Outage Operations & OMS Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an IT/OT specialist to design, implement, and support grid configurations and OMS-related projects. You will script in Python, manage SQL data requests, and collaborate with IT to maintain infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in OT/utility software, OpenGrid Network expertise, and strong communication skills. On-site role in Santa Ana, CA with on-call rotation during outages.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in CS/IT/EE or related field.
• 3–5 years IT experience supporting OT or utility software environments.
• Experience performing data analysis.
• Maintenance experience with CGI Outage Management System in electrical utility contexts.
• Strong proficiency in OpenGrid Network, SQL, Python; Windows Server maintenance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Designs, administers and monitors grid application software configurations.
• Create and execute shell scripts and/or Python code.
• Collaborates directly with IT team maintaining, improving, and implementing communications, hardware, and software infrastructure.
• Support data requests from SQL databases specific to electrical utility events.
• Writes and reviews documentation to describe configuration processes, logic, and test plans.
• Assist with system logic, processes, and data related to OMS projects, customer communications, and operational activities.
• Contribute to upcoming database and OS server upgrades.
• OMS configuration, testing and hands-on support.
• Provide high-tier technical support during outages, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Associate's degree in CS/IT/EE or related field

Tools

OpenGrid Network

SQL database

Python

Windows Server Maintenance

CGI Outage Management System

Shell Scripting

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an IT/OT specialist to design, implement, and support grid configurations and OMS-related projects. You will script in Python, manage SQL data requests, and collaborate with IT to maintain infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in OT/utility software, OpenGrid Network expertise, and strong communication skills. On-site role in Santa Ana, CA with on-call rotation during outages.