ADMS System Admin I/II/Sr

Job description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve.

Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation.

PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid.

We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve.

PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview

The ADMS system environment is a high-availability configuration with complex technology configurations of servers, networks, and security devices and is both a mission critical and highly regulated area of the business.

This position provides basic technical support for microprocessor based industrial control systems, applications, and technologies in a Microsoft and Linux operating system environment for LGE-KU Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS).

The ADMS system is operated as one system that provides Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for the company's Industrial Control assets in the delivery and management of electric power.

The position is responsible for ADMS System maintenance, support, troubleshooting, security and compliance with regulatory standards, project work, and 24 x 7 x 365 on-call support (including storm support).

Responsibilities

• Performs all work activities with professionalism in a manner consistent with an accident-free workplace.
• System troubleshooting and support of ADMS systems that provide real-time monitoring and SCADA control of assets.

Participates in 24x7x365 support and on-call support including storms.

Provides both on-site and remote support, through responsible use of company provided computing, monitoring, alerting, and telephony tools.
• With direction, assists in ADMS technology evaluation and selection processes, ensuring compatibility between client requirements, technical performance, and compliance requirements.
• With direction, performs programming and database activities in a multi-cluster active-active (snap, clone, load) redundant database environment.

Has a basic understanding of network, security, operating system, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the ADMS control system.

Demonstrates continued development of technology skill sets.
• Assists with installation and maintenance activities related to ADMS system hardware and software.

Assists in the development of standard procedures for compliance and security.
• Assists with performance monitoring, tuning and capacity planning for multi-user, multi-cluster, high-availability, and mission critical, Distribution Management systems.
• Stays up to date on Company and departmental procedures for operational and compliance requirements.

Consistently applies and follows Company and department operational and compliance processes in delivery of service to client constituents.
• Meets deadlines for work tasks, documentation, status reports, expense reports, time entry, and other associated work tasks.
• Effectively communicates with clients, peers, departmental management, and vendors in business matters inclusive of those with technical content.

Competent technical and non-technical verbal and written communications.
• Performs reporting of metrics and key service indicators to management.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

**ADMS System Admin I:**

1.

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

2.

**_1+ years_** of basic understanding of network, security, operating systems, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the ADMS control system.

Preferred Qualificiations:

1.

A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, apply conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment.

Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance desirable.

**ADMS System Admin II:**

1.Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

_2._ **_2+ years_** of basic understanding of network, security, operating systems, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the ADMS control system.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.

Experience interfacing Distribution Management Systems with Transmission Energy Management Systems - a plus.

2.

A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, apply conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment.

Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance desirable.

**Sr. ADMS System Admin:**

1.Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

_2._ **_5_** **_+ years_** of basic understanding of network, security, operating systems, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the ADMS control system.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.

Experience interfacing Distribution Management Systems with Transmission Energy Management Systems - a plus.

2.

A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, apply conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment.

Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance desirable.

**ADMS System Admin I:**

1.

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

2.

**_1+ years_** of basic understanding of network, security, operating systems, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the ADMS control system.

Preferred Qualificiations:

1.

A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, apply conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment.

Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance desirable.

**ADMS System Admin II:**

1.Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

_2._ **_2+ years_** of basic understanding of network, security, operating systems, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the ADMS control system.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.

Experience interfacing Distribution Management Systems with Transmission Energy Management Systems - a plus.

2.

A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, apply conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment.

Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance desirable.

**Sr. ADMS System Admin:**

1.Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis is required.

_2._ **_5_** **_+ years_** of basic understanding of network, security, operating systems, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the ADMS control system.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.

Experience interfacing Distribution Management Systems with Transmission Energy Management Systems - a plus.

2.

A successful academic or work background indicating a demonstrated ability to absorb information, apply conceptual skills in practical applications, solve business and technology problems, achieve desired results in a highly technical, high availability, high visibility, and highly regulated, operating environment.

Industry certifications in programming, security, processes, databases, networking, operating systems, auditing, and/or compliance desirable.

• Performs all work activities with professionalism in a manner consistent with an accident-free workplace.
• System troubleshooting and support of ADMS systems that provide real-time monitoring and SCADA control of assets.

Participates in 24x7x365 support and on-call support including storms.

Provides both on-site and remote support, through responsible use of company provided computing, monitoring, alerting, and telephony tools.
• With direction, assists in ADMS technology evaluation and selection processes, ensuring compatibility between client requirements, technical performance, and compliance requirements.
• With direction, performs programming and database activities in a multi-cluster active-active (snap, clone, load) redundant database environment.

Has a basic understanding of network, security, operating system, patching, backup and recovery, and other technology skills relevant to the ADMS control system.

Demonstrates continued development of technology skill sets.
• Assists with installation and maintenance activities related to ADMS system hardware and software.

Assists in the development of standard procedures for compliance and security.
• Assists with performance monitoring, tuning and capacity planning for multi-user, multi-cluster, high-availability, and mission critical, Distribution Management systems.
• Stays up to date on Company and departmental procedures for operational and compliance requirements.

Consistently applies and follows Company and department operational and compliance processes in delivery of service to client constituents.
• Meets deadlines for work tasks, documentation, status reports, expense reports, time entry, and other associated work tasks.
• Effectively communicates with clients, peers, departmental management, and vendors in business matters inclusive of those with technical content.

Competent technical and non-technical verbal and written communications.
• Performs reporting of metrics and key service indicators to management.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both.

Assigned work location may change.

In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

Required Skill Profession

Other General