Utility Project Manager, IT

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

• 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 particularly as it relates to OMS-related projects, customer communications, and operational activities.


• Contribute to the client’s upcoming database and operating system (OS) server upgrades.


• Outage Management System (OMS) configuration, testing and other hands‑on support.


• Provide high-tier technical support during active outage events, including nights and weekends during severe weather or system emergencies.


• Must support on-call duty support rotation shared with existing team.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field


• 3–5 years of IT experience, specifically supporting operational technology (OT) or utility software environments.


• Experience performing data analysis.


• Maintenance experience with back office support of the CGI Outage Management System application at an Electrical Utility or similar.


• Strong proficiency in OpenGrid Network, formerly known as Pragma UP/Pragma LINE, SQL database, python, windows server maintenance and operational support.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Outage Management System (OMS) configuration and support, with strong skills in SQL database management and Python scripting. Proven ability to collaborate with IT teams and provide high-tier technical support during critical outage events.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Outage Management System (OMS) Configuration


• SQL Database Management


• Python Scripting


• OpenGrid Network


• Operational Technology (OT) Support

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• SQL


• Python


• Shell Scripting


• Data Analysis


• Windows Server Maintenance


• Configuration Management


• Technical Documentation


• System Testing


• Operational Support


• Back Office Support

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication


• Written Communication

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Utility


• Operational Technology


• IT Experience


• Client Support


• System Upgrades

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word


• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft PowerPoint


• CGI Outage Management System