Wabash Valley Power Association
Position Description
Attachment A – Discipline Descriptions
POSITION TITLE: ELECTRONIC FIELD TECHNOLOGIST
Reports to: Manager of Security and Field Operations
Department: Technical Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Updated: July 2013
Position Purpose/Summary
The purpose of this position is to install, maintain and repair Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and metering equipment operated by Wabash Valley Power Association to ensure timely transfer of accurate and reliable load data.
Secondary responsibilities involve assisting member systems by interfacing the SCADA system to member-owned substation equipment. Additional responsibilities include providing technical assistance and guidance to member systems (cooperatives) related, but not limited to, computer systems, network environments, Automated Meter Reading/Infrastructure, telecommunications, and metering.
This position should lead to promotion to the Electronic Engineer position when proficiency is demonstrated.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
65% Installs, modifies, and maintains the SCADA systems for the Member Systems and cooperatives. This includes engineering and managing projects, configuring and testing communications equipment, Remote Terminal Units
(RTU’s), fiber optics, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED’s), Front End Processors, and SCADA
Servers/Workstations as well as performing System Administration and Database Administration duties on server/workstation environment and Network Administration duties on network equipment. Position is also responsible for creating and managing software programs and functions to address programming needs on systems. Position occasionally works with other departments to assure metering equipment is accurate. Position functions encompass responsibilities from various disciplines as outlined in attachment A .
10% Trains and instructs Member Systems personnel on the operation and proper use of all installed equipment such as the SCADA system. Troubleshoots and maintains communications of the end user devices that connect to the
Members’ SCADA systems.
15% Provides technical assistance and guidance to member systems related, but not limited to, computer systems, network environments, Automated Meter Reading/Infrastructure, telecommunications, and metering.
5% Provides technical support for WVPA metering including installation, programming, maintenance, and potential replacement of metering equipment.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
5% Performs related administrative responsibilities such as credit card reconciliations, creation of weekly reports and time sheets, and maintaining an inventory of spare parts. This may also involve maintenance of the field office, service van, and equipment and tools.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Critical Skills and Abilities
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Exceptional customer focus and communication skills: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word, reads and interprets complex information, talks with customers or clients, and listens well. Is also able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction, deals with service failures, and prioritizes customer needs.
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Problem solving ability: Able to apply systems thinking to generate solutions; understands process but can focus on isolated events; obtains multiple assessments of a situation and identifies trouble spots; evaluates alternative solutions
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Strong technology skills: Able to quickly learn and understand technical aspects of the position; embraces technology; appreciates and understands a high level of complexity, technology and innovation.
4.
Organization and Planning skills: Able to handle multiple projects effectively; able to prioritize tasks in a logical manner. Skill in applying resources in an efficient and practical way.
Wabash Valley Power Association
Attachment A
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Wabash Valley Power Association
Position Description
Attachment A – Discipline Descriptions
POSITION TITLE: ELECTRONIC FIELD TECHNOLOGIST
Reports to: Manager of Security and Field Operations
Department: Technical Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Updated: July 2013
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Strong attention to detail: Able to follow detailed procedures and ensures accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitors processes; concentrates on details and organizes and maintains a system of records.
Education/Experience Requirements
 Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology or similar field required. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or
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Engineering Technology preferred.
One to three years of prior experience in an electronic technology capacity or Military technical training required.
Previous experience with metering equipment and previous electric utility experience highly desirable.
Previous experience with Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED’s), Radio
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Communications equipment, as well as EMS/SCADA System maintenance, preferred.
Operational understanding of computer technology and networking required.
Job Complexity
Work requires sound judgment and analytic ability requiring somewhat complex calculations, organizing information for reports and solving problems.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Working Environment and Conditions
Contacts/Relationships
The incumbent spends approximately 70% of his/her time developing and maintaining business contacts within the organization. He/she will also spend approximately 30% of his/her time developing and maintaining business contacts outside of the organization with the Member Systems, local government organizations, various communication and electronics consultants and vendors.
Working Conditions
This position occupies 30% in a general office environment and 70% in an outdoor environment. Exposure to weather elements is likely. Incumbents drive/operate a company service van in the course of performing their job responsibilities.
Incumbents spend approximately 40% sitting, 40% standing, and 20% walking in the course of performing their job responsibilities and will likely handle materials weighing up to 100 pounds with or without mechanical assistance. Incumbents in this position will occasionally require moving in awkward positions (bending, stooping) and climbing of up to 20 feet.
Incumbents will use the following office equipment in the course of performing their duties: computer, printer, copier, and fax machine. Frequent use of small hand tools will be required. Travel and occasional overtime may be required. Incumbents will be expected to provide after hours support.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
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Attachment A
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Wabash Valley Power Association
Position Description
Attachment A – Discipline Descriptions
POSITION TITLE: ELECTRONIC FIELD TECHNOLOGIST
Reports to: Manager of Security and Field Operations
Department: Technical Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Updated: July 2013
Disciplines included in duties:
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, and controls for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering decisions.
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. Occasionally assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. Position may administer network security measures.
Computer Programmers
Develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
Provide technical assistance to computer system users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or from remote location. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
Database Administrators
Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Wabash Valley Power Association
Attachment A
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Wabash Valley Power Association
Position Description
Attachment A – Discipline Descriptions
POSITION TITLE: ELECTRONIC FIELD TECHNOLOGIST
Reports to: Manager of Security and Field Operations
Department: Technical Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Updated: July 2013
Wabash Valley Power Association
Attachment A
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