EMS Application Design Specialist I - Salt Lake City, Utah -

PacifiCorp; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an EMS Application Design Specialist I to join their dynamic team in Salt Lake City. This role involves providing critical system support to various energy management systems, including EMS, SCADA, DMS, and OMS. You will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, translating operational requirements into effective solutions while ensuring the reliability and efficiency of electrical operations. With a commitment to customer service excellence and environmental sustainability, this innovative firm offers a supportive work environment where your contributions can significantly impact the energy sector. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid bereavement leave

Annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of SCADA, EMS, and DMS systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide system support for EMS, SCADA, DMS, and OMS.
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve system issues.
• Perform configuration and data mapping for systems.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Client relationship building

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

CAD software

Job description

EMS Application Design Specialist I - Salt Lake City, Utah

PacifiCorp is looking for an EMS Application Design Specialist I in Salt Lake City, UT.
Date: Jan 14, 2025
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, US, 97216
Company: PacifiCorp
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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

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 alternatives. Performs technical analysis, system and alarm configurations, and business requirement analysis. Resolves systems support issues and works 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.
• Perform SCADA point commissioning prior to placing an electrical facility into service.
• Research and resolve SCADA, outage, and mapping issues.
• Configure and manage SCADA/OMS alarms, real-time calculations, and other parameters.
• Translate operational requirements into program specifications or data configurations.
• Provide system support to the clients of the EMS/SCADA/DMS/OMS systems.
• Fulfill inter-application and intra-company data exchange requirements.
• Test databases, correct errors, and make modifications.
• Participate in multiple applications' development projects and initiatives.
• Resolve data conflicts and solve 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 equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of SCADA front-end processors.
• Knowledge of DMS/OMS processes and EMS/SCADA interfaces.
• Ability to translate operational requirements and visualize the electrical network.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement resolutions.
• Basic knowledge of transmission/distribution electrical operations' switching procedures.
• Ability to build relationships with clients.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite including MS Access.
• Proficient with personal computers for data analysis and presentation.
• Knowledge of industry symbol standards.

Preferences

• Experience with EMS/SCADA/DMS/OMS systems.
• Basic understanding of software development cycle.
• Experience with Open Systems International (OSI) EMS/SCADA Systems.
• Knowledge of data gathering, analysis, forecasting, and modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of Energy Scheduling systems and Outage Management systems.
• Knowledge of NERC CIPS standards; FERC standard of conduct.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113095
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $78,500 - $110,700 annually

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12%.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.