OSI Monarch EMS Engineer

Title: OSI Monarch EMS Engineer

Location: Remote (Occasional Travel Required)
Duration: 24+ Months

Role Summary

A dedicated technical resource is needed to support the EMS Upgrade initiative and supplement internal project teams. This individual will provide an independent perspective to help ensure the quality of vendor deliverables while contributing recommendations for process improvements and optimization of the OSI Monarch environment.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced OSI Monarch EMS Engineer with 5–10+ years of hands-on experience supporting, upgrading, and maintaining OSI Monarch Energy Management Systems (EMS).

The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in:

• OSI Monarch Test Tools
• EMS interface integrations including ICCP
• CAISO and/or other ISO/RTO market interfaces
• AspenTech service engagements and implementation projects
• Government-owned or public utility environments
• OpenAAR technology or the ability to rapidly become proficient

Occasional onsite travel will be required based on project needs.

Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

Technical Execution of EMS Upgrade

Perform technical activities required to support and execute the OSI Monarch EMS upgrade, including:

• Installation
• Configuration
• Migration
• Testing
• Post-cutover support

Ensure system stability, reliability, and successful deployment.

System Configuration & Development

• Perform or assist with system configuration activities
• Develop and maintain EMS-related functionality
• Support upgrade and enhancement efforts

Troubleshooting & Defect Resolution

• Diagnose technical issues
• Investigate defects
• Remediate problems identified throughout the project lifecycle

Technical Documentation

Prepare and maintain:

• Test plans
• Defect reports
• Configuration documentation
• Process documentation
• Technical implementation records

Onsite Support

Provide onsite support as needed for:

• Installations
• Testing cycles
• Cutovers
• Workshops
• Key project milestones

Customization Upgrades

Support upgrade and validation of custom applications to ensure:

• Compatibility
• Functional integrity
• Seamless integration with the upgraded EMS environment

Leadership Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with:

• Dispatchers
• Engineers
• IT Teams
• Security Teams
• Project Management
• Executive Leadership

Ensure alignment and successful project execution.

Self-Leadership & Initiative

• Operate as a self-starter
• Drive work with minimal supervision
• Maintain accountability for outcomes

Strategic Problem Solving

Provide practical and innovative recommendations to improve EMS utilization and operational efficiency.

Technical Liaison

Serve as the primary technical liaison between the implementation vendor and internal teams by:

• Facilitating communication
• Resolving issues
• Supporting technical decision-making

Knowledge Transfer

Act as the primary point of contact for:

• Knowledge transfer activities
• Documentation reviews
• Operational readiness
• Cross-team coordination

Quality Assurance Responsibilities

Structured Testing

Support testing activities throughout:

• Pre-FAT
• FAT
• SAT
• Additional validation phases

Ensure system stability and correctness following each upgrade iteration.

Comprehensive Test Planning

• Develop detailed test plans
• Execute testing strategies
• Lead testing activities

Quality Management Documentation

Assist in developing and maintaining:

• Quality Management Plans (QMP)
• QA standards
• Testing procedures
• Compliance documentation

Defect Management

• Identify defects
• Categorize issues
• Track remediation efforts
• Validate patches
• Perform regression testing

Testing Execution

• Execute test scenarios
• Validate expected outcomes
• Troubleshoot testing issues

Custom Application Testing

Develop and execute test plans for custom applications impacted by the EMS upgrade.

Reporting & Documentation

• Generate test reports
• Document findings
• Track testing progress

Risk Management

Identify technical risks and provide mitigation recommendations.

Skills & Qualifications

The EMS SME must demonstrate expertise across Technical, Leadership, and Quality Assurance disciplines.

Technical Skills

EMS / SCADA Domain Expertise

• Minimum 5 years SCADA experience required; 10+ years preferred
• Strong experience with OSI Monarch systems
• Hands-on experience supporting Electric Utility Control Center Operations
• Understanding of operational impacts of SCADA/EMS systems
• Knowledge of:
  • Power system operations
  • Real-time applications
  • EMS architectures
• Experience with:
  • Real-time databases
  • ICCP
  • Utility communications
  • DNP3
  • Modbus
• Familiarity with NERC CIP regulated environments
• Experience integrating CAISO or other ISO/RTO interfaces
• WEIM integration experience highly desirable

OSI Monarch Platform Expertise

Minimum 5 years hands-on experience supporting OSI Monarch architecture and applications, including:

• SCADA
• FEP
• GMS/EMS
• OpenHIS
• CHRONUS
• OpenCALC
• LocalIO
• OpenNet
• WEIM
• Maintenance Center

Must demonstrate hands-on proficiency with:

• A
• OpenNet
• State Estimation
• Contingency Analysis

Additional requirements:

• Successfully implemented at least one OSI Monarch upgrade within the last five years
• Expertise in Ambient Adjusted Ratings methodology and OpenAAR configuration, or ability to become proficient without formal training

Additional technical knowledge:

• OpenHIS (PostgreSQL)
• OpenIA environments
• Oracle database structures
• OSISoft PI
• CHRONUS archiving
• Energy accounting concepts
• OpenCALC
• LPMD
• SQL
• Linux Shell Scripting

Other Technical Expertise

• Comfortable working in Windows and Linux environments
• Knowledge of:
  • RTUs
  • Digi devices
  • Map Board / Sentinel devices
• SEL RTAC experience preferred but not required

Quality Assurance Skills

• Experience developing comprehensive EMS testing strategies
• Ability to create and execute test plans for custom EMS applications
• Proven experience leading structured and non-structured testing efforts
• Hands-on FAT and SAT experience for EMS/SCADA systems
• Point-to-point validation experience involving:
  • Telemetry
  • Field devices
  • Data mappings
• Hands-on use of OSI Monarch test tools
• Ability to identify root causes and support remediation activities

Leadership Skills

• Strong communication skills across technical and executive audiences
• Experience coordinating with:
  • Vendor support teams
  • Utility stakeholders
  • Internal project teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and contribute immediately
• Proven ability to drive accountability and project momentum
• Comfortable leading while remaining hands-on in:
  • Testing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Documentation
  • Coordination activities
• Ability to provide practical and forward-looking recommendations
• Comfortable working in mission-critical operational environments

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to:
  • ADMS
  • DERMS
  • Distribution Automation Systems
• Knowledge of utility cybersecurity standards
• Security certifications desirable
• Experience with EIDE/EITK and related controllers preferred
• Understanding of GPS clocks and frequency management systems desirable