Systems Administrator (Real Time)
Talen Energy
**Must be able to work in the United States without restriction.**
**Due to business requirements, this is an on-site position and must be willing to live within 35 mile radius of Colstrip, MT** **.**
**Willing to train the right candidate with the required educational background. Starting Pay from 70,000 to 110,000 DOE and bonus potential.**
**Position Summary** :
This position is operational technology(OT) for a power generating facility. Under general direction, responsible for the on-site hosted OT infrastructure for the in-plant computer systems, distributed control systems, plant condition monitoring systems, real-time databases, and access control systems.
**Duties and Responsibilities** :
Installs, configures, and maintains:
+ server infrastructure
+ Windows domain architecture
+ network infrastructure
+ distributed control systems
+ access control and surveillance systems
+ databases and related software
+ other in-plant systems
Works independently and as part of a team. Provides functional advice or training to engineering, operation, and technical personnel.
Evaluates non-business line computer system performance and prepares equipment strategies that support continued high performance of the plants control systems as well as the ongoing real-time data systems.
Monitors ongoing changes from the regulatory environment as it relates to NERC security. Makes recommendations to plant management on how to remain in compliance in an ever-changing environment.
**Basic Qualifications** :
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, computer related field, or;
Associate’s Degree in **computer related field** with at least 2 years’ of experience in **computer related field**
Proven experience with Windows Servers and Workstations, both software and hardware
**Preferred Qualifications** :
Prefer computer-related experience based in industrial applications
Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex system related issues
Proven experience with:
+ Distributed Control Systems
+ Active Directory Domains and components
+ Server Virtualization
+ Server hardware installation and support
+ Network installation, monitoring, troubleshooting.
+ Firewalls
+ Historians
+ Access Control Systems
+ Camera Systems
+ Basic Programming
**Note:** You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .
Talen owns and operates approximately 10.7 GW of power infrastructure in the United States. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States primarily in PJM and WECC, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana.
We focus on excellence through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.
For more information visit www.talenenergy.com .
If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at TalenEnergyRecruitment@talenenergy.com
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