DMS/EMS SCADA Analyst / Analyst Sr

American Electric Power • New Albany, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

TOPS SCADA, 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. Position requires a high degree of adaptability, and a focus on meeting customer needs and continuous improvement in the systems supported., Protection and Control SCADA, Provide some technical support Assist Protection and Control Engineering (PCE) SCADA Standards and Production activities related to Distribution or AEP Transmission. Assist in areas of standards development, scoping, RTU setting creation, and implementation troubleshooting. A high ability to organize and coordinate customer needs will be required.

Requirements

• SCADA Analyst- SG6 $72,380-$90,000 Education requirements are listed below: Associates Degree or higher from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related Technical field; or high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience. Work Experience requirement listed below: Two (2) year DMS/EMS/SCADA experience with Associates Degree and four (4) years of experience with a high school diploma. Individuals with a Bachelor's Degree with no DMS/EMS/SCADA experience may be considered for entry into the organization at this level. In addition to the DMS/EMS/SCADA experience noted above: Detailed knowledge is required in one (1) of the following areas: Application development Operating System support Computer system administration Database technologies and support Distribution - can use this job family, need to update language in actual posting to reflect DMS and Distribution and remove EMS and transmission references
• SCADA Analyst- SG7 $85,081-106,000 Education: 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. Experience: Four (4) years DMS/EMS/SCADA experience with Associates Degree and Six (6) years of experience with a high school diploma. Individuals with a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of DMS/EMS/SCADA experience may be considered for entry into the organization at this level. In addition to theDMS/EMS/SCADA experience noted above. Detailed knowledge is required in two of the following areas: Application development Operating System support Computer system administration Database technologies and support Distribution - can use this job family, need to update language in actual posting to reflect DMS and Distribution and remove EMS and transmission references Education (job posting update) - Associates degree or high school diploma and two years equivalent technical, utility or military experience Experience - same as above.
• SCADA Analyst- SG8 $96,110-121,000 Education requirements are listed below: Associates Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related Technical field or higher from an accredited college/universityor high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience. Work Experience requirement listed below Six (6) years EMS/SCADA experience with Associates Degree or eight (8) years of experience with a high school diploma. Individuals with a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of EMS/SCADA experience may be considered for entry into the organization at this level. In addition to the EMS/SCADA experience noted above, detailed knowledge is required in three other pertinent areas below: Application development Operating System support Computer system administration Database technologies and supportDistribution - can use this job family, need to update language in actual posting to reflect DMS and Distribution and remove EMS and transmission references

Responsibilities

• TOPS SCADA 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 DMS/EMS and SCADA systems
• Improve and make recommendations to improve the quality and reliability of DMS/EMS and SCADA data and related services
• Maintain real-time data interfaces
• Develop/improve/implement DMS/EMS and SCADA tools and software
• Keep DMS/EMS and SCADA tools up-to-date with current technologiesBuild and maintain custom DMS/EMS and SCADA on-line displays
• Perform modeling, check-out and commissioning of Remote Terminal Units
• Build and maintain DMS/ EMS and SCADA models
• Define and make recommendation to implement internal DMS/EMS and SCADA standards
• Define and implement Human Performance Initiative rules and Key Performance Indicators around SCADA processes
• Protection and Control SCADA Able to scope small / medium SCADA projects with limited supervision and able to provide detailed feedback on scoping questions to Distribution/ 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. Completes RPA with limited supervision.
• Able to complete complex RTU configuration with both new and legacy aspects. Completes configuration with limited supervision.
• Beginning to expand communication technology competency to include legacy applications (Async, Sync, AEP, 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.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees