EMS/SCADA Support Engineer

Description

4 days a week for training, then hybrid (2-3 days remote)

The position is in Liverpool, NY. There is potential for hybrid work after initial training. 

• The data maintenance position will be part of the team supporting the New York jurisdiction’s Energy Management System (EMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) application.
• The EMS/SCADA application is critical for the monitoring and control of the transmission and distribution electrical networks.
• The successful candidate will join a team responsible for supporting the overall 24x7 operation of Client’s EMS/SCADA.
• The successful candidate will work as part of multi-disciplinary team supporting the commissioning and modelling of electric distribution equipment in support of Client’s FLISR (Fault Location, Isolation, & Service Restoration) and Distributed Generation connection programs within our NY jurisdiction

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks as part of a team responsible for maintaining control system database which models electric system topology
• Coordinate with field personnel to update the SCADA database, update operating displays, and commission field equipment that communicates with the EMS.
• Provide day-to-day EMS support by effectively responding to the needs of control room operating staff, field personnel, and other end users.
• Participate in support and troubleshooting of problems with data and display discrepancies which impact control center and field operations
• Works closely with multiple teams to prioritize and complete deadline driven work impacting company objectives
• Coordinates weekly updates with control rooms and other stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience 

Knowledge & Experience Required:

• Educated to degree level in Electric Engineering technology, Information Technology, or other technical discipline is required
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and diagrams.
• Working knowledge of commercial relational database packages (Oracle, SQL, Postgres) is highly desired
• Experience working with commercial control systems such as Hitachi/ABB, GE, or OSI is highly desired
• Experience with control room operations or field operations business is desired
• Must possess ability to work independently and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work effectively with remote teams and management