This is a contract role through Magnit for Consumers Energy.  This role is onsite in Jackson, MI.

The SCADA Technician is responsible for testing, validating, and troubleshooting SCADA telemetry, point mapping, and communications paths.   This role ensures that RTU, IED, and field device data integrates correctly into the SCADA system and operates reliably in support of grid operations.  The technician works closely with engineering, operations, and IT teams to ensure accurate telemetry, alarms, control functions, visualization, and system performance.

This position reports to the Grid Applications Manager at Consumers Energy in Jackson, MI and will require completion of a personal risk assessment, NERC CIP training, and FERC SOC training.  The position is required to report on site as job responsibilities cannot be completed remotely.

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Perform SCADA head‑end point-to-point checkout, validating digital status, analog values, alarms, controls, transducer scaling, and sequence-of-events accuracy.
• Verify point mapping, naming conventions, database entries, and telemetry configurations within the SCADA master system.
• Validate RTU and IED logic, communication mappings, and data files against engineering documentation and design standards.
• Troubleshoot issues related to data mapping errors, scaling discrepancies, communication failures, stale data, incorrect alarms, or control performance.
• Conduct SCADA communication testing for DNP3, Modbus, and other supported protocols over serial or IP networks.
• Document test results, discrepancies, resolutions, and final checkout/commissioning reports for operational acceptance.
• Coordinate closely with IT, SCADA Engineering, field resources and third parties, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) teams during device onboarding and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with utility safety rules, NERC/CIP security requirements, IT policies, and Information Security policies.
• Act as an escalation point for telemetry availability and communication issues.
• Work with other teams in support of scheduled maintenance of field device(s) and communications systems.
• Participate in weekly scheduling meetings with field resources.
• May participate in storm restoration efforts as needed.

Requirements:

• Familiar with SCADA communication protocols (DNP, IEC 61850, Modbus) and SCADA telemetry systems using IP networking.
• Working knowledge of RTU/IED platforms such as SEL, Cooper/Eaton, GE, NovaTech, or ABB.
• Familiar with NERC Compliance requirements.
• Familiar with supporting and maintaining HMI one-line displays and other real-time displays.
• Ability to identify patterns and use problem-solving skills to create a solution to chronic issues.
• Ability to identify process gaps and suggest process enhancement, decommissioning, and/or creation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
• Knowledge and/or experience in utility operations.
• Strong communication through all mediums.
• Exceptional ability to discern urgency, importance, and priority.
• Must be self-motivated and organized.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, especially in a stressful environment.
• Ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Electrical power and/or controls background is preferred.
• A two-year associate degree in an Electrical/Electronic Technology, IT/Networking, scientific/technical field OR applicable experience such as trade schools, military programs, etc.

Hourly Pay Rate Range (dependent on location, experience, expectation)

The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $25 - $35/hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.