SCADA Technician

JOB TITLE: SCADA Technician

Location:

North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours:

7:00am – 3:30pm, M-F plus some irregular hours when needed (pursuant to the CBA)

• Hourly wages of up to $54.64
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation Bonus of up to $15,000
• Generous Benefits Package

Our benefits include:

• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 250,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 470 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

This position is responsible for installing and maintaining all equipment related to LCEC's Supervisory/Control telemetry system in substations and pole mounted devices. This position is responsible for maintaining the infrastructure for LCEC's dispatch radio system. This position is responsible for maintaining the substation electronics and communication facilities that operate LCEC's AMR system.

• This position is responsible for calibrating, installing, and maintaining communication, electronic and associated equipment which will ensure the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of LCEC’s transmission and distribution electric system.
• Must be able to understand and work within LCEC and OSHA safety standards.
• Abide by all LCEC safety policies and guidelines.
• Must act with a sense of urgency to troubleshoot and resolve complex electronic problems related to communication, monitoring and control systems.
• Ability to work independently on complex electronic schemes and in a team environment to
• accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to identify and plan work, and coordinate with others within the organization (including System Operations, Engineering and Substation Dept) to successfully execute.
• Maintain a clean work area and inspect shop and work sites to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.
• Provide ongoing maintenance of all transmission, substation, and distribution SCADA control systems.
• Provide ongoing maintenance of all communication equipment related to LCEC’s AMR system, including processor and electronic equipment in substations.
• Provide ongoing maintenance of LCEC voice and data radio system equipment (wireless modems, radios, repeaters, base stations, consoles).
• Troubleshoot and make repairs on SCADA control systems, AMR and radio system equipment.
• Maintain wireless camera equipment including router, solar array, charger and batteries at LCEC transmission water crossings.
• Install, perform acceptance testing, and commission new equipment for SCADA/AMR/Communication system replacement or expansion.
• Perform evaluations, test, and make recommendations on new or revised equipment.
• Participate in project preengineering by providing technical input and information as required.
• Monitor levels of appropriate parts required to repair systems on a daily basis. Notify supervisor of any deficiencies.
• Mentor appropriate personnel in operation and maintenance of SCADA, AMR and…