Remote Scada Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

This position works in a fast-paced, challenging environment, often working independently and is responsible for the remote operations and monitoring functions for the hydroelectric and remote generation assets of WEC Energy Group electric utilities. This includes 30 hydroelectric projects with 90 generators and 18 gas-fired peaking generators spread across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Wisconsin. (WEC Energy Group utilities include We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Upper Michigan Energy Resources and partial ownership of Wisconsin River Power Company.) 

• Remotely operate/control, monitor, manage and dispatch (in varying capacity) the hydroelectric stations, rotating internal combustion engines (RICE), Combustion Turbine (CT) and Solar Distributive Energy Resources (DERs) in a safe, reliable, economic and regulatory compliant manner working directly with Power Marketing Real-Time and Day-Ahead Marketing staff
• Coordinate, implement, assist and document flood operations with PG - Hydro staff; implement Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and identify potential and existing dam safety issues in accordance with the ODSP
• Provide input on strategies and policies for the dispatch of hydro/remote assets and assure that management directives are applied properly
• Monitor and operate security system equipment including cameras; document all abnormal security activities that occur at any hydroelectric/remote generation facilities and communicate to Power Generation/Hydro Operations management, Corporate Security and local law enforcement if needed in accordance with the We Energies, WRPCo, WPS and UMERC Physical Security Plans
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records and logs; recognize failures of the remote hydro/remote generation Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and callout appropriate personnel to locally operate/monitor plants as appropriate
• Callout and provide work directions to hydroelectric and remote generation site staff in accordance with union contracts
• Coordinate with Electric System Operations (ESO), Electric Distribution Centers (EDC), Power Traders for safe, reliable and economic operations

• High School Diploma, HSED or GED
• 1+ years - experience with analytical and methodical decision-making and demonstrated ability to make sound decision
• 1+ years - experience working in a safety & compliance driven environment
• 1+ years - experience with computer/PCs (web-based applications) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems or Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills with teammates and external stakeholders. Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as individually
• This position requires unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard CIP-004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation. NERC Operator Certification (Must obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain through continuing education hours)

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in generation, bulk electric system operations, Hydroelectric or Rotating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE - Wartsila) experience
• 1+ years - experience working in or supporting a continuous operations/non-traditional work schedule or real-time environment - (control room, standing watch, monitoring critical equipment or information)
• 1+ years of formal/informal leadership