Position Summary
PPL is seeking one experienced ADMS Operations Readiness Led to support the Kentucky ADMS Go-Live (target August 2026). The engagement will focus on ensuring a smooth transition from project implementation to steady-state operations, with emphasis on knowledge transfer, documentation, operational readiness, vendor coordination, and real-time operational support.
The ideal candidate should bring hands-on experience across ADMS, DMS, SCADA, EMS, and Habitat applications, with a strong understanding of utility operations, power system integration, configuration, product testing, real-time data flow, and operational support processes. Experience supporting large utility upgrade programs, including SCADA/DMS product testing, go-live readiness, defect resolution, and post-go-live stabilization, will be highly valuable for this role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Knowledge Transfer
Ø Embed with project teams, internal stakeholders, vendors, and system integrators to understand ADMS operational aspects and prepare for transition into steady-state support.
Ø Capture ADMS workflows, operational procedures, known issues, system dependencies, and support considerations from implementation teams.
Ø Translate project knowledge into support-ready procedures, runbooks, playbooks, and operational handoff materials.
Ø Support knowledge transfer across operations, support, testing, and vendor teams to ensure Day 1 readiness and long-term operational sustainability.
2. Documentation
Ø Document key operational procedures related to SCADA/DMS/ADMS support, including configuration, issue resolution, and validation processes,
SCADA/DMS product testing, EMS support, system utilization, onboarding training, and EMS project programming based on one-line diagrams.
Ø Develop and maintain Operational runbooks (startup, shutdown, recovery, failover)
Ø Support playbooks (incident triage, escalation paths, troubleshooting)
Ø System documentation (architecture, integrations, dependencies)
3. Operational Readiness & Gap Closure
Ø Assess readiness for Day 1 and steady state operations.
Ø Identify gaps in monitoring, alerting, documentation, and ownership.
Ø Maintain a prioritized gap log with recommendations and status.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with GE ADMS / GE Vernova systems
· Utility operations or control room support background
· Prior experience supporting production issues across multiple vendors or implementation partners.
· Familiarity with structured defect reporting, escalation processes, and operational support documentation
Engagement Details
· Start Date: Target June/July 2026
· Duration: 1 year
· Schedule: Full-time preferred, with flexibility during go-live support periods
· Location: Hybrid / Remote with availability for critical support events
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