EMS Application Design Specialist I, II or III - Portland, Oregon - #113214

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General Purpose

Provides system support to the bulk electric, sub-transmission and distribution organizations. Supports the Energy Management System (EMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA), Distribution Management System (DMS) and Outage Management System (OMS). Presents analysis and recommendations to management and implements selected alternative.  Performs technical analysis, system and alarm configurations and business requirement analysis.  Resolves systems support issues. Work with multiple business units, application vendors and IT on implementing upgrades and problem resolutions for various systems. Supports the environments on a 24/7 on call rotation.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the EMS Application Design I are: Under general direction

• Render HMI displays using CAD software and link to operational points in real-time database
• Collaborate with project managers, operators, field technicians, system analysts and SCADA engineers.
• Perform EMS/DMS/OMS configuration, data preparation and system mapping. Work closely with IT, bulk electric, sub-transmission and distribution operators, outage coordinators other SCADA design specialists in this process.
• Perform SCADA point commissioning prior to placing an electrical facility into service.
• Research and resolve SCADA, outage and mapping issues which prevent safe, reliable, and compliant operations of OMS and SCADA systems.
• Configure and manage SCADA/OMS alarms, real-time calculations, and other parameters to provide dependable operability and situational awareness to grid and region operations.
• Translate bulk electric, sub-transmission and distribution operations business requirements into program specifications or data configurations to develop automated business functions. 
• Provide system support to the clients of the EMS/SCADA/DMS/OMS systems.
• Fulfill inter-application and intra-company data exchange requirements of bulk electric, sub-transmission and distribution systems.
• Test databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.  
• Participate in multiple applications’ development projects and initiatives.
• Resolve data conflicts and data usage and solve highly complex problems.
• Develop and maintain high-level processes and operating procedures for system support activities.
• Provide training of the various applications to the end users.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support on weekly rotation.

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In addition to EMS Applications Design Specialist I, the responsibilities of the EMS Applications Design Specialist II are:

• Fulfill internal and intra-company data exchange requirements for operations, including data exchange with adjacent utilities, reliability coordinator, market operator, Western Power Pool (WPP) while following WECC/NERC requirements.
• Participate in multiple applications’ development projects and initiatives encompassing grid and distribution transformation and modernization.
• Support the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and EMS ISO27001/27019 certification.

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In addition to EMS Applications Design Specialist I and II, the responsibilities of the, EMS Applications Design Specialist III are:

•  Perform SCADA configuration, data preparation and commissioning for implementation of an electrical facility/project for operational service.
• Collaborate with project managers, operators, field technicians, system analysts and SCADA engineers.
• Research and resolve SCADA, outage and mapping issues which prevent safe, reliable, and compliant operations of OMS and SCADA systems.
• Research and resolve Automatic Generation Control (AGC) and Advanced Application system issues. 
• Configure and manage SCADA/OMS alarms, real-time calculations, and other parameters to provide dependable operability and situational awareness to grid and region operations.
• Lead efforts to translate operational business requirements into program specifications and data configurations to automate business functions. 
• Provide system support to the clients of the EMS/SCADA/DMS/OMS systems.
• Fulfill internal and intra-company data exchange requirements for operations, including data exchange with adjacent utilities, reliability coordinator, market operator, Western Power Pool (WPP) while following WECC/NERC requirements.
• Participate in multiple applications’ development projects and initiatives encompassing grid and distribution transformation and modernization.
• Resolve complex data variances and application usage issues. 
• Test databases, correct errors, and make real-time modifications.
• Develop and maintain high-level policies, processes and procedures for system support activities.
• Support the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and EMS ISO27001/27019 certification.
• Provide oversight, training and mentoring for lower-level EMS Application Design Specialists and end users.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support on weekly rotation.
• Travel may be required as necessary to meet department objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

The Requirements of the EMS Application Design Specialist I:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering or related degree; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of SCADA front-end processors and interface between SCADA master and Remote Terminal Units (RTU).
• Knowledge of DMS/OMS processes and EMS/SCADA interfaces.
• Ability to translate operational requirements and visualization of the electrical network into an appropriate database/mapping/display configuration.
• Ability to identify an issue’s root-cause and implement resolutions of data configuration, policies or procedures.
• Basic knowledge of transmission/distribution electrical operations’ switching procedures.
• Ability to build relationships with clients in diverse organizations and at various levels.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite of tools including MS Access.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, model and present information.
• Knowledge of industry symbol standards.

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In addition to EMS Applications Design Specialist I, the requirements of the EMS Applications Design Specialist II are:

• A minimum of three years’ experience working with EMS/SCADA/DMS/OMS systems.
• Ability to identify an issue’s root-cause and implement resolutions of data configuration, policies or procedures.
• Knowledge of data gathering, analysis, forecasting, and modeling techniques.

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In addition to EMS Applications Design Specialist I and II, the requirements of the EMS Applications Design Specialist III are:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working with EMS/SCADA/DMS/OMS systems.

Preferences

• Experience working with EMS/SCADA/DMS/OMS systems
• Basic Understanding of software development cycle, and of quality control in software development.
• Experience with Open Systems International (OSI) EMS/SCADA Systems
• Ability to build relationship with clients in diverse organizations and at various levels.
• Knowledge of data gathering, analysis, forecasting, and modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of Energy Scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of Outage Management systems.
• Knowledge of North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) CIPS standards; FERC standard of conduct.
• For the EMS Application Design Specialist III, preference is given to anyone who has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a Power System focus

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113214 
Company Code: PacifiCorp  
Primary Location: Portland, Oregon
Department: Power Delivery 
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $78,500 - $146,400 annually
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12% - 15% of salary. 

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.