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(NERC-CIP, 49 CFR Part 192.631 CRM, Etc.)\nWorking understanding of the NERC-CIP ECS requirements.\nUnderstanding and knowledge of Databases (Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Etc.)\nHow to query, configure and edit Understanding Networking, security, computer hardware, software applications and data communication equipment. Network diagrams, firewall rules, ports and services\nThe ability to demonstrate good communication skills both written and orally.\nExperience making sound decisions while working in a high-pressure environment outside normal working hours.\nWorking in storm or other emergency conditions for 24x7x365 system support\nAble to work independently and contribute proactively to drive results\nAble to develop effective business cases for system enhancements.\nCapable of educating, assigning tasks, and directing other engineers.\nCapable of reviewing work of less experienced engineers and ensures quality even on relatively complex tasks or projects.\nComfortable working safely in the gas distribution stations and understanding more than 75% of the devices as well as the various variables at play: flow, pressure, temperature, etc.\nWorking knowledge of PHMSA Control Room Management requirements, Knowledge in Gas Measurement fundamentals.\nAbility to create a script or a compiled application interacting with the SCADA application API and libraries.\nKnowledge in Gas Measurement fundamentals.\nFor Lead Engineers:\nUtilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.\nProvide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department\nMentor, develop and support team in technical skills\nAbility to collaborate across departments\nLiaison/direct contractors on company policy, standards and best practices.\nWork independently with little supervision\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation & Experience Required (Meet at least one of the following):\nBSEE Degree with 7+ years of technical experience\nMS Technical related Degree with 3+ years of technical experience\nTechnical Skills/Competencies\nTheoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)\nPractical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization \"Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.\")\nEngineering documentation # Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation\nAbility to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements\nKnowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment # Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements\nKey Technical Working skills:\nComputer Operating System Administration and Support (EX: Unix, Linux, Windows)\nECS NERC-CIP Compliance Support (EX: CIP-005, 007, 009, 010, 011)\nECS Support for Multiple Environments (Databases EX: AQL, SQL, Oracle; ECS Specific Applications EX: OASyS DNA; Specialty Control System Applications EX; Access Administration EX: LDAP, Kerberos, Active Directory; Protocols EX: DNP, ROC/ROC Plus, TCP/IP, Modbus; Environment Navigation EX: RDP, PuTTy, FTP, VNC; Specialty Calculation Programming EX: Matlab, ABB Calc)\nGas Field Engineering and Support (Programming of RTUs/ Data Concentrators in the Gas Stations or at Customer facilities (EX: EMERSON Field Tools, Roclink 800, Roclink for Windows, etc.)\nUnderstanding the requirement to support 24x7x365 Control Room Operations\nAdvanced Technical Documentation skills (EX: Operational Procedures Maintenance for ISO and TO, Control Systems Standards)\nAbility to work with other departments and has a working knowledge of other business areas. ECS Historian Applications Support (EX: PI Interface for multiple environments, Application Server PI Interface)\nUnderstands control system software, hardware, and network design including concepts such as application, hardware high availability, and redundant networking.\nAdvanced troubleshooting skillset and ability to independently troubleshoot control system issues.\nSCADA and DSS Database administration (EX: CIM, SDM, DBNETD, SQL, IDDUG files)\nComputer language programing (EX: Java, C, C#, .Net, Perl, Python, VBscript, Java Script, KSH, BSH, SqlPlus, HTA, HTML) and development environment (EX: Netbeans, Visual Studio) Gas SCADA RTU configuration.\nPreferred Qualifications\nOASYS DNA SCADA system\nEmerson Fisher ROC & FloBoss RTUs\nCompetencies\nGrowth & Continuous Improvement\nInitiative & Change\nFocused on Results\nCustomer Centric (internal and/or external)\nCommunication\nCollaboration\nLeadership (people managers/leaders)\nCompany:\nNY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPMobility Information\nPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.\nAt Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.\nIf you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at .\nAvangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. 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