DMS/EMS/SCADA Analyst

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.