PPL Corporation · 10 hours ago
Energy Mgmt Sys Admin Lead
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPPL Corporation is one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, committed to creating sustainable value for millions of customers. The Energy Management System Administrator Lead will independently lead and manage technology systems for critical energy management applications, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while overseeing a team responsible for high-availability systems.
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Responsibilities
Lead, direct and/or assist with organizing and prioritizing work group activities, assigning and/or scheduling work duties to meet required completion dates
This position assumes a technical leadership role where the administrator will lead the technical training and coaching of team members on new technology/processes/procedures
Develop leadership skills and coordinate technical training aspects for self and group members
Work with other departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups or committees to achieve goals and objectives of the department and company
Assist in the development of changes in methods or processes in assigned area of responsibility and make recommendations for implementation
Translate operational needs of control centers into technical requirements for supported applications
Optimizes operation of EMS and associated computer systems through continuous monitoring of performance characteristics, performing or coordinating database updates, and identifying and correcting areas of deteriorating application performance
Keeps current with all technical aspects of the transmission and distribution systems and their technological advancements, including those supporting computerized data associated with the EMS through constant study, personal development, and vendor engagement
The administrator will be part of the EMS team and will work in conjunction with other members including Critical Infrastructure Protection focused groups to provide planning, configuration, growth, backup/recovery and system performance
Leads EMS technology evaluation, planning, analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of the organization's server-class databases
Provides in-house technical expertise, evaluations, and recommendations requiring expert knowledge of the Bulk Electric System grid and associated, databases, calculations, monitoring, and controls technology
Troubleshoots and resolves highly complex system problems for multi-user, high availability, mission critical, EMS systems
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
Oversee EMS admin contractors and consultants
Evaluates and recommends 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
Research and analyze technical and/or business plans, designs, proposals, projects or strategies; provide results and/or recommendations in support of department objectives
Review, revise and communicate procedures in support of administrative and technical improvement initiatives. Responsible for the application of organizational policies
This position has expert 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. Leads installation and maintenance of EMS system software
Interfaces directly with vendors and service providers for the EMS system, in support of technology and business needs
Establish a high-level understanding of where operational applications fit into the overall IT and power system architecture
Assist in investigations related to operational incidents and system failures/deficiencies
Perform special tasks, initiatives, or projects assigned by manager
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis is required
10+ years of experience in increasingly responsible professional experience in a 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 with GE AEMS or ADMS
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
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
Incumbent must effectively deal with the rapid technological, compliance, and business change while maintaining enthusiasm and displaying sound professional judgment and common sense
Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, internal compliance processes, and the Bulk Electric System are desirable for this position
Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance are desirable
Company
PPL Corporation
PPL Corporation’s family of companies provide electricity and natural gas to power our customers’ lives.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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
Recent News
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