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.

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.

Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.