EMS Application Design Specialist I - Portland, Oregon - #113095

PacifiCorp; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated EMS Application Design Specialist to support critical electric systems. This role involves technical analysis, system configuration, and collaboration with multiple teams to ensure the smooth operation of EMS, SCADA, DMS, and OMS systems. You will play a key part in enhancing operational efficiency and reliability while providing 24/7 support. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values customer service excellence, sustainability, and diversity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and data configuration essential.

Responsibilities

• Support EMS, SCADA, DMS, and OMS systems with technical analysis.
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve system issues and implement upgrades.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

Data configuration

Problem-solving

Client relationship management

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

CAD software

Job description

PacifiCorp is looking for EMS Application Design Specialist I - Portland, Oregon - #113095 in Lake Oswego, OR.
This local job opportunity with ID 3037450427 is live since 2025-01-16 13:46:38.
EMS Application Design Specialist I - Portland, Oregon - #113095
Date: Jan 14, 2025
Location: Portland, OR, US, 97216
Company: PacifiCorp

Join Our Team!

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Provides system support to the bulk electric, sub-transmission and distribution organizations. Supports the Energy Management System (EMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA), Distribution Management System (DMS) and Outage Management System (OMS). Presents analysis and recommendations to management and implements selected alternative. Performs technical analysis, system and alarm configurations and business requirement analysis. Resolves systems support issues. Work with multiple business units, application vendors and IT on implementing upgrades and problem resolutions for various systems. Supports the environments on a 24/7 on call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Render HMI displays using CAD software and link to operational points in real-time database.
• Collaborate with project managers, operators, field technicians, system analysts and SCADA engineers.
• Perform EMS/DMS/OMS configuration, data preparation and system mapping. Work closely with IT, bulk electric, sub-transmission and distribution operators, outage coordinators other SCADA design specialists in this process.
• Perform SCADA point commissioning prior to placing an electrical facility into service.
• Research and resolve SCADA, outage and mapping issues which prevent safe, reliable, and compliant operations of OMS and SCADA systems.
• Configure and manage SCADA/OMS alarms, real-time calculations, and other parameters to provide dependable operability and situational awareness to grid and region operations.
• Translate bulk electric, sub-transmission and distribution operations business requirements into program specifications or data configurations to develop automated business functions.
• Provide system support to the clients of the EMS/SCADA/DMS/OMS systems.
• Fulfill inter-application and intra-company data exchange requirements of bulk electric, sub-transmission and distribution systems.
• Test databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
• Participate in multiple applications’ development projects and initiatives.
• Resolve data conflicts and data usage and solve highly complex problems.
• Develop and maintain high-level processes and operating procedures for system support activities.
• Provide training of the various applications to the end users.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support on weekly rotation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering or related degree; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of SCADA front-end processors and interface between SCADA master and Remote Terminal Units (RTU).
• Knowledge of DMS/OMS processes and EMS/SCADA interfaces.
• Ability to translate operational requirements and visualization of the electrical network into an appropriate database/mapping/display configuration.
• Ability to identify an issue’s root-cause and implement resolutions of data configuration, policies or procedures.
• Basic knowledge of transmission/distribution electrical operations’ switching procedures.
• Ability to build relationships with clients in diverse organizations and at various levels.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite of tools including MS Access.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, model and present information.
• Knowledge of industry symbol standards.