GMS Systems Analyst

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and support EMS systems through various upgrade and testing cycles.
• Integrate EMS applications, perform monitoring, and conduct routine maintenance.
• Conduct structured and unstructured testing, logging defects in tracking tools.
• Collaborate with business leads, project managers, EMS vendors, and development teams to reproduce and resolve defects.
• Assist GMS Applications Engineering with implementing fixes and releases across testing environments.
• Coordinate database updates and upgrades for EMS environments.
• Support Operations Engineers, Market Operations, and business units during EMS acceptance testing.
• Prepare and review technical documentation to support EMS use and administration.
• Perform code builds, patch implementations, and system migrations.
• Respond to system failures and operator inquiries on a 24/7 basis.
• Conduct emergency recovery, troubleshooting, and repairs for EMS systems, applications, and interfaces.
• Maintain real-time data collection and ensure EMS system effectiveness.
• Proactively identify and resolve design and operational issues.
• Participate in EMS Disaster Recovery Drills and test/certify changes to production and test environments.
• Evaluate the impact of system modifications and maintenance on grid operations.

Skills:

• System Administration:
• 5+ years on Linux and Windows operating systems
• Administration and maintenance of RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server)
• Experience with EMS systems (GE EMS Suite preferred; other EMS vendors like Hitachi, ABB, Siemens, OSI, GE PowerOn Reliance acceptable)
• Energy Systems & Protocols:
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and ICCP (Inter-Control Center Communication Protocol)
• Knowledge of EMS applications and grid operations
• Testing & Troubleshooting:
• Structured/unstructured testing and defect tracking
• Emergency recovery and system troubleshooting
• Code builds, patching, and system migrations
• Collaboration & Documentation:
• Work effectively with operations, business, and vendor teams
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation

Education/Experience:

• High School