Job 17233

JOB SUMMARY:    
The purpose of this position is to lead and supervise field personnel responsible for all installation and 
maintenance activities associated with field instrumentation, real-time data communication, and SCADA 
controls to ensure optimum system operation and reliability. Ensures all compliance and regulatory activities 
are completed and documented as required. Responsible for the daily performance monitoring and oversight 
of job functions performed by field staff ensuring field instrumentation, real-time controls and SCADA 
equipment are properly maintained, repaired, and calibrated to Company standards and regulatory guidelines. 
Additional duties include overseeing the maintenance of electronic controls and equipment associated with 
odorizers, electronic chart recorders, pipeline heaters, chromatographs, transmitters, cellular modems and 
RTUs.  Ensures resources for quick response to system outages are readily available. Daily travel within the Nicor Gas Territory.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 
Education, Certifications/Licenses:   
Required:    
o BA/BS degree 
Or 
o 5+ years equivalent LDC operations experience working in a SCADA/Controls department 
o Intermediate MS Excel and MS Word

Preferred:   
Related Work Experience: 
Required:  
o Demonstrated experience supervising employees

Preferred:  
o Experience working with data communication protocols i.e. WPLS, modems, land-lines, Modbus, IP, etc.   
o Experience in SCADA field controls design, installation and maintenance 
o Experience working with Fisher ROC or Bristol RTU/PLC                    

Specific Skills & Knowledge:  
Required:  
o Radio/RF, TCIP addressing, or SCADA addressing 
o As-building for pre and post design documentation 
o Basic electrical distribution (12Volt, 24 Volt, 110 Volt) 
o Electronic Controls Design ( 4 – 20 ma, 1 – 5 volts) 
o Reading and understanding electrical line diagrams and wiring schematics 
o Demonstrated ability in the calibration and testing of instrumentation and SCADA control equipment using 
test equipment  
o Demonstrated ability in the installation and startup of new SCADA/control sites 
Rev4-12 
Southern Company Gas Job Description Form 
Rev4-12 


Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:   

o This position requires working in the field as well as in an office environment 
o Occasional Traveler (5-20% travel): This position requires travel on occasion.  Trips may require air travel 
and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights 
o Ability to lift up to 50lbs 
o This position occasionally requires the incumbent to bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:    

Functional Expertise:  
• Understands all regulatory requirements and Company standards to ensure delivery of 
SCADA data from field devices to the real-time control systems 
• Oversees the configuration and startup of field RTUs  
• Oversees and manages the installation and startup of new SCADA stations as well as 
implements, schedules and oversees instrumentation and SCADA field projects. Closely 
works with RTSS for scheduling SCADA host additions/revisions to meet timeline 
requirements for station commissioning. 
• Understands PHMSA Control Room Management requirements associated with field SCADA 
and ensures full compliance within department 
• Investigates and resolves communication issues concerning radios, cellular modems and 
RTUs 
• Oversees and manages the troubleshooting and repair of field instrumentation equipment 
associated with odorizers, pipeline heaters, chromatographs, electronic chart recorders, etc.   

Business Acumen:  
• Organizes and communicates daily work assignments to SCADA personnel  
• Maintains necessary inventory for operation and maintenance of field SCADA equipment 
• Monitors and directs compliance related tasks to ensure requirements are met  
• Meets or exceeds all financial, performance, and regulatory metrics  
• Sets performance expectations and direction for team  
• Responsible for monitoring monthly and annual capital and operating expense budgets and 
implementing cost control for the department

Engagement:  
• Provides supervision and guidance to SCADA personnel to ensure daily workloads are 
completed and departmental goals are achieved  
• Collaborates with other internal departments to meet company goals  
• Clearly communicates with department leadership 
• Trains, develops, and engages SCADA personnel  
• Instills corporate values and personal responsibility into SCADA personnel  
• Builds strong relationships with other Southern Company Gas departments  

Driving Results:  
• Ensures Company safety guidelines are met 
• Ensures departmental metrics and goals are met 
• Ensures all regulatory requirements are met  
• Administers employee performance process and work with individual employees to establish 
developmental goals and steps to achieve objectives 
• Responsible for creating and implementing improved processes and techniques to enhance 
operating environment 

 
Employee receives clear instructions from supervisor regarding what to do and how to do it. 
Tasks follow set guidelines or procedures.  
Employee must consider alternative courses of action and then make a decision after considering the 
options. 
Employee has the authority to make significant choices and decisions, without specific guidance or direction 
from the supervisor. 
 

Task Complexity:   
Tasks are straight-forward, routine, and often repetitive.  
Tasks are varied and fairly complex.  
Assignments are quite varied and highly complex.