technical support on operation and maintenance of the fiber optic multiplexers, microwave radios, radio tower hardware, network routers and switches, remote alarm monitoring systems, AC and DC power converters, communication equipment used in conjunction with SCADA, protective relaying, metering and telephone voice and data services in substations including equipment returns to vender for repair.

Installs, supports, maintains, tests, troubleshoots and removes microwave radios and radio hardware, MAS radio and radio hardware, fiber optic multiplexers and other equipment, private and lease voice and data circuits including telephone and dedicated IP and serial circuits.

Supports communication voice and data equipment, systems and circuits for Alvin System Operations Center.

Prepares and maintains system drawings, maps and schematics and database spreadsheets SCADA, microwave and two¿way radio, telephone and any other equipment as may be required to operate and control the business.

Observes and ensures safe work practices are performed by others

COMPETENCIES:

In depth knowledge of electronics theory and practice, basic and algebraic math and drafting

Basic working knowledge of electric utility substation operations and safety

Proficient knowledge of voice and data communication networks including analog and digital communication technology

Basic understanding of packet switched IP networks including routers and switches, terminal servers and voice over IP telephony technologies

Basic working knowledge of SCADA RTU technology, communication protocols, AC & DC instrumentation transducers, KWH/KVH meters, DC battery power systems, I/O point mapping and scaling

Ability to manage multiple work assignments and work with various departments

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex communication and electrical problems related to SCADA, meters, telephone and protective relays communications

Competent at effective communications

Working knowledge of the functions, procedures, organization and regulation of Company operations

Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and practices

Proven safe work history demonstrating compliance with all company safety policies and work practices for self and other employees

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED with three to five years related utility SCADA and telecommunications experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2 Year Associates degree telecommunications, computer science or networking, physics or mathematics preferred

Prefer 1-3 years minimum experience in electric utility substation work environment

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Job requirements include meeting and maintaining regulatory standards required for the position including passing any physiological qualifications required by the Company as required to meet NERC CIP regulations.

Must have and maintain a driving record that meets the Company's standards. Applicant must be able to receive TWIC from the TSA to access Texas City substations in Port facilities.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, interpret documents such as technical manuals, financial reports, legal documents, schematic drawings, flow diagrams and spreadsheets.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies

Ability to write emails and reports that conform to prescribed style and format

Ability to effectively present information to upper management or employees of the organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations related to electrical power systems, including interpretation of network transmission phasor readings.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as power factor, MVA, MW, MVAR, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

Requires 24/7 on-call duty for work after normal business hours and weekends to support of critical communication assets for System Operations 24/7 real-time situational awareness of electric utility substation and T&D functions .

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office and field environment occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.