ADMS Operations Readiness Lead

Position Summary

PPL is seeking one experienced ADMS Operations Readiness Led to support the Kentucky ADMS Go-Live (target August 2026). The engagement will focus on ensuring a smooth transition from project implementation to steady-state operations, with emphasis on knowledge transfer, documentation, operational readiness, vendor coordination, and real-time operational support.

The ideal candidate should bring hands-on experience across ADMS, DMS, SCADA, EMS, and Habitat applications, with a strong understanding of utility operations, power system integration, configuration, product testing, real-time data flow, and operational support processes. Experience supporting large utility upgrade programs, including SCADA/DMS product testing, go-live readiness, defect resolution, and post-go-live stabilization, will be highly valuable for this role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Knowledge Transfer

Ø Embed with project teams, internal stakeholders, vendors, and system integrators to understand ADMS operational aspects and prepare for transition into steady-state support.

Ø Capture ADMS workflows, operational procedures, known issues, system dependencies, and support considerations from implementation teams.

Ø Translate project knowledge into support-ready procedures, runbooks, playbooks, and operational handoff materials.

Ø Support knowledge transfer across operations, support, testing, and vendor teams to ensure Day 1 readiness and long-term operational sustainability.

2. Documentation

Ø Document key operational procedures related to SCADA/DMS/ADMS support, including configuration, issue resolution, and validation processes,

SCADA/DMS product testing, EMS support, system utilization, onboarding training, and EMS project programming based on one-line diagrams.

Ø Develop and maintain Operational runbooks (startup, shutdown, recovery, failover)

Ø Support playbooks (incident triage, escalation paths, troubleshooting)

Ø System documentation (architecture, integrations, dependencies)

3. Operational Readiness & Gap Closure

Ø Assess readiness for Day 1 and steady state operations.

Ø Identify gaps in monitoring, alerting, documentation, and ownership.

Ø Maintain a prioritized gap log with recommendations and status.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with GE ADMS / GE Vernova systems

· Utility operations or control room support background

· Prior experience supporting production issues across multiple vendors or implementation partners.

· Familiarity with structured defect reporting, escalation processes, and operational support documentation

Engagement Details

· Start Date: Target June/July 2026

· Duration: 1 year

· Schedule: Full-time preferred, with flexibility during go-live support periods

· Location: Hybrid / Remote with availability for critical support events