EMS & SCADA Systems Specialist for Grid Reliability

LUMA Energy; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy, Puerto Rico, is seeking a skilled professional to support the configuration, maintenance, and daily operation of EMS/SCADA applications to ensure accurate telemetry and reliable grid performance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 5 years in SCADA/PLC environments and proficiency in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in SCADA /PLC environment or similar functional role.
• Knowledge of SCADA, FEP, ICCP, RTU’s, HMI, PLC’s, Displays and familiarized with protocols such as DNP3, Modbus.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configures and maintains EMS/SCADA interfaces to ensure continuous and accurate telemetry supporting reliable grid operations.
• Updates SCADA points and one‑line diagrams to enable operators to visualize and control real‑time system conditions effectively.
• Prepares and configures environments for device pre‑commissioning to ensure readiness and correct operational parameter assignment.
• Reports and coordinates system anomalies NOC/NSG to resolve issues rapidly and maintain operational stability.
• Supports Operations Centers daily to optimize use of EMS applications and modules for improved operational efficiency.
• Produces and distributes EMS‑related reports to authorized business units to enable informed decision‑making.
• Performs backups, patching, troubleshooting, and recovery activities to maintain EMS system integrity and adherence to change‑control protocols.
• Documents updates, procedures, and configurations to ensure accurate operational records and support team knowledge.
• Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations
• Participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills to contribute to the safe and reliable recovery of services.
• Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

Skills

SCADA

RTU

PLC

HMI

DNP3

Modbus

telemetry

configuration

change control

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

LUMA Energy, Puerto Rico, is seeking a skilled professional to support the configuration, maintenance, and daily operation of EMS/SCADA applications to ensure accurate telemetry and reliable grid performance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 5 years in SCADA/PLC environments and proficiency in Spanish and English.