What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMS/SCADA Database Engineer / Analyst position at APS (Arizona Public Service)?
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EMS/SCADA Database Engineer / Analyst
Are you ready to drive innovation and ensure the reliability of critical energy systems? Join our Transmission Network team as an IT Solutions Engineer/Analyst, where you'll play a key role in building SCADA models for the APS EMS (Energy Management System), supporting the integration of new resources into AGC (Automatic Generation Control)and helping ensure the safe reliable operation of the Arizona Transmission system.
In this role, you will:
- Support and optimize SCADA models, EMS One-lines, AGC, and EMS sustainability projects.
- Provide support to the Energy Control Center and field personnel.
- Drive clean energy initiatives, including Ambient Adjusted Ratings (AAR) and renewable integration.
- Ensure system reliability and performance by troubleshooting software and infrastructure issues.
- Contribute to APS's 100% clean energy goal by 2050 and support new customer growth.
- Play a critical role in advancing automation and grid modernization projects.
What we're looking for:
- Strong technical expertise in IT solutions, SCADA, EMS, and AGC.
- Problem-solving skills to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
- A passion for innovation and clean energy transformation.
- Experience in EMS/SCADA systems with a passion to learn.
Be a part of shaping the future of energy-Apply today!
EMS/SCADA Database Engineer / Analyst II | Transmission Network
- Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field
- AND two (2) years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
- OR (for positions in IT Digital Solutions Delivery) an advanced degree in Data Science, Data/Quantitative/Business Analytics or Economics, Mathematics or Engineering with a focus in Data Science is required.
- Requires basic technical subject matter knowledge within a job area or system
EMS/SCADA Database Engineer / Analyst III | Transmission Network
- Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field
- AND five (5)years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
- Requires strong technical knowledge within a job area or system and basic knowledge across related technical areas
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications
- Knowledge of multiple programming languages, database management systems and development platforms
- Skills in understanding and explaining highly technical issues and solutions in non-technical terms; working effectively in teams and across organizations; balancing and prioritizing between multiple work streams; collaborating with colleagues and teams in different fields across a diverse organization; solving advanced complex problems in own area of work
- Educates, Mentors and Empowers junior level employees by sharing knowledge openly and pro-actively
- 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 Energy Control Center (ECC) automation systems
- Contributes to development of new, innovative EMS and SCADA support processes and tools
- Leads high level troubleshooting of the SCADA system
- Leads and communicates development of service, implementation and support procedures
- Analyzes performance reports from across practices and contributes to resulting strategic business decisions
- Identifies and independently assesses impact of high risk changes and institutes organization-wide mitigation actions
- Creates and implements more complex improvements that mitigate risks and create a more reliable and efficient electrical grid
- Sets best practices for EMS solution alignment with relevant industry, regulatory and technical requirements
- Provides guidance and assistance to other employees as the lead
- May manage large projects or initiatives
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.
Home Based: Home based employees primarily work from their home offices and come into an APS facility on an as-needed basis.
*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
*Role types are subject to change based on business need.
CIP Requirement:
This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.
