EMS Administrator I

Arizona G&T Cooperatives • Benson, AZ

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About The Position

Provides technical direction for planning, developing, and implementing the Energy Management System (EMS), including training users on the system. Analyzes power system topology and other relevant data to support System Control and Dispatch. Develops and modifies computer-based systems as needed to support operations and after-the-fact systems, processes, and personnel across Control System/Energy Management, Marketing, Engineering, and Billing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience working with EMS/SCADA systems or similar operational environments.
• 0–2 years of experience in system administration.
• Understanding of Linux-based operating systems and supporting programming languages such as Python, Bash, and C++.
• Understanding of database design concepts and historical database algorithms.
• Familiarity with Energy Management Systems and working knowledge of substation topologies, remote terminal units, and associated protocols such as DNP3 and Modbus.
• Experience with NERC CIP Standards and change control concepts.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Understanding of server software and knowledge of servers and software applications used across the enterprise.
• Understanding of creating and modifying SQL backups, database restores, and database permissions.
• Understanding of network design and network administration.
• An equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience may be substituted for the listed requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills are desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement the EMS, ensuring that systems are properly integrated.
• Develop and maintain the EMS Historian system, including displays, analyses, and reports.
• Develop and maintain system reliability reports.
• Support integration efforts.
• Document data center and server configurations.
• Provide customer service and technical support.
• Train users on the EMS system.
• Analyze power system topology and other relevant data in support of System Control and Dispatch.
• Develop and modify computer-based systems to support operations and after-the-fact systems, processes, and personnel across Control System/Energy Management, Marketing, Engineering, and Billing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level