Zenith Services - New York, NY

posted 4 months ago

Full-time
New York, NY
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Energy Systems Support Analyst specializes in analyzing, designing, and implementing information systems that are crucial for the effective management of energy resources. This role involves assessing the suitability of these information systems in terms of their intended outcomes and working closely with end users, software vendors, and programmers to achieve these outcomes. The analyst will utilize various analysis and design techniques to solve business problems through the application of information technology. As a change agent, the analyst will identify necessary organizational improvements, design systems to implement these changes, and train and motivate others to effectively use the systems. A significant part of the role includes the support and maintenance of the 24x7 Energy Management Systems (EMS) at two control centers. This includes timely updates of the state estimator, conducting contingency analysis, managing power flow, and ensuring the correct modeling of applicable electric system changes. The analyst will also be responsible for supporting various displays and database environments, providing operations support, troubleshooting issues, conducting integration testing, and delivering user training. The position requires a proactive approach to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the EMS application, which is critical for real-time operations.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, and implement information systems for energy management.
  • Assess the suitability of information systems and liaise with end users, software vendors, and programmers.
  • Support and maintain the 24x7 Energy Management Systems (EMS) at two control centers.
  • Update and monitor the reliability of the EMS application.
  • Conduct power system modeling, state estimator updates, contingency analysis, and power flow analysis.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve EMS system issues effectively.
  • Lead technical evaluations of contractor software application proposals.
  • Configure and test custom EMS enhancements and support new EMS releases.
  • Plan, organize, and run meetings, and give presentations to management.
  • Develop user documentation for diverse backgrounds and skills.

Requirements

  • Experience in updating, monitoring, and maintaining the Energy Management System (EMS) application.
  • Proficiency in power system modeling, state estimator, contingency analysis, and power flow analysis.
  • Intermediate experience with Linux OS commands.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for EMS system issues.
  • Ability to lead technical evaluations of software proposals.
  • Experience in configuring and testing EMS enhancements.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with PSS/E suite and OSI Plant Information System.
  • Real-time support of critical systems in a regulated cybersecurity environment.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and software design.
  • Experience in programming and relational database management.
  • Knowledge of real-time operators display support and scripting.
  • Project management or Team Lead experience, especially with SCADA systems like GE XA21/Reliance.
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