Remote QA Lead & EMS SME

Job#: 3039532

Job Description:
Remote QA Lead & EMS SME

Location: Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking an EMS Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Quality Assurance Lead. This role is for an individual motivated by variety in a challenging environment for professional growth. The position involves managing large information technology projects for a utility client. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise with OSI Monarch Test Tools, EMS interface connections (including ICCP), and experience with CAISO or other markets.

Technical Responsibilities

• Perform all technical activities required to support and execute the OSI Monarch EMS upgrade, including installation, configuration, migration, testing, and post-cutover support.
• Independently or with client assistance, perform system configuration and development tasks for the upgrade and related projects.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and remediate technical issues or defects identified during the upgrade lifecycle.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including test plans, defect reports, and configuration records.
• Assist in upgrading all custom applications, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with the updated Monarch environment.

Quality Assurance Responsibilities

• Assist the client in conducting testing activities across all stages (Pre-FAT, FAT, SAT) to ensure stability.
• Create, execute, and lead detailed test plans.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the comprehensive Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Help identify, log, and track defects, ensuring timely remediation and regression testing.
• Execute test scenarios and validate outcomes.
• Generate testing reports and document results across all testing phases.

Required Qualifications

EMS SCADA Domain Expertise:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of SCADA experience is required; 10+ years is preferred, specifically with OSI Monarch systems.
• Hands-on experience and understanding of Electric Utility Control Center Operations.
• Working experience with power system operations, real-time applications, and EMS architecture.
• Working knowledge of real-time databases, ICCP, utility communications, and standard RTU protocols (DNP3, Modbus).
• Familiarity working in NERC CIP-regulated environments.

OSI Monarch Platform Expertise:

• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with OSI Monarch system architecture and applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with OSI Monarch EMS and GMS modules including A OpenNet, State Estimation, and Contingency Analysis.
• Experience fully implementing at least one OSI Monarch upgrade within the last 5 years.
• Expertise in Ambient Adjusted Ratings methodology and OpenAAR configuration, or the ability to quickly learn this technology.
• Working understanding of OpenHIS (PostgreSQL), OpenIA environments, and Oracle database structures.
• Hands-on experience with OpenCALC, LPMD, SQL, and Linux shell scripting.

Quality Assurance Skills:

• Demonstrated experience developing comprehensive test plans for EMS environments and applications.
• Proven ability to lead, execute, and document testing activities for upgraded EMS systems.
• Hands-on experience executing/leading FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing).
• Experience performing point-to-point validation of field devices and data mappings.
• Hands-on experience using OSI Monarch test tools for system validation and troubleshooting.

Leadership Skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly with dispatchers, engineers, IT teams, and project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, take initiative, and drive tasks forward with minimal supervision.
• This is a hands-on role requiring active participation in project work, including testing, documentation, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with CAISO or other ISO/RTO data interfaces; WEIM integration experience is desirable.
• Comfortable navigating and operating in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of RTUs, Digis, and Map Board/Sentinel devices.
• Experience with SEL RTAC.
• Exposure to ADMS, DERMS, or Distribution Automation systems.
• Experience with EIDE/EITK and related controllers.

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