Sr. Operational Technology Systems Administrator
Constellation is the world’s largest private‑sector power producer and the nation’s leading clean‑energy generator. Integrated with Calpine, the company operates a 55‑GW portfolio that includes nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, providing power for the equivalent of 27 million homes. The culture emphasizes passion, purpose, and a commitment to healthier communities and a cleaner planet.
Primary Purpose
As a member of the Constellation Operational Technology Solutions (OTS) team, the Sr. OT Systems Administrator performs configuration management, data changes, troubleshooting, maintenance and upgrades of plant Operational Technology (OT) systems such as plant process computers, data historians and core monitoring systems in support of nuclear plant operations. The role also participates in planning, testing and installation of new or upgraded equipment and software to support long‑term asset management strategies, applying extensive knowledge of industry codes and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including emergency response, departmental coverage, call‑outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.
- Analyze issues involved with corrective and predictive maintenance on plant OT systems and implement improvements as required.
- Consult and advise leadership, project teams and station end users to provide reliable station data from Plant Process Computers (PPC) and other OT systems.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to maintain performance and reliability of Operational Technology Solutions and associated performance indicators and business‑plan goals.
- Work closely with leadership to develop future plans, resource requirements, migration strategies, and project schedules.
- Serve as first responder and primary resource in OT daily support and deployments to operations, ensuring solutions meet business requirements and established metrics.
- Operate and maintain complex solutions, including hands‑on configuration, leading troubleshooting efforts, and monitoring service metrics.
- Provide feedback and guidance to leadership and peers on risks identified during business impact analysis, site risk assessments, and disaster‑recovery planning.
- Maintain relevancy and knowledge of current and emerging technologies and industry trends across all OT disciplines.
- Perform OT systems administration tasks independently and impart expert knowledge to others, with a higher level of accountability than an OT Systems Administrator.
- Support installation and testing of OT systems and solutions, ensuring physical and functional characteristics are accurately reflected in plant documentation.
- Develop troubleshooting plans in support of plant operations.
- Monitor, assess, and improve the performance and reliability of OT systems and components.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in OT, Information Technology (IT), Engineering, or a related industry.
- Associate’s degree in a technical field with a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
- High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
- Maintain required access authorizations (minimum or unescorted access) and pass any required medical examinations or testing in accordance with position duties.
Benefits
- Highly competitive base salary.
- Annual bonus program.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Robust wellbeing programs.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days.
- Additional benefits supporting employees and their families.
Pay
Expected salary range of $108,900 to $121,000, varying based on experience, plus the comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus eligibility and 401(k) matching.