Energy Management System (EMS) Analyst

Position: Energy Management System (EMS) Analyst

Location: Des Moines, IA

Employment mode: Contract to Hire

Responsibilities/Job Duties/Job Description/Qualifications:

• Manage user support and client facing EMS/SCADA database and other key systems used to operate and control the company's electric transmission and distribution system.
• Develop processes and procedures to enter and maintain network data in the EMS/SCADA database.
• Develop and maintain electrical system one-line displays and one-line display standards for clear communication of real time electrical system conditions to operators.
• Partner with field staff in the review of the RTU to SCADA interface for efficacy in the control and monitoring of installed electric system assets.
• Troubleshoot problems with the EMS/SCADA systems; coordinate system maintenance/upgrades with other IT organizations.
• Maintain compliance with MEC reliability and security standards for the EMS/SCADA and ancillary systems.
• Maintain the training simulator software and assist in creating and updating training curriculum used for instruction of dispatchers and grid operators in the use of the EMS/SCADA system.
• Ensure that work and projects are completed within committed time and budget and are integrated with other systems/applications.
• Manage the exchange of EMS/GMS data with third-parties through ICCP and Mailbox RTU technologies. Identify and resolve issues with both inbound and outbound data exchanges.
• Experience in EMS/SCADA systems analysis and development.
• Experience developing and supporting EMS/SCADA systems and ancillary applications.