PPL Corporation · 6 hours ago
Energy Mgmt Sys Admin I/II/Sr.
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelPPL Corporation is one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, committed to creating long-term sustainable value for its customers and communities. The Energy Management System Administrator role involves providing technical support and maintenance for the Transmission Energy Management Control Systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering high availability systems.
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Responsibilities
Performs all work activities with professionalism in a manner consistent with an accident-free workplace
System troubleshooting and support of EMS systems and Advanced Applications that provide real-time monitoring and SCADA control of assets. Participates in 24x7x365 support and on-call rotation including holidays. Provides both on-site and remote support, through responsible use of company provided computing, monitoring, alerting, and telephony tools
With direction, assists in EMS technology evaluation and selection processes, ensuring compatibility between client requirements, technical performance, and compliance requirements
With direction, assists with system and application administration for the EMS control system and supporting systems
With direction, performs programming and database activities in a multi-cluster active-active (snap, clone, load) redundant database environment. Has a basic understanding of network, security, operating system, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the EMS control system. Continually develops technology skill sets in applicable technology and security disciplines
Assists with installation and maintenance activities related to EMS system hardware and software. Assists in the development of standard procedures for compliance and security
Assists with performance monitoring, tuning and capacity planning for multi-user, multi-cluster, high availability, and mission critical, Energy Management systems
Stays up to date on Company and departmental procedures for operational and compliance requirements. Consistently applies and follows Company and department operational and compliance processes in delivery of service to client constituents
Assists and supports preparation for both internal and external audit activities of controls and regulatory standards
Meets deadlines for work tasks, documentation, status reports, expense reports, time entry, and other associated work tasks
Effectively communicates with clients, peers, departmental management, and vendors in business matters inclusive of those with technical content. Competent technical and non-technical verbal and written communications
Performs reporting of metrics and key service indicators to management
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Troubleshoots and resolves system problems in a multi-user, high availability, mission critical, Energy Management system and supporting systems. Performs monitoring and management of performance, tuning, capacity, functionality, security, and compliance
Provides client and system support of technology solutions on a 24x7x365 basis, as well as actively participates in an on-call rotation schedule inclusive of all 365 days of the year including holidays. Provides both on-site and remote support, through responsible use of company provided computing, monitoring, alerting, and telephony tools
Evaluates, designs, implements, and documents analysis, drawings, and recommendations for EMS technology initiatives in accordance with business case and investment committee documentation
Performs system and application administration for the EMS Control System, enabling performance, functionality, compliance, and security of control systems
Performs programming and database activities of a routine nature in a multi-cluster active-active (snap, clone, load) redundant database environment. Has a fundamental working knowledge of network, security, operating system, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the EMS control system. Continually develops technology skill sets in applicable technology and security disciplines
Performs installation and maintenance of Energy Management system hardware and software. Provides input for the development and implementation of standard practices for ongoing support and maintenance. Assists in the development of standard procedures for compliance and security
Stays up to date on Company and departmental procedures for operational and compliance requirements. Consistently applies and follows Company and department operational and compliance processes in delivery of service to client constituents
Participates in and supports preparation for both internal and external audit activities of controls and regulatory standards
Possesses working knowledge of various technologies and demonstrates the ability to leverage and appropriately integrate those technologies within the current environment. Balances technology integration alternatives and provides input for solutions with consideration to technical efficiency and effectiveness, performance, reliability, compliance, and costs
Handles quality assurance review of assigned projects. Addresses current project issues and reviews projects for lessons learned with the team
Meets deadlines for work tasks, documentation, status reports, expense reports, time entry, and other associated work tasks with moderate supervision
Effectively communicates with clients, peers, departmental management, and vendors in business matters inclusive of those with technical content. Competent technical and non-technical verbal and written communications
Possesses and continually improves high level people skills that effectively contribute to team functioning and client adoption and support of technology solutions
Performs reporting of metrics and key service indicators to management
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Performs all work activities in a manner consistent with an accident-free workplace
Provides in-house technical expertise, evaluations, and recommendations requiring a working knowledge of the Bulk Electric System grid and associated calculations, monitoring, and controls technology
Independently troubleshoots and resolves complex system problems for multi-user, high availability, mission critical, Energy Management computer systems
Troubleshoots incidents and problems, involving problem determination, analysis, and resolution. Provides client and system support of technology solutions on a 24x7x365 basis, as well as actively participates in an on-call rotation schedule inclusive of all 365 days of the year including holidays. Provides both on-site and remote support, through responsible use of company provided computing, monitoring, alerting, and telephony tools
Guides in EMS technology evaluation and selection processes, ensuring compatibility between client requirements, technical performance, and compliance requirements. Documents analysis and recommendations in accordance with business case and investment committee documentation
Designs, develops, tests, debugs, documents, implements, supports, and maintains complex applications, queries, remote procedure calls, database administration, for system and client requirements. Performs modifications to existing EMS applications and databases to deliver enhancements. Follows the software development lifecycle framework and company procedures to deliver new and modify existing services
Performs programming and database activities in a multi-cluster active-active (snap, clone, load) redundant database environment. Has advanced knowledge of network, security, operating system, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the EMS control system
Installs and maintains Energy Management system hardware and software, and develops other less experienced administrators in performance of these functions. Responsible for developing and implementing standard practices for ongoing support and maintenance, as well as development of standard procedures for compliance and security
Coordinates and defines performance monitoring, tuning and capacity planning metrics for multi-user, multicluster, high-availability, and mission critical, Energy Management systems
Identifies and proposes opportunities to improve processes and work methods. Recommends actions that strengthen internal compliance and operational controls, improves client services and/or support, and enhances departmental work flow and costs
Interfaces directly with vendors and service providers for the Energy Management system, in support of technology and business needs
Tracks and stays up to date on NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and other applicable reliability standards. Recommends new processes and modification of existing processes to meet reliability standards compliance
Stays up to date on Company and departmental procedures for operational and compliance requirements. Consistently applies and follows Company and department operational and compliance processes in delivery of service to client constituents
Works in conjunction with Security Administrators to influence procedures and to ensure that company security and compliance is maintained when deploying new or modifying existing technology systems
Works in conjunction with Security Administrators to develop and execute tested patching, backup and restore practices, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning and testing
Identifies and develops documentation and presentation materials for both internal and external audit activities of controls and regulatory standards
Possesses advanced knowledge of various technologies and demonstrates the ability to leverage and appropriately integrate those technologies within the current environment. Balances technology integration alternatives and recommends solutions with consideration to technical efficiency and effectiveness, performance, reliability, compliance, and costs
Regularly provides direction and training to less experienced Energy Management system administrators. Approaches position with a team attitude. Accepts and extends assistance from/to teammates and business partners. Supports Company, team, and department initiatives and goals
Participates in industry organization activities/forums/training/committees/standards bodies associated with Transmission, EMS, and Regulatory bodies
Independently provides project management for technology projects for EMS. Balances specification, timing, resources and client constraints. Coordinates and/or directs less experienced personnel, or others assigned to projects as necessary
Handles quality assurance review of assigned projects. Identifies and communicates current project issues and reviews projects for lessons learned with the team
Meets deadlines for work tasks, documentation, status reports, expense reports, time entry, and other associated work tasks with minimum supervision
Effectively communicates with clients, peers and departmental management in business matters inclusive of those with technical content. Competent technical and non-technical verbal and written communications
Coordinates financial management accountabilities by gathering, compiling and analyzing appropriate investment and/or expenditure data and preparing schedules and reports. Participates in complex analyses with assistance from more experienced peers or supervision
Prepares, maintains, and protects EMS control system documentation. Identifies and communicates documentation of goals, objectives, applications, systems, processes, compliance, training, procedural, evidentiary, business case, and other associated business documentation
Possesses and continually improves high level interpersonal skills that effectively contribute to team functioning and client adoption and support of technology solutions
Devises or modifies procedures to solve moderately complex problems considering technology capabilities, client behavior, and desired results
Performs reporting of metrics and key service indicators to management
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis
3+ years of professional experience with multi-user, multi-cluster, high-availability, mission critical, computer systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for year basis
5+ years of increasingly responsible technical support of multi-user, multi-cluster, high-availability, mission critical, computer systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required
Preferred
Experience interfacing Transmission Energy Management Systems with Distribution Management Systems
A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, apply conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment
Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance
A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, apply conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment
Strong analytical ability and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and identify corrective actions for moderately complex technical problems
Incumbent must effectively deal with the rapid technological, compliance, and business change while maintaining enthusiasm and displaying sound professional judgment and common sense
Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance are desirable
A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, apply conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment
Assignments involve evaluation, innovation, ingenuity, and responsibility
Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, internal compliance processes, and the Bulk Electric System are desirable for this position
Training and experience in the use of Project Management Methodologies
Experience with object-oriented programming, relational databases, remote procedure calls, .net programming, client and server application deployment, in a Linux/Microsoft operating environment
Incumbent must effectively deal with the rapid technological, compliance, and business change while maintaining enthusiasm and displaying sound professional judgment and common sense
Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance
Company
PPL Corporation
PPL Corporation’s family of companies provide electricity and natural gas to power our customers’ lives.
Founded in 1920
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2024-09-12Grant· $72M
2024-02-02Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Vincent Sorgi
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dean A. Del Vecchio
EVP Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
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