Automation & Controls Technician

SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people - bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.

We call Southern California our home. It's where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That's why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that's why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We're redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

It takes the best to build the best - join us!

General Duties:

Installs, tests, programs, and maintains substation, field metering, and SCADA equipment. Utilizes computer-based applications and various electrical tools to program, commission, and service control system equipment such as PLC's, RTU's, HMI's, Automation Controllers, and other SCADA system devices required for company operations. Works with Transmission & Distribution Control Centers to program, troubleshoot, and verify field metering and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) operations that provide data to various EMS/SCADA Systems. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate of science degree or equivalent work experience.
• Five + years of experience with control system equipment such as RTU's, Telemetering and SCADA systems.
• Must have excellent attendance and safety record.
• Must have knowledge of electronic circuit theory, currents, and voltages.
• Must have knowledge of test equipment and procedures.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access).
• Must have knowledge of RTUs, PLC's, HMI's and SCADA equipment.
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid California driver's license.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of computer literacy.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to attain and maintain authorizations and switching qualifications.
• Must be willing to travel to remote sites and perform equipment maintenance, and work in an office environment.
• Must be willing to operate/use a bucket truck when needed.
• Must have demonstrated ability to absorb formal training and schooling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer experience with utility 3 phase power systems & interpreting electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Prefer experience with IP networking fundamentals and serial communications.
• Prefer experience with SCADA protocols (Modbus, DNP3.0, SEL, IEC-61850/MMS, Ethernet/IP)
• Prefer experience with IEC 61131-3 architecture or basic programming languages.
• Experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories RTAC's is extremely desirable.

This is a Union Represented position - Represented by Local IBEW 465.

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADMINISTER TESTS TO DETERMINE ABILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS.

Candidates should be aware that this position, as is the case in most positions within the Company, requires successful bidders to work overtime, which includes extended days, call-outs for emergency work, weekend work and holiday work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: The salary for this position is governed by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as paid parental leave and employee assistance programs.