IT/OT Power Control Systems SME

VC5 Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VC5 Consulting is seeking an experienced engineer to architect, design, and implement AspenTech generation management systems in Houston. You will lead scheduling, dispatch, and unit commitment to improve efficiency while driving integrations with adjacent platforms for seamless data flow.

Join a collaborative team, mentor others, and influence reliability and performance across power generation operations. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in generation management systems and OT/IT experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, CS, Power Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with generation management systems (GMS).
• Experience with real-time operational systems and OT/IT environments.
• Familiarity with APIs and OPC interfaces.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement AspenTech generation management systems while ensuring their optimal performance.
• Lead and support generation scheduling, dispatch, unit commitment, and performance optimization to enhance operational efficiency.
• Drive system integrations between generation management systems and adjacent platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality.
• Perform advanced system performance analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical support to teams, fostering knowledge transfer and operational excellence.

Skills

GMS experience

Real-time ops

OT/IT environments

APIs/OPC interfaces

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

AspenTech GMS

Job description

This role sits within a dynamic IT Power System group, where you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing generation management systems. You will collaborate closely with operations, engineering, IT, and cybersecurity teams to enhance system performance and drive efficiency. This position offers the chance to lead critical system integrations and mentor teams, making a significant impact on power generation operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and implement AspenTech generation management systems while ensuring their optimal performance.
• Lead and support generation scheduling, dispatch, unit commitment, and performance optimization to enhance operational efficiency.
• Drive system integrations between generation management systems and adjacent platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality.
• Perform advanced system performance analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
• Mentor and provide technical support to teams, fostering knowledge transfer and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with generation management systems (GMS), demonstrating a strong understanding of power generation operations.
• Experience with real-time operational systems and knowledge of OT/IT environments.
• Familiarity with system integration standards, data flows, and interfaces such as APIs and OPC.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Location: Houston, TX 77046

This is a unique opportunity to lead critical system integrations and enhancements in a collaborative environment, driving efficiency and reliability in power system operations.