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Entergy SCADA System Specialist in New Orleans, Louisiana
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
The official job title for this position will be IT Specialist II or Sr. Job Level will be determined based on education, experience, and success at the IT Specialist Level.
*This is a hybrid position can be based out of one of our primary offices located in The Woodlands, TX, Beaumont, TX, Little Rock, AR, Jackson, MS, or New Orleans, LA. Relocation may be required if the selected candidate is not within reporting distance from these locations. Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this posting*
Job Description/Purpose:
This role provides support and advanced expertise of Operations Technology (OT) applications in a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) environment. The primary responsibilities include day-to-day support for host modeling and display building for the Entergy DA EMS SCADA System (Distribution Automation Energy Management Systems).
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide operational support, ensuring production systems and devices are online and available; this includes non-business hours on-call support.
GE EMS/SCADA expertise
Alstom e-terrasource experience a plus
SCADA - experience with RTU modeling and calculations
Display building experience (WebFG)
Design Host System configurations to support RTU installations and protocol definitions.
Perform database analysis in response to data requests from Engineering and Capital Construction and Operations and Maintenance organizations.
Verify system operation, database integrity, and data presentation effectiveness on a routine basis, responding to dispatcher requests for assistance, repairs, and improvements.
Provide routine and emergency support for Host System operations systems and application software.
Design, create, and implement EMS/SCADA-related special projects.
Coordinate database modifications with all Operations Centers
Respond to Service Now requests for support from TCC/DOC Operations
Provide customer support and services for reported issues, service requests and inquiries.
Effectively communicate technical information, concepts, and ideas verbally and in writing
Participate in the team 24 hour on-call rotation.
Minimum Education Required for the position:
Bachelor’s Degree or Experience Equivalent; Advanced degree preferred.
Experience Required for the position:
IT Specialist, II : 1-2 years of experience of relevant technology delivery with Subject Matter Expertise for Operational Technology (OT)
IT Specialist, Sr: 2-4 years of experience (or 3 years w/advanced degree) of relevant technology delivery with Subject Matter Expertise for Operational Technology (OT)
Strong track record of relevant technology delivery
Design, development and testing of real time systems applications and enhancements.
Database Administration – experience with development, testing, and operating databases
Other position that would support the development and progression into this position would include the following: IT Specialist I or II.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required for the Position:
Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment, including work outside of normal business hours.
Ability to support real-time systems.
Ability to support cyber security activities such as, system hardening, patch management, and configuration management.
Knowledge of security controls testing, security audits, and security assessments
Ability to support of fraud and computer forensics research.
Highly motivated and ability to work with little direct supervision.
Effective Teamwork and Inclusion (e.g. works collaboratively, builds collaborative relationships)
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to act as a lead or technical expert.
Certifications/Licenses Required for the position:
None
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Primary Location: Texas-Beaumont Texas : Beaumont || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function : Information Technology
FLSA Status : Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings : 2
Req ID: 115363
Travel Percentage :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEI page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here (humanr@entergy.com?subject=Accessibility) and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .
Pay Transparency Notice:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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