Energy / IT Solutions Analyst, Senior | Real Time Transmission Operations Support

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Summary

Energy / IT Solutions Analyst, Senior | Real Time Transmission Operations Support

 

Are you passionate about driving innovation and ensuring the reliability of critical energy systems? We’re seeking a Senior Energy/IT Solutions Analyst to join our Real-Time Transmission Operations Support team and play a key role in enhancing our energy management and control center automation systems.

 

In this role, you will:

• Analyze, research, and develop improvements for the Energy Management System (EMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
• Implement and maintain enhancements to electric control center automation systems to optimize operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address system performance challenges.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

 

We want to connect with professionals who have:

• Extensive experience with EMS, SCADA, and other energy-related automation systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and implement system enhancements.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to supporting real-time operations.
• A commitment to operational excellence and innovation in energy solutions.

 

Take the next step in your career and help power the future of energy operations. Apply today!

Minimum Requirements

Energy / IT Solutions Analyst, Senior | Real Time Transmission Operations Support

• Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field
• AND seven (7) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Requires in-depth level of technical knowledge within a job area and working knowledge of other technical areas.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety policies, practices and procedures;
• basic knowledge of computer science and/or engineering; generation, transmission and distribution system design, operations, and procedures; systems software and database administration;
• network and workstation technologies; technical issues related to energy management systems and applications; software, hardware and telecommunication;
• systems for real-time data collection and exchange.
• Skill in developing and writing technical documentation; evaluating and testing emerging technologies
• SQL (Structured Query Language); statistics, mechanics, and physics; technical writing; testing different types of equipment, such as flow meters; Microsoft office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to troubleshoot Windows and Linux environments; provided off hours support as part of an on-call rotation; work well on a team; works well with customers/clients; problem solve; thinks innovatively; gives high level of attention to detail

Major Accountabilities

1) Applies deep knowledge in specific technical areas to process, provides support with, and solves large and complex support requests within the energy management system (EMS), the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, and other electric control center automation systems
2) Contributes to development of new, innovative EMS and SCADA support processes and tools
3) Leads high level troubleshooting of the SCADA system
4) Leads and communicates development of service, implementation and support procedures
5) Analyzes performance reports from across practices and contributes to resulting strategic business decisions
6) Identifies and independently assesses impact of high risk changes and institutes organization-wide mitigation actions
7) Migrates and deploys highly complex solutions
8) Creates and implements more complex improvements that mitigate risks and create a more reliable and efficient electrical grid
9) Sets best practices for EMS solution alignment with relevant industry, regulatory and technical requirements
10) Provides guidance and assistance to other employees as the lead
11) May manage large projects or initi