DMS/EMS/SCADA Analyst

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Manifest Solutions

DMS/EMS/SCADA Analyst

New Albany, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a DMS/EMS/SCADA Analyst for an onsite position in New Albany, OH.

    • Provide technical support for computer Distribution Management Systems (DMS) or Energy Management Systems (EMS) or Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and other technical infrastructure used in Distribution/Transmission Operations centers.
    • Provide support/guidance or assist in providing support to less qualified Analysts on problem resolution.
    • Train lower-level Analysts in specific equipment and software support activities.
    • Maintain reliable operations of the EMS and SCADA systems
    • Improve and make recommendations to improve the quality and reliability of EMS and SCADA data and related services
    • Maintain real-time data interfaces
    • Develop/improve/implement EMS and SCADA tools and software
    • Keep EMS and SCADA tools up-to-date with current technologies
    • Build and maintain custom EMS and SCADA one-line displays
    • Perform modeling, check-out and commissioning of Remote Terminal Units
    • Build and maintain EMS and SCADA models
    • Define and make recommendation to implement internal EMS and SCADA standards
    • Define and implement Human Performance Initiative rules and Key Performance Indicators around SCADA processes
    • Provide some technical support Assist Protection and Control Engineering (PCE) SCADA Standards and Production activities related to Transmission.
    • Assist in areas of standards development, scoping, RTU setting creation, and implementation troubleshooting. 
    • Able to scope small / medium SCADA projects with limited supervision and able to provide detailed feedback on scoping questions to PCE / Telecom
    • Able to identify issues with processes and tools and provide possible solutions and provide input to more seasoned personnel.
    • Able to complete complex RPA with both new and legacy aspects. 
    • Able to complete complex RTU configuration with both new and legacy aspects.
    • Beginning to expand communication technology competency to include legacy applications (Async, Sync, etc)
    • Able to support stakeholders with common SCADA related issues.
    • Able to complete alarm and basic I/O 2411 settings for both greenfield and brownfield projects with limited supervision.
    • Implements standards in appropriate measures with limited guidance from higher-level team members.
    • Assists higher level team members with overall SCADA compliance items.
    • Lead training activity as part of advancement for other team and group members under Transmission University (TU) initiative and training center progression training.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Associates Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related Technical field or higher from an accredited college/university or high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience.
    • No experience necessary with degree or as stated above.
    • A high ability to organize and coordinate customer needs will be required.
    • Demonstrate detailed understanding of operational practices of applicable equipment and software in assigned areas of knowledge
    • Strong skills in communication, issue resolution, organization, and facilitation are essential.
    • Solid understanding of the business unit / operating company systems is preferred.
    • Experience with SCADA systems required.
    • Perform troubleshooting and problem resolution in assigned areas of knowledge.
    • Provide after-hours support for the EMS/SCADA systems as needed.
    • Learning current technology utilized by company and understanding how it applies to SCADA.
    • Able to understand basic Protection and Control application and the affect it has on overall SCADA.
    • Begins to gain an understanding of what each type of equipment is in the substation with guidance from higher-level team member.