(Agile1)Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Abacus Service Corporation
Location: Vacaville, CA 95687
Description:
Description:
***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY*** The preference is for local candidates who are able to work on site in Vacaville at least a few days a week. But if the candidate is already very familiar with navigating around the PG&E corporate network, the technologies and applications related to RAS Operations, and our regulatory compliance environment, a non-local candidate could potentially be successful.
- We expect the candidates to work on site as needed for in-person interaction with the hiring manager and other RAS Team Members, access to company resources, visibility of the RAS Team work environment. We expect that initially there will be more on site interaction required, and as the candidates gain familiarity with the work, the on site requirement will be reduced. After the initial ramp up period, the need to work on site or remotely will be determined primarily by the nature of the work and what access will be required to other team members, systems and equipment.
TOP THINGS:
o Relevant work experience in an operational environment with industrial automation systems like programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and related technologies and concepts. Bonus if that experience is with the same technologies used in RAS Operations including both operations and IT-oriented technologies.
o Technical writing proficiency - specifically drafting work procedures, technical specifications, and other such documents; able to draft technical documents to a diverse audience (including non-technical readers). As such, proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel is a must. Database experience could be a plus.
o Relevant work experience in a regulated environment, where they had to draft formal compliance documents, follow compliance procedures and develop compliance evidence. Bonus if that experience was related to NERC CIP or other cybersecurity related compliance.
***PG&E Laptop will be provided***
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This contractor role is critical for the effective execution of the SFGO RAS Relocation Project, a system-critical, multi-year effort to lifecycle the Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) systems currently located at SFGO with an updated design at a newly acquired facility in Rocklin and adjacent to the existing RGCC. PG&E's Pacific AC Intertie (PACI) RAS is designed to prevent overloads, stabilize system in the event of N-1, N-2, and N-3 outages on the 500kV network and allows up to a 4,800MW transfer capability from Oregon to California with it in service. Because RAS Operations is a small group of 5 FTEs and the SMEs of the group will be focused on the success of this project (and other RAS related projects), while still maintaining live production systems and providing real-time support to Grid Operations, this proposed contractor role will support day-to-day activities which include but are not limited to clearance reviews, documentation, outage reports, initial troubleshooting, and compliance
Specific Job Responsibilities:
In general the work is to support the RAS Operations personnel with the same duties assigned to those personnel. The duties below are representative, but are not to be considered an exhaustive list of activities the candidates may be asked to help with.
Support Day to Day operations: Assist the On Call RAS Engineer and under their coordination
o Respond to questions about the operational status of the RAS systems.
o Participate in fact-finding and troubleshooting efforts.
o Review clearance requests and provide responses on behalf of the RAS Team
o Assist with communications around operational support activities with key RAS Stakeholders such as System Dispatch, System Protection, Operations Engineering and ENOC.
NOTE: To be clear, the successful candidates will NOT participate in the on-call rotation.
Support Compliance Activities: Assist the RAS Compliance Lead (Supervisor) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with routine compliance related tasks:
o Review compliance reports and alert RAS Team of any issues requiring attention
o Assist with drafting, review and update of compliance documentation such as procedures, job aids, checklists, training materials and other sorts of documentation. RAS Team and other experts will provide technical content - candidates will help with formatting, information presentation and confirming the content with experts.
o Assist RAS Operations team with generating evidence showing compliance with regulatory requirements related to the work done by RAS Engineers (commensurate with expertise).
o Assist RAS Operations team with process development and continuous improvement efforts in the compliance realm. This will require interaction and coordination with RAS Team members and PG&E compliance experts.
Support RAS Project Activities: Assist the RAS Team with support tasks related to our major project initiatives. (Project support is listed as a possible area of work, but is not expected to be the primary target for these positions. Such involvement will depend on the candidates' expertise and success in the above areas). Such assistance may include:
o Developing documentation such as technical descriptions, functional specifications, schematic and other diagrams (mostly using Microsoft Visio or similar MS Office tools), I/O and Tag mapping.
o Participation in system testing, whether hands on testing, documenting test results, etc.
o Commensurate with expertise, assist with project tasks under direction of a RAS Team SME. Such tasks may include:
Controller programming
HMI screen development
HMI Programming
Device configuration
Script and other application programming
System troubleshooting.
Minimum qualifications (all of the following):
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or otherwise technical field
o 3 years equivalent work experience in a technical work position such as am electrical, mechanical, communications or computer technician or other similar technical work may substitute for the engineering degree.
In addition to the above, 3 years relevant work experience in one or more operational, engineering or technical work roles.
Experience working with a corporate networked environment using such tools as web browsers, SharePoint, network based applications and portals.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint. In other words, having a good handle on how to format documents and presentations, using styles and templates, formulas and various levels of automation in Excel.
Excellent written and oral English-language communication skills.
Mature organizational and time management skills.
Able to work with and around complex systems.
Able to learn new skills, jargon and concepts quickly.
Safety and reliability mindset.
Desired Qualifications (any of the following):
4-8 years total work experience working with industrial automation or similar related technologies.
Hands on experience developing applications or logic programs on computers or other devices.
Hands on experience troubleshooting industrial automation systems (whether devices or communications).
Hands on experience with configuring individual devices that work in an integrated system.
Hands on experience with Client N60 Relays, Client SMP Gateways, RTP Controllers, industrial network communications protocols (like MODBUS, IEC 61850, etc.)
Hands on experience writing technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Active participation on a project team under a project manager toward common objectives.
Able to interact face to face with peers, internal customers, consultants and leaders.
Prior experience working as a technical contractor in an operational environment.
Primary Work location: Vacaville Grid Support Center, Vacaville CA
Travel Required:
Occasional travel may be required to the San Francisco General Office.
Occasional travel may be required to Rocklin Grid Support Center. (Q3 2022 and later)
After an initial onboarding period, the work is expected to be split between on site and remote.
Nature and content of work requires the candidates to complete a background check and complete training related to NERC CIP Compliance. Successful completion of these two things is a prerequisite for access to the RAS System information the candidates will be working with.
Projected Start Date: January 10, 2022 Mail Code N/ Have you pre-identified a specific candidate? No Hours per Day 8 Hours per Week 40 Total Hours 8,368.00 Type of Work Schedule 1 - Standard work week - 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (California Overtime or Federal Overtime)
***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY*** The preference is for local candidates who are able to work on site in Vacaville at least a few days a week. But if the candidate is already very familiar with navigating around the PG&E corporate network, the technologies and applications related to RAS Operations, and our regulatory compliance environment, a non-local candidate could potentially be successful.
- We expect the candidates to work on site as needed for in-person interaction with the hiring manager and other RAS Team Members, access to company resources, visibility of the RAS Team work environment. We expect that initially there will be more on site interaction required, and as the candidates gain familiarity with the work, the on site requirement will be reduced. After the initial ramp up period, the need to work on site or remotely will be determined primarily by the nature of the work and what access will be required to other team members, systems and equipment.
TOP THINGS:
o Relevant work experience in an operational environment with industrial automation systems like programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and related technologies and concepts. Bonus if that experience is with the same technologies used in RAS Operations including both operations and IT-oriented technologies.
o Technical writing proficiency - specifically drafting work procedures, technical specifications, and other such documents; able to draft technical documents to a diverse audience (including non-technical readers). As such, proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel is a must. Database experience could be a plus.
o Relevant work experience in a regulated environment, where they had to draft formal compliance documents, follow compliance procedures and develop compliance evidence. Bonus if that experience was related to NERC CIP or other cybersecurity related compliance.
***PG&E Laptop will be provided***
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This contractor role is critical for the effective execution of the SFGO RAS Relocation Project, a system-critical, multi-year effort to lifecycle the Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) systems currently located at SFGO with an updated design at a newly acquired facility in Rocklin and adjacent to the existing RGCC. PG&E's Pacific AC Intertie (PACI) RAS is designed to prevent overloads, stabilize system in the event of N-1, N-2, and N-3 outages on the 500kV network and allows up to a 4,800MW transfer capability from Oregon to California with it in service. Because RAS Operations is a small group of 5 FTEs and the SMEs of the group will be focused on the success of this project (and other RAS related projects), while still maintaining live production systems and providing real-time support to Grid Operations, this proposed contractor role will support day-to-day activities which include but are not limited to clearance reviews, documentation, outage reports, initial troubleshooting, and compliance
Specific Job Responsibilities:
In general the work is to support the RAS Operations personnel with the same duties assigned to those personnel. The duties below are representative, but are not to be considered an exhaustive list of activities the candidates may be asked to help with.
Support Day to Day operations: Assist the On Call RAS Engineer and under their coordination
o Respond to questions about the operational status of the RAS systems.
o Participate in fact-finding and troubleshooting efforts.
o Review clearance requests and provide responses on behalf of the RAS Team
o Assist with communications around operational support activities with key RAS Stakeholders such as System Dispatch, System Protection, Operations Engineering and ENOC.
NOTE: To be clear, the successful candidates will NOT participate in the on-call rotation.
Support Compliance Activities: Assist the RAS Compliance Lead (Supervisor) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with routine compliance related tasks:
o Review compliance reports and alert RAS Team of any issues requiring attention
o Assist with drafting, review and update of compliance documentation such as procedures, job aids, checklists, training materials and other sorts of documentation. RAS Team and other experts will provide technical content - candidates will help with formatting, information presentation and confirming the content with experts.
o Assist RAS Operations team with generating evidence showing compliance with regulatory requirements related to the work done by RAS Engineers (commensurate with expertise).
o Assist RAS Operations team with process development and continuous improvement efforts in the compliance realm. This will require interaction and coordination with RAS Team members and PG&E compliance experts.
Support RAS Project Activities: Assist the RAS Team with support tasks related to our major project initiatives. (Project support is listed as a possible area of work, but is not expected to be the primary target for these positions. Such involvement will depend on the candidates' expertise and success in the above areas). Such assistance may include:
o Developing documentation such as technical descriptions, functional specifications, schematic and other diagrams (mostly using Microsoft Visio or similar MS Office tools), I/O and Tag mapping.
o Participation in system testing, whether hands on testing, documenting test results, etc.
o Commensurate with expertise, assist with project tasks under direction of a RAS Team SME. Such tasks may include:
Controller programming
HMI screen development
HMI Programming
Device configuration
Script and other application programming
System troubleshooting.
Minimum qualifications (all of the following):
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or otherwise technical field
o 3 years equivalent work experience in a technical work position such as am electrical, mechanical, communications or computer technician or other similar technical work may substitute for the engineering degree.
In addition to the above, 3 years relevant work experience in one or more operational, engineering or technical work roles.
Experience working with a corporate networked environment using such tools as web browsers, SharePoint, network based applications and portals.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint. In other words, having a good handle on how to format documents and presentations, using styles and templates, formulas and various levels of automation in Excel.
Excellent written and oral English-language communication skills.
Mature organizational and time management skills.
Able to work with and around complex systems.
Able to learn new skills, jargon and concepts quickly.
Safety and reliability mindset.
Desired Qualifications (any of the following):
4-8 years total work experience working with industrial automation or similar related technologies.
Hands on experience developing applications or logic programs on computers or other devices.
Hands on experience troubleshooting industrial automation systems (whether devices or communications).
Hands on experience with configuring individual devices that work in an integrated system.
Hands on experience with Client N60 Relays, Client SMP Gateways, RTP Controllers, industrial network communications protocols (like MODBUS, IEC 61850, etc.)
Hands on experience writing technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Active participation on a project team under a project manager toward common objectives.
Able to interact face to face with peers, internal customers, consultants and leaders.
Prior experience working as a technical contractor in an operational environment.
Primary Work location: Vacaville Grid Support Center, Vacaville CA
Travel Required:
Occasional travel may be required to the San Francisco General Office.
Occasional travel may be required to Rocklin Grid Support Center. (Q3 2022 and later)
After an initial onboarding period, the work is expected to be split between on site and remote.
Nature and content of work requires the candidates to complete a background check and complete training related to NERC CIP Compliance. Successful completion of these two things is a prerequisite for access to the RAS System information the candidates will be working with.
Projected Start Date: January 10, 2022 Mail Code N/ Have you pre-identified a specific candidate? No Hours per Day 8 Hours per Week 40 Total Hours 8,368.00 Type of Work Schedule 1 - Standard work week - 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (California Overtime or Federal Overtime)