Systems Analyst, SCADA/EMS

Summary

This position will develop and manage Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management Systems (SCADA/EMS) consistent with Chugach requirements in support of system operations. Additionally, this position will adapt hardware and software packages to Chugach’s needs by developing, updating, and enhancing databases and applications for automated generation control, power forecasting, scheduling, energy accounting, on-line load flow, and automated control programs.

Essential Functions

1. Examine, evaluate, develop and modify SCADA/EMS system applications, databases, and infrastructure in support of Generation, Transmission, and Distribution operations
2. Coordinate technical support with other departments.
3. Develop project plans and specifications consistent with requirements for upgrades and new SCADA/EMS requirements
4. Plan, install, and maintain software packages and associated computer and networking infrastructure
5. Coordinate with engineers and technicians on SCADA/EMS requirements for assigned distribution, transmission, and generation projects.
6. Develop training programs to instruct Power Dispatchers on newly installed software systems.
7. Maintain an ongoing SCADA/EMS Cyber Security Program.
8. Create and maintain all required SCADA/EMS documentation.
9. Create and maintain operator procedures pertaining to software products.
10. Maintain library of software packages, documentation, network diagrams, and configuration files for the SCADA/EMS.
11. Coordinate testing and perform commissioning of new SCADA installations and maintenance of existing installations.
12. Perform required SCADA/EMS server, workstation, network, and security administration tasks
13. Maintain data historian and interfaces for end users
14. Maintain SCADA/EMS datalinks with other utilities
15. Maintain and track system availability consistent with high availability requirements
16. Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Manager, SCADA/EMS: Report to receive direction, guidance and decisions from.

• SCADA/EMS Staff: Confer with, give and receive information.

• Other Chugach Departments: Confer with, give and receive information 

• Manager Power Control: Receive direction from regarding SCADA/EMS functional requirements. 

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives

• Vendors/Contractors: Work with SCADA/EMS software vendors and contractors when installing, modifying, or maintaining system.

• Alaska Energy Authority Intertie Committee: Provide software support for Chugach to interface with other electric utilities.

• Other electric utilities: Coordinate with user groups to develop common intertie software.

Competencies

1. Knowledge of software development, testing, and maintenance, and its application to power system operation for an electrical utility

2. Server, network, application and database administration skills

3. Awareness of the continual changes in SCADA/EMS and computer technology.

4. Knowledge of hardware functions and operation, and an understanding of the interface requirements of software/hardware, application software, databases, and operating systems.

5. Ability to analyze SCADA/EMS operational trends and make recommendations for improvements.

6. Knowledge in areas of planning and control. Ability to apply project management techniques.

7. Knowledge of cyber security requirements and their application in an electrical utility environment.

8. Familiarity with the network segmentation principles and the ability to configure firewalls, manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and implement other security protocols to protect the network from unauthorized access.

9. Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing. 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment 

Work is performed in a standard office environment. This position has on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis. Occasional travel required. Occasional local visits to switchyards, power plants, and vendor training sites.

Company Description

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