Senior Programmer Analyst

About the Role & Team

We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?"

Join the Reedy Creek Energy Services (RCES) team, where we are dedicated to designing, operating, and maintaining utility systems for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). As a SCADA Specialist, you will be a key player in leading our Energy Management System (EMS) and related applications. This salaried position offers a chance to work in a dynamic and diverse team, collaborating with the Network Services Manager.

This is a Full-Time Role.

What You Will Do

• System Management: Own the design, programming, configuration, and near-continuous upgrades of SCADA hardware and software systems.

• Data Accessibility: Develop and maintain solutions for near-real-time and historical data access for end-users.

• Security Management: Implement and oversee security measures for the ICS system, using OpenVPN, VLAN, and CA certificate security models.

• Web and Virtual Services: Develop and maintain web and virtual services within the environment.

• Operational Support: Collaborate closely with Operations and Maintenance teams, promptly responding to urgent needs.

• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation for change management and develop standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in SCADA or related fields.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on customer care.

• Technical Skills: Basic scripting, database management, and server administration skills.

• Networking Knowledge: Understanding of TCP/IP networks with experience configuring network equipment, including switches, routers, and firewalls.

• Energy Systems Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of energy systems, including chilled water, hot water, compressed air, HVAC, and lighting system controls.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work outside normal hours as needed to address job demands, equipment availability, and emergencies.

• Field Work: Comfort working in various locations, including field environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Building Automation Systems: Experience with Carrier i-Vu Building Automation systems.

• Programming and GUI: Skills in programming for Building Automation Systems and creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

• Open Systems Protocols: Demonstrated experience with open systems protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.

• Utility SCADA Systems: Experience with utility SCADA systems, PLCs, and Ladder Logic.

• Plant-Wide Control Systems: Familiarity with utility Plant-Wide Control Systems.

Education

• Degree: Associate’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.

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