Data Modeler (Hybrid)

Data Modeler (Hybrid)

Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Data Modeler for their Spokane, WA location. This position will provide support to the Energy Management Systems organization in maintaining accurate and up-to-date EMS databases and displays. Energy Management Systems are used by Dispatchers to monitor, control, and optimize the power grid. This position will support the operations and maintenance of EMS Habitat systems hosted on the core Control Center Network and the CCN DMZ. This position will perform EMS Habitat system data modeling, display modeling, database updates, providing customer coordination, facilitating custom software scripts, and maintaining quality documentation. This position will interact cooperatively with: System Dispatchers, Data Systems Hardware including the Network Systems Operations Center, hardware design and maintenance, Power Systems Communications, T&E Maintenance, and Technical Operations, among others.

This Hybrid position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If this opportunity is well-aligned with your experience and goals, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities for Data Modeler:

• Implement changes according to defined timelines in the modeling of Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) data in the SCADAMOM database, substation interconnections in the NETMOM database, and of Inter-Control Center Communications Protocol (ICCP) data in the OAGMOM database. 
• Validate models, including interdependence between the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Network models critical to the safety and reliability of the power grid.
• Develop and maintain user-interface displays in accordance with dispatcher specifications, including one-line diagrams, Intertie Protection Scheme (IPS) and Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) displays and tabular displays. 
• Provide support for the bi-weekly deployment of updated EMS databases and displays to the operational systems, coordinating closely with Dispatchers at both Dittmer Control Center (DCC) and Munro Control Center (MCC) and assist with unscheduled/emergency deployments
• Develop and maintain documentation related to all EMS database and display maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with EMS teams, Dittmer and Munro Dispatch, T&E, the field and other stakeholders to develop modeling and user display standards to promote reliability and consistency.
• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements.

Requirements/Qualifications for Data Modeler:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/Information Technology or a closely-related technical discipline is preferred.
• 1 year of experience is required with an applicable Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3 years of experience is required with an applicable Associate’s Degree.
• 5 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
•  Experience should include working with logical data models, not just physical/DBA experience.
•  1 year of experience directly supporting the development and maintenance of GE-Alstom e-terraHabitat hierarchical databases and displays, OR
• 2 years of experience directly supporting database modeling in a science/engineering organization.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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