IT/OT Power Systems SME

ICS Power Systems SME

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated IT/OT professional to join our Power Systems technology team in the Houston, TX area. This person will serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting generation management and industrial control system technologies.

Ideal candidate will bring a combination of power-generation knowledge, real-time operational systems experience, IT/OT integration expertise, and hands-on experience supporting Generation Management Systems (GMS).

 Key Responsibilities

·         Provide technical ownership for architecture, configuration, deployment, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of Generation Management System (GMS) platforms.

·         Translate operational and business requirements into reliable, scalable, and maintainable power-system technology solutions.

·         Support generation scheduling, unit commitment, dispatch, optimization, and related operational processes across a range of generation assets.

·         Design and maintain integrations between GMS and surrounding operational platforms, including SCADA, EMS, DMS, market applications, historians, and enterprise systems.

·         Ensure accurate and reliable movement of operational data across OT and IT environments.

·         Analyze system performance, identify technical or operational improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that improve availability, efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

·         Partner closely with power operations, engineering, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and other technical stakeholders to maintain secure and highly available systems.

·         Plan and execute system upgrades, software releases, migrations, patches, hotfixes, and associated testing with appropriate attention to operational continuity.

·         Investigate complex system issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and develop corrective and preventive actions.

·         Act as a technical escalation point for significant incidents and operational issues involving GMS and related control-system technologies.

·         Support the development and maintenance of system architectures, technical standards, procedures, operational documentation, and troubleshooting guides.

·         Identify opportunities to strengthen the cybersecurity and resilience of operational technology environments and assist with implementation of appropriate controls.

·         Lead or contribute to power-system technology initiatives, including modernization programs, new implementations, system enhancements, and enterprise integration projects.

·         Improve data-management capabilities between operational automation platforms and enterprise applications to support analytics, reporting, and operational decision-making.

·         Help establish effective data and integration practices across IT and OT environments.

·         Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to operations and technology teams.

 Required Qualifications

·         Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems, Information Technology, or a comparable technical discipline.

·         At least 3 years of hands-on experience working with Generation Management Systems or closely related power-system applications.

·         Practical understanding of electric power-generation operations, with experience involving one or more of the following: conventional/thermal generation, renewable assets, or cogeneration.

·         Experience working with real-time operational technology and environments where IT and OT systems intersect.

·         Understanding of system interfaces, integration methods, data flows, and technologies such as APIs, OPC, and messaging platforms.

·         Working knowledge of ICCP and its application in exchanging real-time power-system information.

·         Understanding of IT networking concepts and their application within operational environments.

·         Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

·         Experience with at least one software programming or scripting language.

·         Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

·         Familiarity with project management principles and technology implementation methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems, Information Technology, or another relevant technical discipline.

·         Experience with AspenTech energy-management technologies, including EMS, SCADA, GMS, or related platforms.

·         Knowledge of electricity markets, generation scheduling processes, and applicable industry or regulatory requirements.

·         Experience applying cybersecurity principles within industrial or operational technology environments.

·         Background supporting highly available or 24/7 operational technology systems.

·         Familiarity with DCS, BPCS, and OPC-based industrial communications.

·         Experience working on complex system implementations, upgrades, integrations, or modernization initiatives within the power industry.