Senior Analyst, SCADA Application Development Generation

AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a talented individual for a role that involves designing, constructing, and ensuring the performance of Clean Energy Generation systems.

The ideal candidate must reside in the Dayton, Ohio area and work onsite five days a week. Responsibilities include configuring critical systems, providing troubleshooting support, and evaluating new products. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and operational technology experience are required.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of operational technology experience.
• Experience with designing and implementation of real-time generation control systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Help configure, install, operate, and maintain critical systems.
• Assist in support of multiple operational technology applications.
• Provide level-2 support and troubleshooting.

Skills

Operational technology experience

Technical understanding of hardware and software

Communication skills

Understanding of Automatic Generation Control (AGC)

C-like scripting familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Monarch Scada software

ETAPro

Job description

Job Overview

This position, under supervision, helps design, construct, and ensure reliable performance for the AES Clean Energy Generation Management, SCADA and other assorted technology systems that monitor and control Clean Energy Generation systems.

The ideal candidate must live in the Dayton, Ohio area. The role requires coming to the office 5-days/week. Relocation is available.

Responsibilities

• Help configure, install, operate, and maintain the most critical systems the company manages, ensuring reliable operation of generation.
• Assist subject matter experts in support of multiple OT applications; these systems operate 24x7.
• Help users apply technology to improve business practices, protect large assets, and improve customer service.
• Provide level‑2 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Interact with co‑workers, vendors, the general public, and representatives of other organizations to obtain and disseminate information, advise on projects, resolve conflicts, set priorities, coordinate activities, complete projects within time and budget constraints, and provide assistance.
• Create diagrams and documentation for as‑is and to‑be OT configurations.
• Help evaluate new products and services from vendors to determine applicability to hardware, software, networks, and other systems.
• Participate as a moderate‑level technical expert in design development, coding, testing, and debugging of new software or significant enhancements to existing software.
• Represent the organization during on‑call rotation.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and solve problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 1 to 5 years of operational technology experience.
• Experience with designing and implementation of real‑time generation control systems.
• Good technical understanding of hardware, software and overall technology.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of Automatic Generation Control (AGC).
• Familiarity with Monarch Scada software in use and design to meet end‑user requirements.
• Familiarity with programming language C‑like scripting.
• Familiarity with ETAPro preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Location and Working Conditions

The role requires the candidate to live in the Dayton, Ohio area and to come to the office 5‑days/week. Relocation is available.

EEO Statement

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences, and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E‑Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization.