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Operational Technology Specialist I or II
Location : Pueblo, CO, United States
Job ID : 35563
Date Posted : Jan 27, 2025
Position will close at 12 : 00am CT on Feb 11, 2025
Salary : $ 71100 to $ 106600 Annually
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Job Description
Job Specifications
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800 communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.
Position summary :
Focused on Critical Infrastructure, the Operational Technology Specialist will assist Industrial Control System (ICS) staff with the maintenance, control, and efficient operation of ICS equipment and systems. This includes assisting with all basic aspects of application support, system architecture and design, security, networking, and system administration.
Pay Range : This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Level I : $71,100 - $106,600
Level II : $84,600 - $126,900
Reporting Relationship : Operational Engineering Technologies Manager
Location : Pueblo, Colorado
Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.
Essential Functions :
- Assist with the installation and support of IT applications and systems utilized in support of Generation, Electric SCADA, and Gas SCADA control systems for the purpose of remote access, cyber security, logging and monitoring and backups.
- Support IT systems such as Linux OS, Windows OS, database, and network technologies, and have an understanding of general troubleshooting techniques is required.
- Applying security and application updates. Ensure recoverability, cyber security, and stability of designated systems.
- Ensure compliance with NERC / CIP, TSA and NIST 800 security controls and present data to internal stakeholders as needed.
- Provide first line technical support for Industrial Control Systems utilized by Black Hills Energy including but not limited to ABB, Siemens, GE, OSI, WonderWare, PI and Teledyne Control System Software.
- Assist with IT Cyber Asset Management utilizing Company asset management applications.
- Work with contract resources and project delivery teams to ensure the ability to deliver a complex portfolio of projects that meet business requirements.
- Assist with review of IT Policies and document procedures for audit and control purposes and present data to internal stakeholders as needed. Apply use of standard practices, standard system architecture, and standard software in accordance with Black Hills policies and procedures.
- Maintain existing architecture diagrams of designated systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS.
Additional Responsibilities :
What Is Required : Level I :
Level II :
What Is Desired :
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
About our Company : We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).
Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.
Wage : 71100 to 106600
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Salary : $71,100 - $106,600
