IT Application Engineer - ORLS Maintenance/Support

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

ORLS
maintenance
support

Job Details

Hi,

Hope you are doing well,

This side Shiva from ShiftCode Analytics, this email is regarding a job opportunity with one of my client, please go through the below job description and do respond in you want to learn more about the opportunity.

Role: IT Application Engineer - ORLS Maintenance/Support.

Location: Remote.

Duration: Long-Term Contract.

Job Summary:

The ORLS (Outage Request and Logging System) Engineer/Analyst is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of utility systems focused on outage restoration and load shedding. This role plays a key part in ensuring operational continuity, system reliability, and regulatory compliance by integrating technical, operational, and data-driven components across EMS and enterprise platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, and maintain ORLS applications within EMS or ADMS platforms.
  • Develop and support automated and operator-driven load shedding and restoration processes.
  • Integrate ORLS logic with SCADA, telemetry systems, and external interfaces (e.g., CAISO).
  • Develop, test, and validate contingency response scenarios.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Grid Ops, IT, Enterprise Apps) to ensure ORLS solutions are aligned with operational goals.
  • Troubleshoot ORLS-related issues and perform root cause analysis.
  • Provide real-time support during outage events and emergency situations.
  • Document configuration, processes, and logic associated with ORLS systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience working with EMS/ADMS, SCADA systems, or other utility control platforms.
  • Working knowledge of databases (MUST):
  • MS SQL
  • Oracle
  • Working knowledge of APIs (MUST):
  • Examples: CAISO, EMS, SuccessFactors integrations
  • Scripting knowledge (MUST):
  • Python
  • Java
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for application and system-level issues.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with service management platforms:
  • BMC Helix
  • ServiceNow
  • Exposure to DevOps tools and environments:
  • Kubernetes (K8s)
  • Jenkins
  • GitHub
  • Splunk

Please share you updated resume and the below mentioned details if you are interested in the opportunity:

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Shiva Srivastava

Senior Technical Recruiter

ShiftCode Analytics Inc.,

5118 Sylvester loop Tampa,

Florida 33610

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