Senior Systems Analyst

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Overview Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly the division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations. Deriva is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst (SSA) that is experienced in implementing and supporting solutions for Renewable site generation operations including standing up new sites. The current application portfolio consists of solutions existing on-prem, Deriva AWS/Azure cloud, and vendor hosted. This role will be implementing and supporting applications that exist in a NERC CIP environment. Post application implementation this role will support, maintain, and enhance the applications working with the business and IT. The SSA would be responsible for day-to-day support/answering questions related to applications along with documenting requirements, configuring, testing, and deploying bug fixes or enhancements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
In addition to an bachelor's degree, three (3) years or more of relevant work experience
In lieu of an bachelor's degree, a HS Diploma/GED with 8 years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
Proven experience as a Systems Analyst, specifically in Generation Operational Systems
Experience or knowledge of generation operational systems Aveva PI, GE EMS, MAXIMO, EZ MAX, MV 90, VT SCADA, and KPA Flex systems
Proficiency in project management tools and software (MS Project, Jira)
Strong understanding of Generation Operational Systems principles, regulations, and industry best practices
Experience in Renewable Generation (Solar, Wind, Battery) Systems
Experience working with NERC CIP and SOX requirements
Proven experience in data architecture, solution architecture, and system integration
Experience with Alteryx, SQL Server, Power BI, AWS, Azure, and Workato is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and affectively with executives, managers, and subject matter experts
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner

Responsibilities

Lead, deliver, and implement projects related to Generation Operational Systems including Aveva PI, GE EMS, MAXIMO, EZ MAX, MV 90, VT SCADA, and KPA Flex systems
Provide post implementation support for all Generation Operational Systems including on-call responsibilities.
Develop project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, objectives, and requirements for Generation Operational Systems implementations and enhancements
Define the system infrastructure requirements (Cloud, Physical, SAAS) for each system including the production, QA, and testing environments
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to procure necessary resources and technologies for Generation Operational Systems for projects, enhancements, and support.
Work closely with stakeholders to communicate project objectives, progress, and outcomes, fostering a culture of safety awareness and compliance
Conduct regular project and portfolio reviews to assess performance, address challenges, and implement continuous improvement measures
Ability to analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and drive successful project outcomes.
Interact and provide support for end users including training
Provide periodic 24x7 on-call rotation support