Solutions Architect

Tata Consultancy Services; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company in the UK seeks a GE PowerOn Advantage Solution Consultant. The role entails testing functionalities and configuring networks for SCADA, DMS, and OMS systems. Candidates should have solid experience in deploying PowerOn Advantage applications, knowledge of scripting languages, and familiarity with Windows and Linux servers. Additionally, the consultant will engage with customers in a multi-vendor environment and be responsible for the development of detailed documentation. This position is hybrid, offering flexibility in work location.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in PowerOn Advantage application and its components deployment.
• Detailed understanding of PowerOn Advantage architecture.
• Previous expertise in developing test plans and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Test functionalities of PowerOn Advantage.
• Configure network for SCADA, DMS, OMS.
• Develop reports and support deployment processes.

Skills

PowerOn Advantage application deployment

SCADA configuration

DMS configuration

OMS configuration

PL/SQL scripting

Shell scripting

PFL scripting

Perl scripting

Test plan development

Electric utility distribution knowledge

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services

Windows Server

Linux Server

Job description

Role

GE PowerOn Advantage Solution Consultant

Job Type

Permanent

Location

London, UK (Hybrid)

Number of hours

40 hours per week – full time

Key Responsibilities

• Testing of PoA functionalities.
• Network configuration of SCADA, DMS, OMS in PoA.
• Customer interactions and working in multi‑vendor environment.
• Arrange end‑to‑end solution for the deployment of the product from planning and engineering functions.
• Secure a smooth hand‑over of the solution and resources to Operations.
• Prepare detailed documentation for GE ADMS upgrade and create roadmap accordingly.
• Leverage ADO technology for continuous deployment and integrations.
• Support the evaluation of potential new vendor partners, and develop partnerships with key vendors.
• Develop request for proposal documents and evaluate vendors.
• Configure and set up SOAP services and interfaces.
• Set up PoA application and database server, reports server, FEP server, Historian database, DPF (Dist Power Flow) application server, and Proxy server.
• Develop reports using Microsoft SQL Server Report Builder and deploy the reports to IS SQL Server reporting services.
• Bring servers into replication and test replication of various servers (Application Servers, Reports, and Proxy Servers).
• Use relevant utility experience to engage with client utilities to understand their specific applications, approaches and methodologies in Electric Distribution Operational systems.
• Apply appropriate methods or recognized equivalents to identified client needs.
• Anticipate and resolve technical problems with occasional technical assistance from others.

Your Profile – Essential Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Solid experience in PowerOn Advantage application and deployment of its components.
• Configuration of SCADA, DMS, OMS in PoA.
• Detailed understanding of PoA architecture and its components.
• Knowledge of writing PL or SQL, Shell, PFL, and Perl scripts.
• Working experience with deployment of PoA systems in Power Utilities.
• Previous experience with system integration, working on multi‑discipline projects.
• Work experience with different modules in PoA such as Group Tele Control, Automation, system tracing, Symbol Design, and Alarm Configurations.
• Experience in integrating PoA with OT applications like AMI, WFM, PI Historian and other corporate application systems.
• Capable of providing guidance in defining solution architecture considering integration of PoA with external systems.
• Knowledge of PoA cartography for network build.
• Good level of understanding of Windows and Linux server.
• Experience with IT and OT, and security standards (e.g., NERC CIP).
• Previous expertise in developing test plan, cases, acceptance and transition.
• Knowledge of and a working familiarity with current standards, and regulations governing power systems.
• Solid understanding of electric utility distribution planning, engineering and operations.
• Understanding of electricity generation, distributed generation, energy storage, and the controls associated with each.
• Utilize specialized utility system design and planning knowledge to produce moderately complex work products and solutions across engagements or multiple phases of a more complex engagement.
• Assess effectiveness of client’s use of tools, applications, processes to adapt to new OT applications for solution areas such as DERMS/DRMS/ADMS/OMS/SCADA.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

Additional diversity and inclusion initiatives include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion, health & wellness initiatives, and sports events. We also sponsor the London Marathon.

Next Steps

Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, the application is considered unsuccessful.

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