Dms/Ems/Scada Analyst Assoc. - Dms/Ems/Scada

Job Summary
The primary functions of the DMS/EMS/SCADA (Associate - Analyst) position include the development, configuration, maintenance and support of Inter Control Center Protocol (ICCP) real-time data applications and systems.
Job Description
This Hybrid position will provide support of systems to SCADA Analysts, Dispatchers, Coordinators, Engineers and other users of the SCADA/ICCP systems. Individual will contribute to the overall success of the EDOPS Operational Technology group.
Essential Job Duties are listed below:

• Fulfill real-time telemetry interfaces for internal & external entities and RTOs. Provide support/guidance or assist in providing support to less qualified Analysts on problem resolution.
• Train lower-level Analysts in specific equipment and software support activities.
• Implements standards in appropriate measures with limited guidance from higher-level team members.
• Maintain reliable operations of the EMS and SCADA systems
• Improve and make recommendations to improve the quality and reliability of EMS and SCADA data and related services.
• Fulfill ICCP and SCADA related NERC, MRO, RE, RF and RTOs compliance requirements.
• Develop/improve/implement ICCP, EMS and SCADA tools and software.
• Keep ICCP, EMS and SCADA tools up to date with current technologies.
• Build and maintain custom ICCP, EMS and SCADA one-line displays Perform modeling, check-out and commissioning of Remote Terminal Units as needed.
• Build and maintain ICCP, SCADA and EMS models as needed.
• Define and make recommendation to implement internal ICCP, SCADA and EMS standards.
• Define and implement Human Performance.
• Initiative rules and Key Performance Indicators around ICCP processes.
• Able to scope small / medium ICCP and SCADA interface projects with limited supervision and able to provide detailed feedback on scoping questions.
• Able to identify issues with processes and tools and provide possible solutions and provide input to more seasoned personnel.
• Ability to document the ICCP interfaces process and to communicate peers.
• Lead training activity as part of advancement for other team and group members under Transmission University (TU) initiative and training center progression training.
• On-call rotation to support real-time telemetry-based applications.
• OSI Monarch and OSI ICCP experience preferred.
• T-SQL and Python Scripting experience preferred.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: DMS/EMS/SCADA Analyst Associate (Grade 05):
Education requirements are listed below:

• Associates Degree or higher from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related Technical field; OR
• high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• No experience necessary with degree or as stated above.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate detailed understanding of operational practices of applicable equipment and software in assigned areas of knowledge.
• Strong skills in communication, issue resolution, organization, and facilitation are essential.
• Solid understanding of the business unit / operating company systems is preferred.
• Experience with SCADA systems required.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem resolution in assigned areas of knowledge.
• Provide after-hours support for the EMS/SCADA systems as needed.
• Learning current technology utilized by AEP and understanding how it applies to SCADA.
• Able to understand basic Protection and Control application and the affect it has on overall SCADA.
• Begins to gain an understanding of what each type of equipment is in the substation with guidance from higher-level team member.

Physical demand level is Sedentary
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: DMS/EMS/SCADA Analyst: (Grade 06):
Education requirements are listed below:

• Associates Degree or higher from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related Technical field; OR
• high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• Two (2) years DMS/EMS/SCADA experience with Associates Degree OR
• four (4) years of experience with a high school diploma.
• Individuals with a Bachelor's Degree with no DMS/EMS/SCADA experience may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

In addition to the DMS/EMS/SCADA experience noted above:

• Detailed knowledge is required in one (1) of the following areas:
• Application development
• Operating System support
• Computer system administration
• Database technologies and support

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrates a more detailed entry level understanding of operational practices of applicable equipment and software in assigned areas of knowledge.
• Strong skills in communication, issue resolution, organization, and facilitation are essential.
• Solid understanding of the business unit / operating company systems is preferred.
• Experience with SCADA systems preferred.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem resolution in assigned areas of knowledge with Senior Level guidance.
• Provide after-hours support for the EMS/SCADA systems as needed.
• Begin to gain an understanding of current technology utilized by AEP and understanding how it applies to SCADA with Senior Level guidance.
• Begin to gain an understanding of basic Protection and Control application and the affect it has on overall SCADA with Senior Level guidance.
• Begins to gain an understanding of what each type of equipment is in the substation with Senior Level guidance.

Physical demand level is Sedentary
*This hybrid position reports on-site three (3) days per week.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-005
Compensation Range:
$60,438.00-75,546.50 USD
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