SUNFLOWER ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION RESPONSIBILITY OUTLINE

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1 SUNFLOWER ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION RESPONSIBILITY OUTLINE Position Title EMS/SCADA Administrator Date April 2016 Department Transmission Systems Pay Status Salaried Reports To Operational Support Systems FLSA Category Exempt Supervisor Function Location Technology Services Garden City EEO Category 2 SUMMARY Monitor and maintain Energy Management System (EMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, computer and network hardware, and software systems according to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) guidelines. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Software and Hardware Support Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot software and hardware for all EMS/SCADA related functions including software upgrades supplied by the vendor, hardware installation and upgrades, as required, to maintain system reliability. Update and maintain all system databases, including the SCADA source database (SDB), Inter Company Communications Protocol (ICCP), Historical (HIS)/Energy Accounting (EA), automatic generation control (AGC), and network applications (NA) for the EMS/SCADA Systems. Modify and create system displays, and query HIS data to create reports, and search event logs. Monitor the EMS/SCADA system operations for hardware or software problems, including the EMS/SCADA network firewalls and switches. Provide technical support to system operations staff. Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot ICCP interfaces, and other EMS/SCADA System interfaces. Monitor and maintain anti-virus/malware, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), and system event intrusion monitoring (SEIM), software used for system protection. NERC Compliance Perform tests to ensure software changes do not cause malfunctions in the updated system and other systems. Track system modifications using a ticketing system, work with the CIP Compliance staff to thoroughly document and validate, that the EMS/SCADA software and hardware are configured to meet NERC compliance. Perform backups to ensure audit trail for thorough backup/recovery and documentation. Follow EMS/SCADA OP (Operating Procedures) and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) documents for NERC Compliance.

2 Safety With a positive attitude toward personal and coworker safety, Sunflower employees will maintain the highest level of responsibility and accountability in compliance with all safety policies, practices and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. This includes properly maintaining and caring for applicable safety gear and equipment; identifying, correcting or assisting in resolving safety concerns, including communicating all hazardous conditions; reporting all injuries and near misses immediately to appropriate personnel; and understanding and complying with the Clearance Procedure as applicable. Culture Demonstrate a commitment to Sunflower s culture and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Sunflower's culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company. Other Responsibilities As assigned or required to support Sunflower s mission and operations. Adhere to NERC CIP guidelines and aid in the development of policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Bachelor degree in computer science, information systems, information technology or a related field and two years computer systems installation and troubleshooting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Able to work with all levels of staff whether individually or in a team environment. Able to learn power flow modeling. Able to learn basic operations of transmission system operations. Able to work well with minimum supervision. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Able to make timely decisions while exhibiting sound and accurate judgment. Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information. Strong attention to detail. Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills at the level required to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

3 Able to operate computers and associated Windows Server operating systems and programs, including MS Office programs, at the level required to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the position. Able to operate computers and associated Linux operating systems, at the level required to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the position. Ability to program Windows Server and Linux operating system is desirable. Other Must possess and maintain a valid driver s license. Able to travel to all Sunflower sites and attend training and meetings out of state as needed. Must be able to share on-call rotation for afterhours system support. Must pass and maintain NERC security clearance. Physical and Mental Demands See Physical and Mental requirements section below. This outline is not all inclusive but rather serves as a general overview of the current business needs. Experience guidelines are not the sole basis for awarding this position and substitutions may be made as they relate to the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of this position.

4 PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Position: EMS/SCADA Administrator Date: April 2016 Physical Tasks and Exposure For the following, indicate if the task or exposure during a typical shift is: O = Occasional (<10% of time); S = Sometimes (26-50%); F = Frequently (51-75%); R = Regularly (>75%) O S F R Task/Exposure O S F R Task/Exposure Standing Lifting/Lowering: Walking <10 pounds Climbing pounds Bending pounds Crouching pounds Twisting >75 pounds Reaching above Heights Carrying: Confined spaces <10 pounds Variable Weather pounds Cold pounds Heat pounds Dampness >75 pounds Noise Dust/Dirt Pushing/Pulling: Ionizing radiation <10 pounds Chemicals skin pounds Chemicals lungs pounds Repetitive wrist pounds Repetitive elbow >75 pounds Other: Comments: Physically able to perform sedentary to light labor. Physical demands include on an infrequent basis; lift/carry/push/pull. Audio-Visual Hearing: Must have good hearing appropriate for the position. Vision: Color discrimination: Must be able to discern between various colors on computer screens and equipment. Depth perception: Other:

5 Mental Requirements Sense of urgency Multiple tasks Works alone Independent judgement Concentration Proper reasoning Repetition Other: Analysis and troubleshooting PC equipment problems. Other *NOTE Physical Capacity Profile or Physical Physical Capacity Profile Level 1 Chest X-Ray Physical (Non-DOT) Level 2 Spirometry Physical (DOT) Level 3 Color Level 4 Audiogram Level 5