SCADA Specialist

SCADA SPECIALIST

Position Title:

SCADA Specialist

Department:
Utility

Reports To:

Electric Generation Substation Manager

Salary Range: 6

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime pay)

Last Update:
December 18, 2025

The SCADA Specialist performs a variety of technical tasks in support of the SCADA system, including calibrating equipment, performing maintenance, programming, and correcting problems. The role involves providing technical support, serving as a first responder to outages and equipment failures, coordinating work, and documenting activities.

Under general supervision of the Electric Generation Substation Manager, the SCADA Specialist performs skilled duties in the programming and technical support of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) hardware and software. This role involves modifying, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing SCADA system assets to ensure 24/7 reliability and functionality, including turbine controls, protective relay, communications, and control work associated with power generation, high voltage substations, and other electric distribution systems automation;

performs related duties, as assigned; and is responsible for leading SCADA work activities.

• Programs SCADA by developing new code, querying the historian, and editing existing programs; archives programs; works with software such as AcSELerator, Wonder Ware, INSQL, and Modicon Concept.
• Repairs and maintains SCADA by diagnosing problems using schematic drawings, monitoring software, and digital test equipment; performs routine and machine-aided inspections; installs and inspects weatherization.
• Builds SCADA by assembling parts, testing prior to deployment, and integrating field and human machine interface components.
• Maintains UPS equipment by diagnosing software to measure capacity, replacing batteries if capacity is low, and replacing the UPS unit if it fails.
• Calibrates instruments using test equipment; performs periodic calibrations to verify monitoring instruments are within limits; directs others to perform calibrations; works with manufacturers of SCADA systems and field instruments to plan, install, maintain, and repair new and existing field equipment/devices.
• Installs, wires, repairs/replaces, and configures SEL relays, programmable logic controllers, Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), hubs, switches, routers, and other communication equipment.
• Performs switching activities (i.e. opening/closing switches, breakers, reclosers, etc.) involving electrical substations, transmission lines, and all distribution circuits utilizing the SCADA system during normal and emergency situations, reports on faulty equipment.
• Maintains and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) for switching procedures.
• Identifies abnormal conditions and takes corrective actions by reacting appropriately to SCADA alarms.
• Maintains close communications with distribution crews in the field to support field operations and the safety of crews working on distribution lines.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment and equipment operations to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Compiles and records operational data, load/peak information, work orders/maintenance activity, failure reports, and alarms in Lucity and paper/digital logs.
• Supports and assists supervisors with tasks and analysis related to system outages.
• Participates in continuing education activities by attending workshops and training sessions, as appropriate.
• Required to work in all adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, sleet, snow, ice, fog, smoke, wind, and lightning storms.
• Monitors and reports on all combustion turbine operating parameters and on exhaust emissions for regional air quality control, KDHE & USEPA environmental permitting compliance.
• Maintains and understands MSDS information as specified in the Hazardous Communication Program.
• Performs other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.

Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by technical…