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PSEG EMS Senior Technical Specialist in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Requisition : 78566
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
Salary Range : $ 88,400 - $ 140,000
Incentive : PIP 10%
Work Location Category : Hybrid
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The Energy Management System (EMS) is a collection of specialized Electric Utility computer systems used by the Electric System Operations Center (ESOC) for the monitoring and control of PSE&G’s Bulk Electric System (BES). There are two EMS control centers within PSE&G, the Primary control center located in Newark and the Disaster Recovery center (DR) located in Edison.
This position is within the System Reliability (SR) group which primarily responsible for maintaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and EMS systems for Electric Transmission. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in maintaining the EMS and SCADA Systems. This includes troubleshooting and commissioning of SCADA and EMS components and field equipment such as Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and Intelligent Electronic Equipment (IEDs) and other EMS ancillary systems. In addition, to provide technical support and assistance to ESOC on a 24x7 basis.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct analyses for EMS, SCADA and communication related issues:
Look to EMS/SCADA log files, follow through any errors
Assist with communication issues working with IT and/or Laboratory Testing Services (LTS) group to resolve issues
Follow through with assigned Mantis tickets
Assist through any fiber-optic issues
Assist with issues concerning operator consoles, phone system, satellite clock
Assist with Disaster Recover (DR) site located in Edison training center
Assist with weekly, monthly and annual NERC CIP activities:
Assist with EMS patches, system antivirus examine user access logs
Assist with preparation and application of annual NERC CIP updates
Assist with NERC CIP audit preparation
Mentor and assist in training new and more junior members of SR
Support ESOC operations, monitoring EMS system performance and basic maintenance activities
Assist with various SR projects in support of ESOC and strategic goals
Interact with vendors to resolve EMS related issues
Assist with preparing and validating reports for analysis
Job Specific Qualifications
Required
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics
4 or more years prior work experience demonstrating EMS/SCADA analytical abilities
Relevant and verifiable experience with Electric Transmission, Distribution or Generation
Experience working in a 24x7 operations environment
Understanding and working knowledge of real-time EMS/SCADA systems
Desired:
Prior work experience with EMS/SCADA systems
Prior work experience with Linux systems
Prior work experience with real-time control systems
Minimum Years of Experience
4 years of experience
Education
Bachelors
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