SCADA Technician

POSITION PURPOSE

Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SCADA Technician to support our Substations department. At our core, we're dedicated to being your community energy partner, delivering exceptional customer service and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future.

At MGE, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you're a seasoned operations technician or an early-career IT professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.

As a SCADA Technician at MGE, you will assist in the installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of radio, fiber-optic, cellular, and other control systems and the associated electronic equipment used in the protection and control of electrical power systems.

WORK SCHEDULE

• The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Employees are expected to be reasonably available for overtime work and callouts.
  
  
  
  • Residency expectation is to be able to respond to calls within 45 minutes.
  
  
  
  

SALARY

• The starting pay for this position is $41.81 per hour.
• Candidates with relevant experience may be considered at a higher level. Salary is commensurate with grade level and related work experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• System Installation and Configuration
  
  
  
  • Monitors SCADA system performance, including data acquisition, alarms, and status updates, to ensure all processes are running as expected.
  • Configures and troubleshoots alarms, triggers, and events within the SCADA software to detect system anomalies or failures.
  
  
  
  
• Preventative Maintenance and Repair
  
  
  
  • Diagnoses and resolves technical issues related to SCADA hardware, software, or network components.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on SCADA systems, including updating software; replacing faulty equipment; and testing radio, fiber-optic, and cellular communication systems.
  
  
  
  
• Emergency Response
  
  
  
  • This position may be required to respond to SCADA system failures, network outages, or alarms that may disrupt operational processes.
  
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical or vocational program in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related field is required.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, control and communications systems, and protection relays.
• Familiar with PLC logic and programming.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Familiar with radio, fiber-optic and cellular communications equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and control logic.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable working in outdoor environments, including potentially extreme weather conditions.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and near high-voltage equipment.
  
  
  
  

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

About MGE

MGE generates and distributes electricity to 163,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 176,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.

An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to:

• Plan and provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy supply that balances the needs and values of those we serve.
• Provide information and education to serve our customers and stakeholders and help inform their energy decisions.
• Preserve and protect our environment while providing affordable, reliable energy.
• Encourage and support economic and business development to keep our economy strong and vibrant.
• Engage in open and honest dialogue, partnership, and collaboration to best serve our customers and the broader community.

Our Values

• Safety: Safety is a core value at MGE. The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is our top priority. Our culture initiatives continuously improve our safety performance. MGE has earned numerous safety awards for this safety performance, including the AGA Leading Indicator Safety Award.
• Reliability: We invest in our people and in our systems to help ensure top-ranked energy reliability that helps to maintain the economic health and vitality of the communities we serve. MGE is a national leader in electric reliability.
• Sustainability: With a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, we take a holistic and proactive approach to sustainable practices company-wide.
• Equity: We are committed to equity and inclusion in our service to our customers, in our workplace, and in our broader community, and we value diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds.

MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.

JOB LOCATION

The position will report to a central downtown location and primarily work in the field throughout MGE's gas and electric service territory in Dane County, both outdoors and indoors. MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. We offer free, on-site parking and are located near biking trails and bus stops. Many employees enjoy the use of our many on-site EV charging stations.

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