System Administrator 2 (8580)

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This System Administrator 2 will design, develop, support, and maintain PI system applications and integrations, including PI Vision displays, Asset Framework solutions, reports, and system enhancements supporting critical operations. The role collaborates within a development team to interpret technical requirements, code and test solutions, apply changes under change management procedures, and ensure system reliability, data quality, and availability for SCADA and Synchrophasor PI environments. Responsibilities include troubleshooting incidents, evaluating and implementing PI system updates, creating technical documentation, developing user training, and supporting client tool installations. The ideal candidate brings progressively technical experience in IT or a related field, proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong analytical and communication skills, experience across the SDLC, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-impact production environment. This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.

Pay Rate: $35.68 - $50.98

Benefits:

• Paid holidays: 11
• PTO: Starting at 10 days
• Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit Options Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program

Responsibilities:

• Perform and support the following functions:
• Interpret design specifications
• Assist with technical design
• Code software and following test and deployment procedures, comply with project documentation requirements
• Work on a development team using various development methodologies
• With oversight and approval from the Manager Technical Lead:
• Code, test, configure, migrate, maintain and document various vendor and in-house applications to provide solutions that support business requirements
• Design and develop displays in PI Vision
• Design and develop Asset Framework implementations in support of grid operations and customer requirements
• Design, document, and communicate effective technical solutions meeting end-user requirements
• Analyze, test, and apply changes to the application environment under the prevailing change management procedures and requirements
• Design, develop and support PI Datalink reports.
• Support Administration of both SCADA and Synchrophasor PI system to provide maximum system reliability for data quality and data access.
• Evaluate and implement updates for all PI system software.
• Develop and present training material for PI system users.
• Monitor system inputs for data quality and coordinate with PSC and SPC craftsmen to troubleshoot system problems
• Create custom reports from PI to be utilized by Transmission Operations, the TE labs and other field locations.
• Participate in system call-outs for system incident and problem resolution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a directly-related technical discipline is preferred (Bachelor’s degree in specified or directly-related field can substitute for 4 years related experience – see below)
• Related Experience: A minimum combination of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training is required. Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of Computer/Information Technology or related field and progressively more technical in nature. Applicable Associates or Bachelor’s degrees, as defined above, can be substituted for a portion of the experience requirements:
• Minimum Related Experience: This is a Level 2 position: 5 – 9 years previous directly-related experience is required without a degree (1 - 5 years experience with Bachelor’s degree in specified or directly-related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (Microsoft Office 2010 proficiency required).
• The following experience is highly preferred but not required:
• Knowledge of and proficient skill in applying the following:
• Data mining
• Advanced PI Administration
• PI high availability support/configuration
• The PI Software Development Kit (SDK)
• The PI AF (Asset Framework)
• PI Vision (Displays)
• The PI Data Link add-in
• C# development in the PI/.NET environment
• Utility/industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to resolve issues and address questions about PI client tool installations.
• Proven experience collaborating with software developers, testers and users throughout the System Development Life Cycle.
• Ability to create and maintain clearly written technical, user, and system documentation.
• Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems, with understanding of impact on current and future programs and processes.
• Sustain a high degree of responsibility when it comes to preventing accidental system outages or problems.
• Keep abreast of industry developments regarding appropriate network system infrastructure technology.
• Provide a sustainable IT infrastructure by supplying cross training and functional documentation.
• Carry out assigned tasks with a professional demeanor reflected in excellent written and oral communication skills, listening skills, patience, analytical reasoning and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities and multiple simultaneous assignments. Must be able to efficiently prioritize work to meet critical deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor, and assure strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clearly communicate technical information verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical users.
• Ensure proper identification of self as a contract worker in all communications, correspondence, etc.

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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