Job Posting End Date
07-29-2025
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Job Summary
TOPS SCADA, Provide technical support for computer Distribution Management Systems (DMS) or Energy Management Systems (EMS) or Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and other technical infrastructure used in Distribution/Transmission Operations centers. Position requires a high degree of adaptability, and a focus on meeting customer needs and continuous improvement in the systems supported., Protection and Control SCADA, Provide some technical support Assist Protection and Control Engineering (PCE) SCADA Standards and Production activities related to Distribution or AEP Transmission. Assist in areas of standards development, scoping, RTU setting creation, and implementation troubleshooting. A high ability to organize and coordinate customer needs will be required.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
TOPS SCADA 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.
Maintain reliable operations of the DMS/EMS and SCADA systems Improve and make recommendations to improve the quality and reliability of DMS/EMS and SCADA data and related services Maintain real-time data interfaces Develop/improve/implement DMS/EMS and SCADA tools and software
Keep DMS/EMS and SCADA tools up-to-date with current technologiesBuild and maintain custom DMS/EMS and SCADA on-line displays Perform modeling, check-out and commissioning of Remote Terminal Units Build and maintain DMS/ EMS and SCADA models Define and make recommendation to implement internal DMS/EMS and SCADA standards
Define and implement Human Performance Initiative rules and Key Performance Indicators around SCADA processes Protection and Control SCADA Able to scope small / medium SCADA projects with limited supervision and able to provide detailed feedback on scoping questions to Distribution/ PCE / Telecom
Able to identify issues with processes and tools and provide possible solutions and provide input to more seasoned personnel. Able to complete complex RPA with both new and legacy aspects.
Completes RPA with limited supervision. Able to complete complex RTU configuration with both new and legacy aspects. Completes configuration with limited supervision. Beginning to expand communication technology competency to include legacy applications (Async, Sync, AEP, etc) Able to support stakeholders with common SCADA related issues.
Able to complete alarm and basic I/O 2411 settings for both greenfield and brownfield projects with limited supervision. Implements standards in appropriate measures with limited guidance from higher-level team members.
Assists higher level team members with overall SCADA compliance items.
What We're Looking For:
Education: Associates Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related Technical field or higher from an accredited college/university or high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience.
Experience: Four (4) years DMS/EMS/SCADA experience with Associates Degree and Six (6) years of experience with a high school diploma. Individuals with a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of DMS/EMS/SCADA experience may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.In addition to theDMS/EMS/SCADA experience noted above.
Detailed knowledge is required in two of the following areas: Application development Operating System support Computer system administration Database technologies and support Distribution - can use this job family, need to update language in actual posting to reflect DMS and Distribution and remove EMS and transmission references Education (job posting update) - Associates degree or high school diploma and two years equivalent technical, utility or military experience Experience - same as above.
Other Must Haves:
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.
Where You'll Work:
On-Site in New Albany, OH, Roanoke, VA, Shreveport LA, or Corpus Christi TX, Location
What You'll Get:
SCADA Analyst- SG6 $72,380-$90,000
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) year DMS/EMS/SCADA experience with Associates Degree and 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 **Distribution - can use this job family, need to update language in actual posting to reflect DMS and Distribution and remove EMS and transmission references
SCADA Analyst- SG7 $85,081-106,000
Education: Associates Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related Technical field or higher from an accredited college/university or high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience.
Experience: Four (4) years DMS/EMS/SCADA experience with Associates Degree and Six (6) years of experience with a high school diploma. Individuals with a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of DMS/EMS/SCADA experience may be considered for entry into the organization at this level. In addition to theDMS/EMS/SCADA experience noted above.
Detailed knowledge is required in two of the following areas: Application development Operating System support Computer system administration Database technologies and support Distribution - can use this job family, need to update language in actual posting to reflect DMS and Distribution and remove EMS and transmission references Education (job posting update) - Associates degree or high school diploma and two years equivalent technical, utility or military experience Experience - same as above.
SCADA Analyst- SG8 $96,110-121,000
Education requirements are listed below:Associates Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related Technical field or higher from an accredited college/universityor high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience.
Work Experience requirement listed below:Six (6) years EMS/SCADA experience with Associates Degree or eight (8) years of experience with a high school diploma.Individuals with a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of EMS/SCADA experience may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
In addition to the EMS/SCADA experience noted above, detailed knowledge is required in three other pertinent areas below: Application developmentOperating System support
Computer system administrationDatabase technologies and support**Distribution - can use this job family, need to update language in actual posting to reflect DMS and Distribution and remove EMS and transmission references
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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