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Job Description:

Operational Technology Specialist I, or Operational Technology Specialist II. The decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Responsible for supporting, designing, and implementing Operational Technology (OT) solutions in support of Tri-State operations. Ensures operational stability, security, and efficiency. Responsible for implementing and maintaining a supportive convergence of Information Technology (IT) and OT policies and technologies.

**Note** : There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of two job grade levels: Generation Operational Technology Specialist I; job grade 8 or Generation Operational Technology Specialist II, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

**Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes** : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Generation Operational Technology Specialist II

Hiring Salary Range: $106,000-$135,000

Generation Operational Technology Specialist I

Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$108,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education and/or skill level.

Responsibilities:

+ Support Operational Technology software tools including OSIsoft/Aveva Pi data historian, GE APM, and EtaPro thermal performance suite.

+ Assist in developing operational data reports and data flows to business intelligence software (PowerBI/Tableau) (data lake).

+ Verify data flows daily, investigating and troubleshooting any issues

+ Develop PiVision displays for centralized equipment monitoring and reporting.

+ Ensure operational data integrity as the front-line responder to loss of data flow

+ Assist in providing first line support to facilities that do not currently have dedicated OT support.

+ Occasionally assist staff at facilities with dedicated on-site OT support.

+ Help to define future standards for an efficient, stable, usable, and secured architecture.

+ Support OT planning and implementations, leveraging vendors, Engineering and Construction department and IT resources.

+ Help inform internal project managers of standard practices, standard OT network architecture, and preferred software branding to standardize the OT footprint across all TSGT assets.

+ Define, document, and enforce server and operational standards for implementation of new projects. Monitor and maintain policies for Distributed Control System (DCS) access, including foreign devices and remote access.

+ Maintain security of control system infrastructure by establishing and enforcing policies.

+ Troubleshoot control system problems, including DCS networking, OT sensor networking and Control logic, collaborating with administration personnel on changes.

+ Coordinate with Engineering and Construction group or facility supervision to fully support scheduled equipment maintenance outages in any needed capacity. (i.e., logic reviews, FAT, SAT, drawing and turnover packages, etc.)

+ Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.

+ Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Perform other related duties as assigned

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

+ Operational stability: Understanding of operational architectures and policies driving up-time and minimal operational costs.

+ Cohesive solution: ability to work with disparate business and technical needs, ensuring all solutions consider the requirements of various stakeholders.

+ Time management: the ability to prioritize and schedule projects and meet deadlines.

+ Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.

+ Conduct problem analysis and problem resolution at both strategic and functional levels.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Team player: accomplishes tasks by working with others and being a good team player. Recognizes how decisions may impact others; seeks input from others.

Qualifications:

Education and Training

+ Bachelors’ Degree or Associates’ Degree in Electronics, Information Technology, data science, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

+ Safety first: obey all Tri-State safety regulations, and best practices bearing in mind that connected OT systems, if misconfigured, or shut down can result in personal injury, loss of generation facility hardware, and possible loss of revenue. It may be required to work near medium and high voltages. It may be required to work around exposed live electrical apparatus. It may be required to wear OSHA approved FR clothing and safety toe shoes.

+ Ability to recognize and solve complex problems.

+ Ability to read/interpret blueprints, schematics, Loop drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).

+ Ability to interpret electrical engineering drawings and trace electric circuitry.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Database tools.

+ Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, Loop drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).

+ Understanding of industrial networking practices.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Ability to mentor and teach skills necessary for maintenance of equipment after installation.

+ Knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.

+ Working knowledge of virtualization technologies such as Citrix, VMWare or Microsoft.

Experience:

+ Five (5) years’ progressive experience with operational technology solutions or power plant experience with a focus on technology.

+ Experience with implementing or replacing distributed control systems

+ Experience with client/server hardware and software troubleshooting.

+ Experience with Windows, Linux computers and system administration.

+ Familiarity with network systems (switching, routing, firewalls) in a client facing support role.

+ Familiarity with Linux and Windows server/desktop.

+ Experience using or maintaining large, distributed control systems, programable logic controllers, or intelligent electronic devices

+ Experience with GE, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Modbus and OPC protocols.

Other:

+ Willingness to travel as required (must possess a valid driver’s license) to visit sites and attend training sessions, conferences and meetings off site.

+ Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all the essential functions of the position.

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or related discipline

+ Education, formal training, and experience in Industrial Control Systems or DCS implementation preferred.

+ Experience with real-time operational data historian (Pi) administration and configuration.

+ Working knowledge of electrical power generation

+ Experience with NAS and SAN technology products.

+ Proficiency and experience creating reports/graphics/displays for industrial use

+ Experience with Microsoft Server Administration; MSCE highly desired.

+ Experience in client/server domain administration.

+ Experience in process control/critical systems/real time database environments and supporting technologies.

+ Scripting experience with SQL, vbscript, PowerShell.

+ Project management experience.

+ Cyber security formal certification

About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

**Job Identification:** 504

**Job Category:** Generation

**Posting Date:** 2025-10-30T15:56:39+00:00

**Job Schedule:** Full time

**Hiring Salary Range:** $86,000-$135,000

**Locations:** 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.