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 operational 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.
• System administration experience or knowledge.
• 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 and competence with server software.
• 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.
• Any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience may be substituted for the listed requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement the EMS, ensuring systems are properly integrated.
• Train users on the EMS system.
• Analyze power-system topology and relevant data in support of System Control and Dispatch.
• Develop and maintain the EMS Historian system, including its 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.
• Develop and modify computer-based systems supporting Control System/Energy Management, Marketing, Engineering, and Billing.

What This Job Offers

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